Edpuzzle vs Formative (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Formative
From $12/mo against from $13/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Edpuzzle
4.4 against 4.3
Same job?
Yes
Both are Education tools

Side by side

Compared on	Edpuzzle	Formative
Our rating	4.4Better	4.3
Starts at	$13/mo	$12/moBetter
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Education	Education
Plans	From $13/mo	From $12/mo
Key features	Embeds questions directly into video content at specific timestamps Works with YouTube videos or direct uploads Tracks individual student comprehension during video assignments Free tier for basic video assignments Detailed analytics on student responses	Real-time visibility into student responses as they work Works across quizzes, open responses, and drawing assignments Live dashboard for spotting misunderstandings during a lesson Free tier for standard use Operating since 2014
Pros	Genuinely verifies comprehension during video assignments specifically Works with existing YouTube content, not just uploaded video Detailed per-student analytics show exactly where understanding breaks down	Genuine real-time insight during a lesson, not just after grading Works across many assignment types, not limited to one format Long operating history refining live formative assessment specifically
Cons	Scoped specifically to video-based lessons, not broader lesson planning More features and analytics require a paid plan Less useful for teachers who don't regularly assign video content	More features and analytics require a paid plan Real-time monitoring requires students working on connected devices during class Less useful for entirely offline or paper-based assignments
Company	Edpuzzle, founded 2013	Formative, founded 2014

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260703. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Edpuzzle better than Formative?

In our reviews Edpuzzle scores 4.4 and Formative scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. Edpuzzle: Turns any video into an interactive lesson with embedded questions. Formative: Live visibility into every student's work, since 2014.

Which is cheaper, Edpuzzle or Formative?

Formative has the lower starting price: from $13/mo for Edpuzzle and from $12/mo for Formative.

Do Edpuzzle and Formative have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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