LessonUp
8.1#2 in interactive lesson makersFrom $7 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitLessonUp vs Nearpod
Nearpod
8.3#1 in google workspace teacher resources softwareFrom $159 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | LessonUp | Nearpod |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | LessonUp describes its audiences as teachers, teams, schools, colleges, multi-academy trusts, and content partners. | Nearpod offers individual educator plans and school or district licenses, and its Library content includes K–12 lessons, activities, and videos. |
| Founded | 2015 | 2012 |
| Integrations | Official pages list Canvas, Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams for Education and itslearning integrations, with SURFconext SSO for school plans. | Nearpod supports LTI 1.3 with Canvas, Schoology, and Blackboard, plus assignments through Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams. |
| Ownership | Crunchbase identifies the legal name as LessonUp B.V. and lists the company as acquired by Infinitas Learning. | Renaissance announced a definitive agreement to acquire Nearpod on February 23, 2021. |
| Purpose | LessonUp lets educators find, create, and teach interactive lessons in person or online, with insights into student learning. | Nearpod lets educators create active, interactive learning experiences for students. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews. | 4.6 out of 5 from 121 reviews. |
| Rating on GetApp | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews. | 4.7 out of 5 from 173 reviews. |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 3.7 out of 5 from 1 review. | 2.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews. |
LessonUp plans
- FreeFree
- Start$7 a month
- School$7.50 a month
- School Basic$7.50 a month
- Pro$7.99 a month
- Start$9 a month
Nearpod plans
- SilverFree
- Gold$159 a year
- Platinum$397 a year
- School & DistrictPriced on request
- School or DistrictPriced on request
Pick LessonUp if…
LessonUp suits teachers and education teams looking to create interactive lessons, use PowerPoint material, or draw on a lesson library. Schools, colleges, and multi-academy trusts may consider its school subscriptions and integrations.
Pick Nearpod if…
Nearpod suits educators who want to build interactive lessons and review student responses. Its individual educator plans and school or district licenses serve classroom teachers as well as institutions.