Kahoot! vs Wayground (Quizizz)
A side-by-side look at Kahoot! and Wayground (formerly Quizizz): what each one does, what it costs, and which student privacy terms each vendor states. Both entries were checked against vendor pages.
Key differences
- Our directory lists Kahoot! as "Game-based quizzes" and Wayground (Quizizz) as "Quizzes & practice".
- Both list a free option on their pricing pages.
- Only Wayground (Quizizz)'s privacy page mentions a statement that data is not used to train AI.
- Both privacy pages mention COPPA and FERPA.
Side by side
| Kahoot! | Wayground (formerly Quizizz) | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game-based quizzes | Quizzes & practice |
| Audience | Teachers + students | Teachers + students |
| Grades | Unknown | K-12 |
| Pricing (vendor page) | Freemium: free Kahoot! Go; paid from $3/mo | Free for every teacher; school/district site plans |
| Privacy page mentions COPPA | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy page mentions FERPA | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy page mentions a data privacy agreement or SDPC | Not stated | Not stated |
| Privacy page mentions the Student Privacy Pledge | Not stated | Not stated |
| Privacy page mentions a statement that data is not used to train AI | Not stated | Yes |
| Details checked on | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
"Not stated" means we did not find the term on the privacy page we checked, not that the tool fails it. Read the full entries for Kahoot! and Wayground (formerly Quizizz), and check your state's AI guidance before you roll out either one.
How to pay for it: grants
Paid plans can sometimes be covered by a classroom grant when the funder allows technology. See open grants that can cover classroom tech or small grants under $1,000 on GrantCountdown.
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Common questions
Is Kahoot! free?
Kahoot! pricing on the vendor page: Freemium: free Kahoot! Go; paid from $3/mo.
Is Wayground (Quizizz) free?
Wayground (formerly Quizizz) pricing on the vendor page: Free for every teacher; school/district site plans.
Which is better for student privacy, Kahoot! or Wayground (Quizizz)?
We don't rate privacy. On the pages we checked, Kahoot!'s privacy page mentions COPPA and FERPA; Wayground (Quizizz)'s privacy page mentions COPPA, FERPA and a statement that data is not used to train AI. Ask either vendor for a signed data privacy agreement before students use it.
What is the main difference between Kahoot! and Wayground (Quizizz)?
Our directory lists Kahoot! as "Game-based quizzes" and Wayground (Quizizz) as "Quizzes & practice". Both list a free option on their pricing pages.