The Kahoot alternative that brings live Jeopardy and Speed Blitz together.
Get the fast-paced 4-color Speed Blitz and True or False games your audience loves—plus a full live Jeopardy game show—without confusing subscription tiers, locked question types, or $40+/month bills.
Joltly vs. Kahoot!: Why hosts are making the switch
Kahoot popularized phone-based quizzes, but its complex pricing tiers and locked game modes frustrate modern teachers and team leads. Here is how Joltly compares.
| Capability |
Joltly (joltly.app) |
Kahoot! |
| Transparent Pro Pricing | $5 / month billed annually ($60/yr) | $19–$59+ / month per host for full features |
| Jeopardy + Kahoot Mashup | Host live Jeopardy boards, Speed Blitz, and True or False in one app | Linear quiz slides only (no live Jeopardy board) |
| 2X & 3X Power-Up Rounds | Included by default with one-click host toggles | Many question types locked behind higher tiers |
| Final Question Wager Round | Players wager points before the final question for comeback drama | Standard final question with fixed points |
| Paused Leaderboard Pacing | Top-15 podium scoreboard pauses timer until host clicks Next | Fixed transitions between slides |
| Participant Join Experience | Instant QR scan in browser — zero app or account prompts | Frequent app upsells and account creation prompts |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Joltly different from Kahoot?
Joltly is a mashup of the best live game formats—giving you Kahoot-style 4-color Speed Blitz, True or False showdowns, AND a full Jeopardy game show in one platform. Every deck works across all modes, and Joltly Pro costs a flat $5/month billed annually.
Do participants need to download an app to play Joltly?
Never. Players simply point their phone camera at the QR code on your screen or visit joltly.app and enter the 6-digit Game PIN. It works immediately in any mobile browser.
Does Joltly have power-ups and comeback mechanics?
Yes. Joltly Speed Blitz and True or False games feature 2X Double Points and 3X Triple Points rounds plus a Final Question Wager round where players can bet their points before the last question.
Can I control how often the leaderboard appears between questions?
Yes. From the Host Cockpit, you can set the leaderboard to appear every 3 questions, every 5 questions, or manually whenever you want—and the next question timer waits until you click Next.