Sheelon vs Kahoot: The Complete Comparison
Looking for a Kahoot alternative built for learning? Sheelon Free gives you 50 players (vs Kahoot Go's 40: 25% more, free forever), AI quiz generation with auto-explanations (Kahoot only offers AI on its paid plans), 3 question types, and unlimited quizzes. Sheelon Pro at $3.99/mo gets you 150 players for 54% less than Kahoot Silver ($84/yr, 100 players). Sheelon Ultimate at $9.99/mo gets you 500 players + group comparison for 31% less than Kahoot Gold ($144/yr, 200 players). Plus all 10 question types, team mode, unlimited AI from documents, auto-assigned images, and on-demand explanation regeneration.
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Play free quiz gamesIs Kahoot free? Kahoot pricing in 2026
Yes. Kahoot Go is free for teachers and hosts live games for up to 40 players. Everything above that is a paid Kahoot+ plan, billed annually: Bronze at $36/yr (50 players), Silver at $84/yr (100 players), Gold at $144/yr (200 players), and Kahoot One at $228/yr (800 players).
Price
- Kahoot Go (free)
- $0
- Kahoot+ (paid)
- Bronze $36/yr, Silver $84/yr, Gold $144/yr, One $228/yr, all billed annually
Player limit per live game
- Kahoot Go (free)
- 40
- Kahoot+ (paid)
- Bronze 50, Silver 100, Gold 200, One 800
Question types
- Kahoot Go (free)
- Quiz (up to 4 answers) and true/false
- Kahoot+ (paid)
- Poll and puzzle from Bronze; word cloud, drop pin and scale from Silver; type answer and slider from Gold
Live hosting
- Kahoot Go (free)
- Yes, classic live games
- Kahoot+ (paid)
- Yes, plus lecture and game experiences
AI quiz creation
- Kahoot Go (free)
- Not included
- Kahoot+ (paid)
- Every paid tier creates from a topic, URL, or Wikipedia article; file uploads are 3 pages on Bronze and up to 150 pages from Silver
For comparison, Sheelon Free hosts live games for up to 50 players, includes AI quiz generation, and never asks for a card. See Sheelon pricing
Source: kahoot.com/schools/plans, checked September 2026. Kahoot sets these prices and they may change.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly how Sheelon and Kahoot stack up across pricing, features, and compliance.
Players per game
Quizzes
Question types
AI quiz generation
AI quiz from document upload
AI auto-image on every question
AI explanations on every answer
Homework mode
Learning analytics
Monthly billing (no contract)
Monthly cost
Annual cost
CSV Import
Public quiz library
Real-time games
Multi-language
Privacy-First Design
Student Safety
Profanity filter
No account needed for players
Pro saves $45/yr vs Kahoot Silver. Ultimate saves $45/yr vs Kahoot Gold. Both include more features.
Get Started FreeWhy teachers are switching
50 free players vs Kahoot Go's 40
Cover your whole classroom without paying a cent. Sheelon Free supports 50 players: 25% more than Kahoot Go's 40. No more splitting your class into groups just because of a paywall.
Real learning analytics
See what students actually learned, not just who clicked fastest. Ultimate adds group comparison and a knowledge gap heatmap so you can identify gaps and common misconceptions across classes, all before the test.
Transparent pricing
Sheelon Pro is $3.99/mo ($39/year): 54% less than Kahoot Silver at $84/yr. Sheelon Ultimate is $9.99/mo ($99/year): 31% less than Kahoot Gold at $144/yr. Cancel anytime, monthly or annual. Simple, predictable, and fair.
Built for pedagogy
Engagement is the starting point, not the finish line. Sheelon was built by educators who believe quizzes should drive real learning outcomes, not just generate excitement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What question types are free in Sheelon?▾
Free includes 3 question types: multiple choice, true/false, and type answer (free-text recall). Pro unlocks 7 more: puzzle, poll, word cloud, slider, content slides, matching, and fill-in-the-blank. Most teachers find the 3 free types plus AI generation cover the majority of their teaching needs.
How does Sheelon compare to Kahoot pricing?▾
Sheelon Pro is $3.99/month or $39/year for 150 players. Kahoot Silver is $84/year for 100 players. Save 54% on the annual price and get 50% more players. Sheelon Ultimate is $9.99/month or $99/year for 500 players. Kahoot Gold is $144/year for 200 players. Save 31% on the annual price and get 2.5x more players. The free tier gives you 50 players vs Kahoot Go's 40.
Can I import my Kahoot quizzes into Sheelon?▾
Yes. You can import quizzes via CSV upload. Export your Kahoot quiz data as a spreadsheet, then upload it to Sheelon to convert it into an interactive quiz.
Is Sheelon FERPA and COPPA compliant?▾
Yes. Sheelon is both FERPA and COPPA compliant. Students can join games without creating accounts - they only need a game PIN and a nickname. No personal data is collected from students.
What question types does Sheelon support?▾
Sheelon supports 10 question types: Multiple Choice, True/False, Type Answer, Puzzle, Poll, Word Cloud, Slider, Content Slide, Matching, and Fill-in-the-Blank. Free includes Multiple Choice, True/False, and Type Answer; Pro unlocks the other 7.
Does Sheelon have AI quiz generation?▾
Yes. Sheelon's AI can generate a complete quiz in under 30 seconds. Just type a topic, paste text, or upload a PDF document. Free includes 5 AI quizzes with auto-explanations on every wrong answer; Pro is unlimited and adds on-demand explanation regeneration on existing quizzes.
Is Kahoot free?▾
Yes. Kahoot Go is Kahoot's free plan for teachers: you can create and host live games for up to 40 players with quiz and true/false questions, and students join with a PIN. Larger classes, more question types, and AI creation need a paid Kahoot+ plan. Sheelon Free hosts up to 50 players and includes AI quiz generation, with no card required.
How much does Kahoot cost?▾
Kahoot's paid plans for teachers are billed annually: Kahoot+ Bronze is $36/year for 50 players, Silver is $84/year for 100 players, Gold is $144/year for 200 players, and Kahoot One is $228/year for 800 players. Sheelon Pro is $39/year (or $3.99/month) for 150 players, and Sheelon Ultimate is $99/year (or $9.99/month) for 500 players.
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