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Compare Lumio and Nearpod 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (46.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 per teacher
No pricing available
Lumio
Star Rating
(174)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 per teacher
Browse all 3 pricing plansNearpod
Star Rating
(121)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that Nearpod excels in real-time assessment capabilities, scoring 9.7, which allows for immediate feedback during lessons, while Lumio, with a score of 9.5, also offers strong real-time assessment but slightly trails behind in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Lumio shines in gamification features, achieving a score of 9.6, which enhances student engagement through interactive elements, whereas Nearpod's gamification score of 8.5 indicates it may not be as robust in this aspect.
- G2 users highlight that Nearpod's multimedia content is rated highly at 9.2, providing diverse learning materials, while Lumio, with a score of 8.9, offers good multimedia options but may not be as extensive.
- Users on G2 report that Lumio's ease of use is a standout feature, scoring 9.5, making it very user-friendly for both teachers and students, compared to Nearpod's score of 8.6, which suggests a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers say that Nearpod's reporting capabilities are strong, with a score of 9.1, particularly in progress reporting, while Lumio's reporting score of 7.3 indicates it may lack some depth in analytics and reporting features.
- Users say that Lumio offers better mobile compatibility, scoring 9.2, which is crucial for on-the-go learning, while Nearpod's score of 8.0 suggests it may not perform as well on mobile devices.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Lumio
Free
$0.00
1 per teacher
50MB lesson storage
- Collaborative workspaces
- Digital handouts
- Polling & class discussions
Nearpod
No pricing availableFree Trial
Lumio
Free Trial is available
Nearpod
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
110
8.9
86
Ease of Use
9.5
112
8.6
89
Ease of Setup
9.3
35
8.5
18
Ease of Admin
9.2
24
8.6
13
Quality of Support
9.5
105
9.0
62
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
24
9.0
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.9
99
8.9
86
Features by Category
Assessment delivery
9.1
63
9.4
16
9.5
64
9.7
16
8.6
63
9.2
14
Grading and reporting
8.1
58
8.4
15
9.3
62
8.2
13
8.0
59
8.6
16
7.4
56
9.1
16
Administration
8.2
35
Feature Not Available
9.0
54
7.9
16
Learning Content
8.8
79
8.7
29
Feature Not Available
8.5
28
8.9
77
9.2
35
9.6
78
8.4
28
Personalization
8.6
69
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.0
75
8.7
32
Reporting and Analytics
Feature Not Available
8.8
31
8.5
66
8.5
31
Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Assistance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Features
8.7
43
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.3
46
Feature Not Available
9.3
54
9.1
42
9.0
52
9.3
41
7.9
33
Feature Not Available
9.2
48
8.6
33
8.7
50
8.9
35
Feature Not Available
8.7
35
Feature Not Available
8.9
38
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lumio and Nearpod are categorized as Digital Learning Platforms, Assessment, and Classroom Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lumio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Nearpod
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Primary/Secondary Education
58.9%
Education Management
24.7%
E-Learning
9.5%
Higher Education
3.2%
Professional Training & Coaching
1.3%
Other
2.5%
Primary/Secondary Education
51.7%
Education Management
25.9%
Higher Education
10.3%
E-Learning
5.2%
Sports
0.9%
Other
6.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Lumio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Susan B.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
Lumio by SMART Learning Suite is the most interactive and effective online learning tool I have ever used. I use it for training teachers alongside zoom and in the classroom for synchronous and asynchronous learning. It allows you to make interactive...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
It seems a little antiquated and at the end of the day, it really does just seem like a re-imagining of the chalkboard, not a new concept altogether.
Nearpod
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Allison P.
Verified User in E-Learning
Nearpod allows me to save prep time and lesson creation time. Standard aligned lessons pre-made lessons are available and able to be edited and changed based on my student's learning needs. Adding Virtual Field Trips, Surveys, collaborative boads or quizzes...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Education Management
Technology issues such as videos not loading, not receiving all answers when submitted on a whole group quiz
Susan B.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
Lumio by SMART Learning Suite is the most interactive and effective online learning tool I have ever used. I use it for training teachers alongside zoom and in the classroom for synchronous and asynchronous learning. It allows you to make interactive...
Allison P.
Verified User in E-Learning
Nearpod allows me to save prep time and lesson creation time. Standard aligned lessons pre-made lessons are available and able to be edited and changed based on my student's learning needs. Adding Virtual Field Trips, Surveys, collaborative boads or quizzes...
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
It seems a little antiquated and at the end of the day, it really does just seem like a re-imagining of the chalkboard, not a new concept altogether.
Verified User in Education Management
Technology issues such as videos not loading, not receiving all answers when submitted on a whole group quiz
Discussions
What is included in the Smart Learning Suite?
4 comments
LB
The Smart Learning Suite includes a teacher desktop version of Smart Notebook and the web-based Lumio by Smart. Read more
How can we add manipulatives on top of a premade slide?
2 comments
MG
Great Question! When you launch the lesson, you can select the hamburger menu in the top left and select "edit". On the edit screen, you can add images,...Read more
Support programs to those without devices
1 comment
Official Response from Lumio
We do not have immediate plans to do that but may consider it in the future.Read more
Is there a way to allow students to save in progress during remote learning?
3 comments
HF
You can further develop them preceding showing up in the real 300-715 Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (300-715 SISE) test and...Read more
What are the features of Nearpod?
1 comment
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
SO
Full-class experience... Real-time insights through interactive lessons, interactive videos, gamified learning and activitiesRead more
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