Alternatives

BrainPOP alternatives

BrainPOP is animated K–8 videos and quizzes on science, social studies, math, and more that teachers play in class. It is a poor fit if you only need a free one-off and will not stay on a plan. Here are 6 tools on Toolora that do a similar job, 5 of them free or with a free tier, and what each one does differently.

BrainPOP profileSchool and family subscriptions; some free topics
  1. 01

    ClassDojo

    FreeToolora score89

    Classroom points, photos, and messages for teachers and families

    Instead of BrainPOP: Free to start, where BrainPOP is paid.

    Free for teachers and families + optional Beyond School

  2. 02

    PhET

    FreeToolora score96

    Free interactive science and math simulations

    Instead of BrainPOP: Free to start, where BrainPOP is paid.

    Free

  3. 03

    IXL

    PaidToolora score84

    K–12 practice in math, English, and science with skill plans teachers assign

    Instead of BrainPOP: Also covers classroom.

    Family and classroom subscriptions; school licenses

  4. 04

    Nearpod

    FreeToolora score87

    Interactive classroom lessons, live polls, and AI-created activities teachers run in class

    Instead of BrainPOP: Free to start, where BrainPOP is paid.

    Free teacher plan + school and district licenses

  5. 05

    Google Classroom

    FreeToolora score88

    Free class spaces for assignments, grades, and Google Drive work teachers run at school

    Instead of BrainPOP: Free to start, where BrainPOP is paid.

    Free with a Google account; Workspace for Education plans

  6. 06

    Newsela

    FreeToolora score86

    Leveled articles and quizzes for ELA, social studies, and STEM that teachers assign at each student’s reading level

    Instead of BrainPOP: Free to start, where BrainPOP is paid.

    Free trial + school and district licenses

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