Compare Lumio and Pear Deck 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (45.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 per teacher
No pricing available
Lumio
Star Rating
(166)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 per teacher
Browse all 3 pricing plansPear Deck
Star Rating
(41)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Pear Deck excels in real-time assessment features, with a score of 9.5, allowing teachers to gauge student understanding instantly during lessons. In contrast, Lumio also offers strong assessment capabilities but falls slightly behind in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Lumio shines in gamification, scoring an impressive 9.6, which enhances student engagement through interactive elements. Pear Deck, while effective, scores lower at 6.9, indicating less emphasis on gamified learning experiences.
- G2 users highlight that Lumio provides a wider variety of pre-made content, scoring 8.8 compared to Pear Deck's 7.2. This makes Lumio a more attractive option for educators looking for ready-to-use resources.
- Users on G2 appreciate Pear Deck's ease of setup, achieving a perfect score of 10.0, which simplifies the onboarding process for new users. Lumio, while still user-friendly, has a slightly lower score of 9.3 in this category.
- Reviewers mention that Lumio's analytics dashboard is more robust, scoring 8.7, which allows for better tracking of student progress and performance. Pear Deck's reporting features, with a score of 7.3, are seen as less comprehensive by users.
- Users say that both platforms offer strong mobile compatibility, but Pear Deck's score of 9.2 indicates a more seamless experience for users accessing content on mobile devices compared to Lumio.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Lumio
Free
$0.00
1 per teacher
50MB lesson storage
- Collaborative workspaces
- Digital handouts
- Polling & class discussions
Pear Deck
No pricing availableFree Trial
Lumio
Free Trial is available
Pear Deck
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
107
8.7
30
Ease of Use
9.5
110
8.9
30
Ease of Setup
9.3
32
10.0
5
Ease of Admin
9.2
23
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.4
102
9.3
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
23
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.9
96
8.8
30
Features by Category
Assessment delivery
9.1
61
Not enough data
9.5
62
Not enough data
8.6
61
Not enough data
Grading and reporting
8.0
56
Not enough data
9.3
60
Not enough data
8.0
57
Not enough data
7.3
54
Not enough data
Administration
8.2
33
Not enough data
9.2
52
Not enough data
Learning Content
8.8
76
7.2
10
Feature Not Available
8.0
5
8.9
74
8.3
10
9.6
75
6.9
8
Personalization
8.8
66
7.6
7
Feature Not Available
6.9
6
8.9
72
8.7
9
Reporting and Analytics
Feature Not Available
8.7
10
8.6
64
7.3
10
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
Platform Features
8.7
43
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
46
Not enough data
9.3
54
Not enough data
9.0
52
Not enough data
7.9
33
Not enough data
9.2
48
Not enough data
8.7
50
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lumio and Pear Deck are categorized as Digital Learning Platforms and Assessment
Unique Categories
Lumio is categorized as Classroom Management and Online Learning Platform
Pear Deck has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lumio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Pear Deck
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Primary/Secondary Education
40.0%
Education Management
35.0%
Higher Education
12.5%
E-Learning
7.5%
Libraries
2.5%
Other
2.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Lumio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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 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.
Pear Deck
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Education Management
Interactive PowerPoint for kids to follow along with.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Sam C.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
Digital atrophy, deplorable customer service, fewer and fewer free features.
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...
Verified User in Education Management
Interactive PowerPoint for kids to follow along with.
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.
Sam C.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
Digital atrophy, deplorable customer service, fewer and fewer free features.
Discussions
What is included in the Smart Learning Suite?
4 comments
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
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
Is Pear deck safe to use?
1 comment
JS
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like translated into English.Read more
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