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Company

Nearpod

Founded: 2012
Country: United States 

ThingLink

Founded: 2010
Country: Finland 
Description

Nearpod

Nearpod is a student engagement platform that can be used to create Quiz's, Polls, Videos, Images, Drawing-Boards, Web Content and...
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ThingLink

Award-winning technology that makes it easy to augment images, videos, 360 & 3D media. Quickly create branching, interactive & immersive...
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Educational Impact

Nearpod

Not measured 
Not measured 
Not measured 
 

ThingLink

improve teaching efficiency100%
reduce teacher workload100%
increase student collaboration75%
 
Recommended Usage
Vendor has not supplied this information
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Most Helpful Reviews

Nearpod

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ThingLink

Neil Atkin, Edtech demonstrator: Its a beautiful tool allowing visual and auditory explanations in a graphic way
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Age Range

Nearpod

0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19+ 

ThingLink

5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19+ 
Features

Nearpod

PollsMatching PairsCollaborationDraw ItQuizzesOpen-ended QuestionsFill-in-the-blanksField Trip Powered By 360citiesSession ReportsContent LibraryStudent Pacing 

ThingLink

360 Virtual ToursVirtual Field TripsEscape RoomsScenario Based LearningInteractive Choice BoardsImmersive Learning ExperiencesVirtual RealityExtended RealityInteractive Learning ExperiencesUniversal Design Of LearningProject Based Learning360 Photosphere Image CreatorDigital BreakoutsInteractive ResumesSelf Paced LearningInteractive MapsInteractive Timelines 
Languages

Nearpod

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish 

ThingLink

Arabic, English, French, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Finnish, Hindi, German, Dutch, Italian 
Accessibility

Nearpod

Moderate features 

ThingLink

Robust features 
Policies

Nearpod

Privacy PolicyGDPRTerms of Service 

ThingLink

Privacy PolicyGDPRTerms of Service 
Requirements

Nearpod

Available OfflineInternet - Low BandwidthInternet - High BandwidthDesktop - MacDesktop - WindowsDesktop - ChromebookDesktop - LinuxMobile - iPhoneMobile - iPadMobile - WindowsMobile - AndroidRadioTelevision

Nearpod works with any device. Schools will need an internet connection.

 

ThingLink

Available OfflineInternet - Low BandwidthInternet - High BandwidthDesktop - MacDesktop - WindowsDesktop - ChromebookDesktop - LinuxMobile - iPhoneMobile - iPadMobile - WindowsMobile - AndroidRadioTelevision

ThingLink is browser based and an iPhone / Android app for mobile devices.

 
Training

Nearpod

In PersonLive OnlineWebinarsDocumentationVideos 

ThingLink

In PersonLive OnlineWebinarsDocumentationVideos

Free self-paced ThingLink Certified Creator Couse

 
Set Up

Nearpod

Vendor has not supplied this information

ThingLink

Super quick to learn and use!

Support

Nearpod

24/7 Live RepPhone SupportEmail/Help DeskFAQs/ForumKnowledge Base 

ThingLink

24/7 Live RepPhone SupportEmail/Help DeskFAQs/ForumKnowledge Base 
Home Learning

Nearpod

Parent Access 

ThingLink

Parent Access 
Screenshots
Video

ThingLink

Not available
Pricing

Nearpod

Free VersionFreemiumFree TrialPaid SubscriptionOne-Off FeeHourly Rate

Nearpod pricing starts from $0 / per-pupil

Silver, Gold or Platinum versions available. Ranging from $0 to $349 per year.

ThingLink

Free VersionFreemiumFree TrialPaid SubscriptionOne-Off FeeHourly Rate

ThingLink pricing starts from $2 / per-pupil

A 60 day free trials for teachers. We have individual Teacher accounts ($60) and school, campus and district accounts with organization level admin management and metrics. Support for DPIAs offered and 'Get Going' webinars. New for 23/24 ThingLink Unlimited Bundle offers!