TAO vs TriviaMaker
TAO
taotesting.comTriviaMaker
triviamaker.comSide by side
| Figure | TAO | TriviaMaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $149/mo | $1.58/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 7 | 5 |
| Spec score · Quiz Maker Software | 8.8 (#5) | 7.5 (#25) |
| Security | TAO says cloud and on-premise customer content is encrypted, access is restricted, backups are maintained and external penetration tests are periodically conducted. | The privacy policy says TriviaMaker maintains reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards, while noting that internet transmission is not completely secure and security cannot be guaranteed. |
| Support | Community Edition support is through the TAO Community Forum and User Guide; paid plans offer additional support options. | The schools page advertises 24/7 support, video tutorials, and a knowledge base. |
Plans
TAO
- TAO Community EditionFree
- TAO StarterFree
- TAO StarterFree
- TAO Author$149 a month
- TAO Ignite$990 a month
- TAO ElevatePriced on request
- TAO EnterprisePriced on request
TriviaMaker
- BasicFree
- Premium$6.99 a month
- Premium$19 a year
- Premium Plus$39.99 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
TAO
TAO is an online platform for creating, delivering and managing digital assessments. Authors can build tests manually, convert existing exam files, use AI-assisted drafting or import QTI packages. Question formats include Choice, Extended Text, File Upload, Hotspot and Text Entry. Scoring supports automatic and manual methods, partial credit, weighted responses and cut scores, with branching logic also available. Results can be reviewed through session and test-taker reports, custom reports, CSV results, Data Explorer and TAO Insights. TAO supports QTI 2.2 and QTI 3.0, and promotes interoperability through QTI and LTI. Delivery options include online, LMS via LTI, test centers, local proctoring, and cloud-hosted or self-hosted configurations. TAO Cloud offers shared or private hosting using providers including AWS, Google Cloud and Linode. Starter is free for one author and 50 learner attempts monthly; Community Edition is a free, self-hosted open-source option. Paid plans include TAO Author at $149 a month and TAO Ignite at $990 a month; custom plans are also listed.
TriviaMaker
TriviaMaker is a web-based trivia game maker for educators, corporate trainers, and event hosts. It offers seven styles—Grid, List, Trivia, Wheel, TicTac, Hangman, and Fusion—and modes including Presenter, Solo, Assignment, Embedded, Classroom, and Buzz. Questions can be generated with AI, imported from Excel or Google Sheets, or built from PDFs, Word documents, and TXT files. Supported formats are multiple choice, true/false, and open-ended; scoring can be automatic, live, team-based, or leaderboard-based. Players join on their devices with a six-digit code or QR code, without an app download or player account. Hosts can share screens through Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet, or publish by direct link and website or LMS embed. Analytics cover participant and question performance, CSV reports, answer breakdowns, completion rates, and trends. It runs on Android, iOS, and the web. The free Basic plan limits available styles and participation features; Premium starts at $6.99 a month, and Premium Plus is listed at $39.99 a year. A seven-day trial is listed.