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At a Glance
Nearpod
Nearpod
Star Rating
(121)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Pear Deck
Pear Deck
Star Rating
(41)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Nearpod excels in real-time assessment capabilities, scoring 9.7, which allows teachers to gauge student understanding instantly during lessons, while Pear Deck, although strong, scores slightly lower in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Nearpod's multimedia content is highly rated at 9.2, providing a rich learning experience, whereas Pear Deck's multimedia offerings are rated lower at 8.3, indicating a potential gap in engaging content.
  • G2 users highlight that Nearpod's automated grading feature scores 8.6, streamlining the assessment process, while Pear Deck does not have a comparable automated grading feature, which may require more manual input from educators.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Nearpod's extensive pre-made content library, rated at 8.7, which helps teachers save time in lesson preparation, while Pear Deck's pre-made content is rated lower at 7.2, suggesting fewer resources available for immediate use.
  • Reviewers mention that Nearpod's analytics dashboard is rated 8.7, providing detailed insights into student performance, while Pear Deck's analytics features are slightly less robust, scoring 8.7, indicating a need for improvement in data reporting.
  • Users say that Nearpod's personalized learning paths, rated at 8.5, allow for tailored educational experiences, whereas Pear Deck's personalization features are rated lower at 7.6, which may limit customization for diverse learning needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Nearpod
No pricing available
Pear Deck
No pricing available
Free Trial
Nearpod
Free Trial is available
Pear Deck
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
86
8.7
30
Ease of Use
8.6
89
8.9
30
Ease of Setup
8.5
18
10.0
5
Ease of Admin
8.6
13
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.0
62
9.3
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
10
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
86
8.8
30
Features by Category
8.9
20
Not enough data
Assessment delivery
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.7
16
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
Grading and reporting
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
Administration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
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8.7
38
7.7
11
Learning Content
8.7
29
7.2
10
8.5
28
8.0
5
9.2
35
8.3
10
8.4
28
6.9
8
Personalization
Feature Not Available
7.6
7
Feature Not Available
6.9
6
8.7
32
8.7
9
Reporting and Analytics
8.8
31
8.7
10
8.5
31
7.3
10
Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
Platform Features
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
42
Not enough data
9.3
41
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.9
35
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Nearpod
Nearpod
Pear Deck
Pear Deck
Nearpod and Pear Deck are categorized as Digital Learning Platforms and Assessment
Unique Categories
Nearpod
Nearpod is categorized as Classroom Management
Pear Deck
Pear Deck has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Nearpod
Nearpod
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
46.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
24.1%
Pear Deck
Pear Deck
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
17.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
45.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
37.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Nearpod
Nearpod
Primary/Secondary Education
51.7%
Education Management
25.9%
Higher Education
10.3%
E-Learning
5.2%
Sports
0.9%
Other
6.0%
Pear Deck
Pear Deck
Primary/Secondary Education
40.0%
Education Management
35.0%
Higher Education
12.5%
E-Learning
7.5%
Libraries
2.5%
Other
2.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Nearpod
Nearpod
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

I like that it keeps the students engaged. I also like that it can be used live or at the student's own pace. It is easy to use! It has a lot of really cool features. I think it makes my lectures fun!

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Education Management
GE
Verified User in Education Management

Technology issues such as videos not loading, not receiving all answers when submitted on a whole group quiz

Pear Deck
Pear Deck
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Education Management
GE
Verified User in Higher Education

Peardeck is an amazing tool for keeping students focused and engaged during a lesson. Teachers are able to control the screens in a 1:1 classroom, students can see the material clearly on their own screens without being near the board, and students and...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Sam C.
SC
Sam C.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

Digital atrophy, deplorable customer service, fewer and fewer free features.

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Discussions
Nearpod
Nearpod Discussions
Is there a way to allow students to save in progress during remote learning?
3 comments
Hank F.
HF
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What are the features of Nearpod?
1 comment
Charlotte W.
CW
Nearpod is a platform that allows instructors to create an interactive lesson that can be used cooperatively as a group or individually. Functions include...Read more
What is the purpose of Nearpod?
1 comment
Stiven O.
SO
Full-class experience... Real-time insights through interactive lessons, interactive videos, gamified learning and activitiesRead more
Pear Deck
Pear Deck Discussions
Ismaeel
1 comment
Ismaeel K.
IK
hi my name is ismaeel can you help meRead more
Translate the algebra example lessons.
1 comment
Ismaeel K.
IK
Is Pear deck safe to use?
1 comment
Jordan S.
JS
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like translated into English.Read more