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BoardQ vs Kahoot

Kahoot runs interactive quizzes. BoardQ displays live leaderboards for any activity. They solve different problems — here is how they compare, and when to use each.

Feature comparison

FeatureBoardQKahoot
Primary purposeLive leaderboard & scoreboard displayInteractive quiz platform
Free plan✓ 2 boards, all features✓ Limited to 10 players
Real-time score updates✓ Instant via WebSocket✓ During quiz only
Works with any scoring source✓ Manual, API, or any tool✗ Kahoot quizzes only
REST API✓ Full API✗ No public API
Embeddable widget✓ iframe embed✗
QR code sharing✓✓ Join code
Built-in quiz engine✗ Scoreboard only✓
Persistent leaderboard✓ Always accessible✗ Resets per session
Customizable themes✓ Multiple themes, backgroundsLimited customization
Use beyond education✓ Sales, events, sports, gamingPrimarily education
Paid plan starts at$6.99/month$17.99/month (Presenter)

When to use each

Choose BoardQ when you need…

  • A persistent leaderboard that stays live over days/weeks
  • Scores from any source — not just quizzes
  • A scoreboard on the office TV, projector, or event screen
  • API integration with your own tools or CRM
  • Sales contests, event scoring, or ongoing competitions
  • An embeddable widget for your website

Choose Kahoot when you need…

  • An all-in-one interactive quiz platform
  • Students to answer questions on their devices in real-time
  • Pre-built question templates and libraries
  • Gamified quiz mechanics (streaks, power-ups)
  • A self-contained system that handles both questions and scoring

Use them together

Many teachers use both tools: Kahoot for the interactive quiz during class, and BoardQ for the ongoing class leaderboard that tracks cumulative scores over weeks and months.

Kahoot resets scores after each session. BoardQ keeps a running total — perfect for semester-long reading challenges, house point systems, or weekly quiz championships where you want to track progress over time.

Try BoardQ free

Create a live leaderboard in 30 seconds. No downloads, no student accounts needed.

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