Sheelon vs Quizizz: Why Teachers Are Switching in 2026
Quizizz (now Wayground) charges $216/yr for features Sheelon gives you free or from just $39/yr ($3.25/mo billed annually), or $3.99/mo cancel anytime. AI generation included. See how they compare side by side.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Honest comparison, re-checked for the 2026-27 school year
Free players per game
Question types
AI quiz generation
AI from documents
Student ads
FERPA compliant
Real-time multiplayer
Student-paced homework
Team mode
Game reports
Price (individual paid plan)
Annual contract required
Public quiz library
Interface languages
Switch from Quizizz and save up to $177 per year, with AI generation included on the free plan.
Start free todayWhy Teachers Are Choosing Sheelon Over Quizizz
82% cheaper than Quizizz (Wayground) on annual
Quizizz's individual plan is $18/month billed annually ($216/year). Sheelon Pro starts at $3.25/month billed annually ($39/year), or $3.99/month cancel anytime. That's $177 back in your pocket every year on the annual plan.
Explanations with every AI question
Sheelon's AI writes an explanation for each question it generates, on the free plan too, and students see it right after they answer. A wrong answer comes with the reason, not just a red cross.
AI generation included free
Generate a full quiz from a topic, pasted text or a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file. The free plan includes 5 AI quizzes in total; Pro is unlimited.
All 10 question types on Pro
Sheelon Free includes 3 question types: multiple choice, true/false, and type answer. Pro unlocks 7 more: puzzle, poll, word cloud, slider, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and content slides.
Pricing Comparison: Sheelon vs Quizizz
No tricks, no hidden fees, just the real numbers
Quizizz Free
$0
- Included: Up to 100 participants
- Included: No ads
- Limitation: Limited question types
- Limitation: Limited AI credits
- Included: Game reports
Sheelon Free
$0
- Included: 50 players max
- Included: No student ads ever
- Included: MCQ + true/false + type answer
- Included: 5 AI quizzes with auto-explanations
- Included: Unlimited quizzes
Sheelon Pro
from $3.25/mo (annual)
- Included: $39/yr billed annually, or $3.99/mo cancel anytime
- Included: 150 players per game
- Included: No student ads ever
- Included: All 10 question types
- Included: Unlimited AI generation
Quizizz is now Wayground. Individual plan pricing: $18/mo billed annually ($216/yr) as of August 2026. Pricing subject to change - see the official pricing page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sheelon better than Quizizz?▾
For pricing, yes. Sheelon Pro is $3.25/month billed annually ($39/year), or $3.99/month month-to-month, vs Wayground (formerly Quizizz) at $216/year for its individual plan ($18/month billed annually). Free includes 3 question types, AI quiz generation with auto-explanations and 50 players. Pro unlocks 7 more question types (10 total). Both offer live games and homework.
Can I use Sheelon instead of Quizizz for free?▾
Yes. Sheelon's free plan includes 50 players per game, 3 question types (multiple choice, true/false, type answer), AI quiz generation with auto-explanations (5 free) and unlimited quiz creation, with no credit card needed. Upgrade to Pro for the full 10 question types.
Does Sheelon have homework mode like Quizizz?▾
Yes, on every plan including Free. Sheelon's homework mode works alongside classic live games: students complete the quiz at their own pace on any device before a deadline, and you see the results. Team mode is a Pro feature.
Is Sheelon FERPA compliant like Quizizz?▾
Yes. Sheelon is FERPA and COPPA compliant. Students join with just a game PIN and a nickname, with no accounts or personal data collection required.
Can I import my Quizizz quizzes into Sheelon?▾
Yes, by spreadsheet. Save your questions as a CSV file and Sheelon's CSV import brings them in. You can also upload the PDF or Word file you built the quiz from and let the AI write the questions from it.
Does Sheelon show ads to my students?▾
Never. Sheelon does not show ads to students on any plan, free or paid. Wayground (formerly Quizizz) does not show third-party ads either.
Do I need an annual contract for Sheelon Pro?▾
You choose. Sheelon Pro is $3.25/month billed annually ($39/year) for the best price, or $3.99/month cancel anytime if you want monthly flexibility. There is no required annual commitment, and you can cancel any time.
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