Best Software for 2025 is now live!

Compare Lumio and Nearpod

Save
    Log in to your account
    to save comparisons,
    products and more.
At a Glance
Lumio
Lumio
Star Rating
(166)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 per teacher
Browse all 3 pricing plans
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
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Nearpod excels in real-time assessment capabilities, scoring 9.7, which allows teachers to gauge student understanding instantly during lessons. In contrast, Lumio, while still strong, scores slightly lower at 9.5.
  • Reviewers mention that Lumio shines in gamification features, achieving a score of 9.6, which enhances student engagement through interactive elements. Nearpod, while also effective, scores 8.5 in this area, indicating a less robust gamification experience.
  • G2 users highlight that Nearpod offers a wider variety of question types for assessments, scoring 9.3, which supports diverse testing methods. Lumio, however, scores 9.1, suggesting it may have fewer options for question variety.
  • Users on G2 report that Lumio provides better mobile compatibility with a score of 9.2, making it easier for students to access content on various devices. Nearpod scores 8.0, indicating potential limitations in mobile usability.
  • Reviewers mention that Nearpod's reporting features, particularly in progress reporting, score 9.1, providing detailed insights into student performance. Lumio, however, has a lower score of 7.3 in reporting, suggesting it may lack depth in analytics.
  • Users say that both platforms offer pre-made content, but Lumio scores slightly higher at 8.8 compared to Nearpod's 8.7, indicating a marginally better selection of ready-to-use resources for educators.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Lumio
Free
$0.00
1 per teacher
Browse all 3 pricing plans
Nearpod
No pricing available
Free Trial
Lumio
Free Trial is available
Nearpod
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
107
8.9
86
Ease of Use
9.5
110
8.6
89
Ease of Setup
9.3
32
8.5
18
Ease of Admin
9.2
23
8.6
13
Quality of Support
9.4
102
9.0
62
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
23
9.0
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.9
96
8.9
86
Features by Category
8.6
496
8.8
122
Assessment delivery
9.1
61
9.4
16
9.5
62
9.7
16
8.6
61
9.2
14
Grading and reporting
8.0
56
8.4
15
9.3
60
8.2
13
8.0
57
8.6
16
7.3
54
9.1
16
Administration
8.2
33
Feature Not Available
9.2
52
7.9
16
Digital Learning PlatformsHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.9
427
8.7
214
Learning Content
8.8
76
8.7
29
Feature Not Available
8.5
28
8.9
74
9.2
35
9.6
75
8.4
28
Personalization
8.8
66
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.9
72
8.7
32
Reporting and Analytics
Feature Not Available
8.8
31
8.6
64
8.5
31
Online Learning PlatformHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Assistance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
326
8.9
224
Platform Features
8.7
43
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.3
46
Feature Not Available
9.3
54
9.1
42
9.0
52
9.3
41
7.9
33
Feature Not Available
9.2
48
8.6
33
8.7
50
8.9
35
Feature Not Available
8.7
35
Feature Not Available
8.9
38
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lumio
Lumio
Nearpod
Nearpod
Lumio and Nearpod are categorized as Digital Learning Platforms, Assessment, and Classroom Management
Unique Categories
Lumio
Lumio is categorized as Online Learning Platform
Nearpod
Nearpod has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lumio
Lumio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
23.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
46.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
29.5%
Nearpod
Nearpod
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
46.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
24.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Lumio
Lumio
Primary/Secondary Education
57.7%
Education Management
25.0%
E-Learning
10.3%
Higher Education
3.2%
Professional Training & Coaching
1.3%
Other
2.6%
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%
Most Helpful Reviews
Lumio
Lumio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
SB
Susan B.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

Lumio by SMART Learning Suite is the most interactive and effective online learning tool I have ever used. I use it for training teachers alongside zoom and in the classroom for synchronous and asynchronous learning. It allows you to make interactive...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Machinery
GM
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

It seems a little antiquated and at the end of the day, it really does just seem like a re-imagining of the chalkboard, not a new concept altogether.

Nearpod
Nearpod
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Education Management
GE
Verified User in Education Management

How user friendly it is and how it has so many interactive storybook include in lessons. Students forget they’re learning!

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

Alternatives
Lumio
Lumio Alternatives
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Add Canvas LMS
Pear Deck
Pear Deck
Add Pear Deck
Schoology
Schoology
Add Schoology
ClassDojo
ClassDojo
Add ClassDojo
Nearpod
Nearpod Alternatives
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Add Canvas LMS
Socrative
Socrative
Add Socrative
Pear Deck
Pear Deck
Add Pear Deck
Kahoot!
Kahoot!
Add Kahoot!
Discussions
Lumio
Lumio Discussions
What is included in the Smart Learning Suite?
4 comments
Lisa B.
LB
The Smart Learning Suite includes a teacher desktop version of Smart Notebook and the web-based Lumio by Smart. Read more
How can we add manipulatives on top of a premade slide?
2 comments
Michael G.
MG
Great Question! When you launch the lesson, you can select the hamburger menu in the top left and select "edit". On the edit screen, you can add images,...Read more
Support programs to those without devices
1 comment
Official Response from Lumio
We do not have immediate plans to do that but may consider it in the future.Read more
Nearpod
Nearpod Discussions
Is there a way to allow students to save in progress during remote learning?
3 comments
Hank F.
HF
You can further develop them preceding showing up in the real 300-715 Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (300-715 SISE) test and...Read more
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