Is Nearpod still free?
Yep, still free!Biggest free-plan limit: Student joins per lesson: 40
Silver
Free-plan limits
| Limit | Value | Status and source |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | Conflicting: pricing page says 300 MB; FAQ table says 100MB | Conflicting nearpod.comLast checked October 17, 2026 |
| Student joins per lesson | 40 | Confirmed nearpod.comLast checked October 17, 2026 |
| Max lesson size | 40 MB | Confirmed nearpod.comLast checked October 17, 2026 |
| Library | 22,000+ resources, saved up to storage limit | Confirmed nearpod.comLast checked October 17, 2026 |
| Delivery | Live, student-paced, front of class | Confirmed nearpod.comLast checked October 17, 2026 |
| Reports | Real-time insights and post-session reports | Confirmed nearpod.comLast checked October 17, 2026 |
Cheapest paid option
Gold $159/yr (1 GB, 75 joins); Platinum $397/yr (5 GB, 90 joins)
Confirmednearpod.comLast checked October 17, 2026Privacy note
Vendor FAQ says Nearpod complies with COPPA, FERPA and state laws such as CCPA and Nevada SB 220; districts can review Renaissance's Customer Data Protection Agreement; Renaissance's privacy and security programs undergo annual SOC 2 Type 2 examinations.
Confirmednearpod.comLast checked October 17, 2026We don't rate privacy. Read the vendor's own privacy/FERPA page.
Notes
Downgrade note
Downgrading archives lessons (inaccessible until re-upgrade).
nearpod.comLast checked October 17, 2026Also checked
- https://nearpod.com/privacy-notice
Website Privacy Notice (returned 403 to automated fetch; listed in search)
- https://nearpod.com/frequently-asked-questions
FAQ: privacy, plans, grade range
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