Unlimited players
No per-seat fees and no caps — five players or five hundred, same price.
Kahoot alternative
A Kahoot alternative you only pay for when you go live
Quiz Showdown is a live multiplayer quiz platform with unlimited players and no subscription. Build quizzes free — with AI or your own questions — and pay only when you host a live game. Your audience joins from any phone with a six-character code. No app, no accounts, no player caps.
Why look for a Kahoot alternative?
The most common reasons people switch are player limits on free tiers and recurring subscription pricing — both painful if you only run a quiz now and then. Quiz Showdown is built for exactly that: unlimited players, and you pay per game instead of per month.
| Quiz Showdown | Typical subscription quiz tools | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay per game — no subscription | Monthly/annual subscription for full features |
| Players per game | Unlimited | Often capped on free and lower tiers |
| Cost to start | $4.99 credit pack (~30 live games) | Recurring subscription |
| Build & edit quizzes | Always free (AI or upload) | Varies by plan |
| AI quiz generation | Included — 1 credit per 10 questions | Often a paid add-on |
| Player accounts / app | None — join by code in a browser | Browser join (similar) |
| Replays | One go-live = up to 10 plays, free | Tied to your subscription |
Comparison reflects common subscription-based quiz platforms in general; features and limits vary by provider and plan.
What you get with Quiz Showdown
No subscription
Buy credits once and spend only when you go live. Packs start at $4.99 for ~30 games.
Free to build
Generate with AI or upload your own questions, then edit and save — always free.
AI quiz generation
A full, editable quiz on any topic in about a minute (1 credit per 10 questions).
Join from any phone
A six-character code or QR — no app, no accounts, in person or over video.
Hands-free hosting
Auto-reveal and auto-advance let a game run itself from the first question to the podium.
Frequently asked questions
Is Quiz Showdown free like Kahoot?
Building, editing, uploading, and saving quizzes is always free. You only pay when you go live: running a quiz costs 8 credits and includes up to 10 plays. Credit packs start at $4.99 for 30 credits — and there is no subscription.
Does it cap the number of players?
No. Every live game supports unlimited players with no per-seat fees — unlike free tiers that limit how many people can join.
Do players need an app or account?
No. Players join from any phone, tablet, or laptop browser with a six-character room code or a QR scan — no app install and no account.
Can I make quizzes with AI?
Yes. Describe any topic and Quiz Showdown drafts a complete, editable multiple-choice quiz in about a minute — included at 1 credit per 10 questions. You can also upload your own questions for free.
Can I use it for work and training?
Yes — commercial, marketing, and training use is welcome: meetings, onboarding, webinars, classrooms, and events, in person or over a video call.
Try it free — build a quiz in minutes
You only pay when you go live. Run a solo test game first if you like.
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