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At a Glance
Nearpod
Nearpod
Star Rating
(121)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Nearpod
Top Hat
Top Hat
Star Rating
(23)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Top Hat
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Nearpod excels in real-time assessment capabilities, scoring 9.7, which reviewers mention enhances classroom engagement and allows for immediate feedback during lessons.
  • Reviewers mention that Top Hat's grading and reporting features are robust, with a score of 9.1, making it easier for educators to track student performance and manage assignments effectively.
  • G2 users highlight that Nearpod's multimedia content options, scoring 9.2, provide a rich learning experience, allowing teachers to incorporate videos, images, and interactive elements seamlessly into their lessons.
  • Users on G2 report that Top Hat's content libraries, with a score of 8.8, offer a wide range of pre-made materials that save educators time in lesson preparation, which is particularly beneficial for busy instructors.
  • Reviewers say that Nearpod's interactive quizzes, scoring 9.1, are a standout feature, enabling teachers to create engaging assessments that keep students involved and motivated during lessons.
  • Users say that Top Hat's mobile compatibility, with a score of 8.0, allows students to access course materials and participate in class activities from their devices, which is crucial for modern learning environments.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Nearpod
No pricing available
Top Hat
No pricing available
Free Trial
Nearpod
Free Trial is available
Top Hat
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
86
8.6
19
Ease of Use
8.6
89
8.8
19
Ease of Setup
8.5
18
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.6
13
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.0
62
8.7
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
10
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
86
8.8
19
Features by Category
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Assessment
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Platform Additional Functionality
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Platform Basics
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Platform Content
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Platform Data
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Not enough data
8.8
122
Not enough data
Assessment delivery
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.7
16
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
Grading and reporting
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.6
16
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9.1
16
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Administration
Feature Not Available
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7.9
16
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.4
23
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.8
10
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8.7
214
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Learning Content
8.7
29
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8.5
28
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9.2
35
Not enough data
8.4
28
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Personalization
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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8.7
32
Not enough data
Reporting and Analytics
8.8
31
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8.5
31
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Generative AI
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Platform
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8.9
224
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Platform Features
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9.1
42
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9.3
41
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8.6
33
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8.9
35
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8.7
35
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8.9
38
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Nearpod
Nearpod
Top Hat
Top Hat
Nearpod and Top Hat are categorized as Digital Learning Platforms and Classroom Management
Unique Categories
Nearpod
Nearpod is categorized as Assessment
Top Hat
Top Hat is categorized as Curriculum Management and Course Authoring
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Nearpod
Nearpod
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
46.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
24.1%
Top Hat
Top Hat
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
45.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Nearpod
Nearpod
Primary/Secondary Education
51.7%
Education Management
25.9%
Higher Education
10.3%
E-Learning
5.2%
Sports
0.9%
Other
6.0%
Top Hat
Top Hat
Higher Education
36.4%
Education Management
22.7%
E-Learning
13.6%
Retail
4.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.5%
Other
18.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Nearpod
Nearpod
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Education Management

I love that students can take polls, quizzes and answer open ended questions.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Education Management
GE
Verified User in Education Management

Technology issues such as videos not loading, not receiving all answers when submitted on a whole group quiz

Top Hat
Top Hat
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
GM
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

We use top hat as an interactive system during class time for Q&A at USC. It is very useful because it speeds up question collection time and the interface is easy to navigate as well.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Andrew H.
AH
Andrew H.
Verified User in Higher Education

The LMS might be useful for institutions without their own institution-wide LMS; however, the reliance on the Top Hat LMS to use some of the advanced features makes the whole system somewhat obtrusive and tedious.

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Discussions
Nearpod
Nearpod Discussions
Is there a way to allow students to save in progress during remote learning?
3 comments
Hank F.
HF
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What are the features of Nearpod?
1 comment
Charlotte W.
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
Stiven O.
SO
Full-class experience... Real-time insights through interactive lessons, interactive videos, gamified learning and activitiesRead more
Top Hat
Top Hat Discussions
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