Live quizzes, polls & word clouds — powered by AI

Kahoot + Mentimeter cost $450 a year. 12quiz does both — free, in 30 seconds.

Type any topic and AI builds a full live session — quiz rounds, polls, word clouds. Players join in any browser — no app, no account, no credit card.

Host live for up to 10 players free. Speed-scored answers, live leaderboards, polls & word clouds, confetti finish.

AI drafts a ready-to-play quiz in seconds — questions, answers and scoring included. No credit card.

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No credit card · No app · Players just tap a link

Prefer full control? Build your own quiz in our editor.

Three ways to create

AI, manual, or collaborative — your choice

Use AI for instant quizzes, build your own in the editor, or let everyone contribute questions blindly. You're live in minutes.

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AI: Type a topic

Enter any topic, paste a URL, or upload a document. AI generates a full quiz with questions, answers, and difficulty levels in seconds. Pick 3–20 questions, choose easy/medium/hard.

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Manual: Use the editor

Build custom quizzes question by question. Add images, set time limits, organize into rounds. Drag, drop, done — no features locked behind a paywall.

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Collab: Build together

Share a code and let friends, colleagues, or students each contribute questions blindly. No one sees what others wrote — the quiz becomes a surprise for everyone.

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Share a code

Launch a session, get a 6-digit code + QR. Players open any browser and type it in. No app download. No account. No friction.

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Play live

You control the pace. Quiz questions score points, while polls and word clouds paint the room's answers live on the big screen. Leaderboard, countdown music, confetti, podium — free for up to 10 players.

Audience Engagement

One session. Quiz rounds, polls & word clouds.

Warm up with a word cloud, quiz for points, close with a feedback scale — one flow, one join code, results live on the big screen.

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Live polls

Ask the room and watch the bars race in real time. No right answer, no pressure — just opinions.

Where should the summer party be?

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Word clouds

Everyone sends up to three words. The cloud grows live as answers roll in.

PizzaSushiTacosBBQRamenPasta
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Rating scales

1-to-5 ratings with labels you choose — perfect for feedback and quick pulse checks.

4.2 average

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Included in every plan — even Free

Other platforms sell audience interactions as a premium add-on. In 12quiz, polls, word clouds and scales come with every quiz, at no extra cost.

Try it free

AI-powered quiz creation

From idea to live quiz in 30 seconds

Type any topic, paste a URL, or upload a document. Our AI creates a complete quiz with questions, answers, and difficulty tuning.

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Pick a topic

Type anything — "90s pop culture", "World War II", "Python programming". Or paste a URL or upload a PDF.

Topic

80s movie trivia — hard mode

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AI generates your quiz

In seconds, you get 3–20 polished questions with multiple-choice answers, tuned to your difficulty level.

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Share code & play live

Launch a session, share a 6-digit code. Players join in any browser. Live leaderboard, confetti, podium finish.

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Surprise Mode

Let AI create the quiz and launch it blind — you don't see the answers until the reveal. Play along with your guests for a truly spontaneous experience.

Try Surprise Mode

Honest comparison

Kahoot wants $300 a year. We're free.

Kahoot

$300/yr

12quiz

FREE

Price
$300/year (360 Presenter)
Free, or from $4.99/mo
Free tier
10 players max
10 players free, no credit card required
AI quiz generation
No
Yes — topic, URL, or file
Polls, word clouds & scales
Higher-tier plans
Included in all plans
Surprise Mode (play blind)
No
Yes — host plays blind
Collaborative Mode (blind build)
No
Yes — everyone contributes blindly
Player app download
Required
None — just a browser
Player accounts
Required
None — just a nickname
Setup time
15–30 minutes
Under 30 seconds with AI
Per-seat pricing
Yes (enterprise)
Never
Feature gating
Yes — polls, slides locked
Everything included
Real-time leaderboard
Yes
Yes
QR code join
Yes
Yes
Image questions
Yes
Yes
Music quiz rounds
Upload your own audio
AI picks songs + previews
Custom time limits
Yes
Yes

Kahoot pricing as of 2026. 12quiz: Free tier forever, Lite $4.99/mo, Guru $8.99/mo with 7-day trial.

New: Collaborative mode

Build quizzes together — blindly

Share a code, everyone adds questions without seeing each other's. The quiz becomes a surprise for all — even the host.

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Share a code

Start a collab session from the quiz editor. Share the 6-digit code with friends, colleagues, or students.

Collab code

X7K9M2

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Everyone contributes

Each person writes their own questions and answers on their phone — no one can see what others wrote. It's blind mode!

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Play & be surprised

Launch the quiz and discover each other's questions live. Reactions are priceless when your friend's tricky question catches everyone off guard.

During the game...

"Who wrote THAT question?!"

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Perfect for groups

No more one person doing all the work. Everyone contributes, everyone is surprised. Great for pub nights, team events, classrooms, and parties.

Try Collab Mode

AI MUSIC ROUNDS

Music quiz night in 30 seconds

Just type the genre. We pick the songs and play 30-second previews — no uploads, no licensing setup.

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Type a music topic

Tell us the genre, era, or artist. Anything from 90s euro dance to Danish 80s pop, Taylor Swift hits, or classic rock.

Topic

90s euro dance — music quiz

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AI picks the songs

Claude curates a hand-picked playlist and writes a question for each track. We auto-fetch a 30-second preview from iTunes for every song.

Rhythm Is a Dancer

Snap!

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What Is Love

Haddaway

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Mr. Vain

Culture Beat

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Host plays, players guess

The clip autoplays on the host’s big screen. Players see “Listen!” on their phones and tap the answer. Fastest correct wins.

NOW PLAYING

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No uploads. No licensing setup.

Other platforms make you hunt down audio files and worry about copyright. We pick the songs for you and use free 30-second previews — like radio.

Try Music Quiz

Built for real events

Not just another EdTech tool

🍺Pub quiz nights
🎉House parties
🏢Team building
🧑‍💼Team meetings
📚Classrooms
🎓Workshops & training
🎄Holiday events
🏕️Camps & retreats
🎂Birthday parties
💒Wedding games

Simple monthly pricing

Free forever. Or $4.99/mo.

Free tier for small groups. Paid plans unlock unlimited sessions and bigger rooms.

Start free. Upgrade to Lite or Guru whenever you're ready. 7-day Guru trial included.

Free

Free

For trying it out

  • Up to 10 players per session
  • 3 live sessions per month
  • 3 saved quizzes
  • 3 AI generations per month

Lite

$4.99/mo

For solo teachers & trainers

  • Up to 50 players per session
  • Unlimited live sessions
  • 25 saved quizzes
  • 20 AI generations per month

Guru

$8.99/mo

For agencies & event hosts

  • Up to 500 players per session
  • Unlimited sessions & AI
  • Custom branding (logo + colors)
  • Public REST API access

7-day free trial — card required

All core features included on every tier.

AI generation, collab mode, surprise mode, team mode, 12 languages — available everywhere.

Start Free — No Card Needed

Ready to try it?

Stop paying $450 a year for quizzes and polls.
Run them free, in 30 seconds.

AI-built quizzes with polls and word clouds, live in any browser. No app, no player accounts, no credit card.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know

Is 12quiz really free?+
Yes! The Free plan includes 3 live sessions per month with up to 10 players — no trial, no credit card, no feature restrictions. Upgrade to Lite ($4.99/mo) or Guru ($8.99/mo, 7-day trial) for unlimited sessions and bigger rooms.
How is 12quiz different from Kahoot?+
12quiz offers AI quiz generation (create quizzes in 30 seconds from any topic), live polls, word clouds and rating scales in every plan, Surprise Mode (play blind as the host), and collaborative building — all free or from $4.99/mo, vs Kahoot's $300/year subscription. Players don't need an app or account.
Do players need to download an app?+
No. Players join in any browser by entering a 6-digit code or scanning a QR code. No app download, no account creation — just a nickname and they're in.
How does AI quiz generation work?+
Type any topic (like '90s movies' or 'World War II'), paste a URL, or upload a document. Our AI creates 3–20 multiple-choice questions with calibrated difficulty in about 30 seconds.
What is Surprise Mode?+
Surprise Mode lets the AI generate and launch a quiz without showing you the answers. You play along with your guests, discovering questions and answers in real time — perfect for parties and spontaneous quiz nights.
Can I use 12quiz for classrooms?+
Absolutely. Students join with a code on any device — no app, no account. AI generates review quizzes instantly. Free for classes of 10 or fewer. Teachers in 12 countries use it daily.
What languages are supported?+
12quiz supports 12 languages: English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish. The interface auto-detects your browser language, and AI can generate quizzes in any of these languages.
How much does it cost compared to Kahoot?+
Kahoot starts around $17/month. 12quiz Lite is $4.99/month and Guru is $8.99/month — about 70% cheaper — with a 7-day Guru trial and cancel-anytime billing.
Can I make a music quiz?+
Yes — pick the Music Quiz mode when generating with AI, type a topic like "90s euro dance" or "Danish 80s pop", and we pick the songs and fetch 30-second previews automatically. The clip autoplays on the host’s screen while players answer on their phones. No uploads, no licensing setup.
Can 12quiz replace Mentimeter for polls and word clouds?+
For live sessions, yes. Polls, word clouds and 1–5 rating scales are built into every quiz — results appear on the big screen in real time as people vote — and they're included in every plan, even Free. 12quiz doesn't do standalone slide presentations or async surveys; it's built for live rooms.