The verdict
For trivia with a group in one room or on one call, LiveGameShow is the pick: real buzzers on every phone, a board everyone can see, scores kept for you, and it's free to start.
The best trivia app for groups
We ranked the apps people use to run trivia for a group, from classrooms to game nights. Each gets a fair line on who it suits. Our pick is first because a whole room can play live, free, with real buzzers.
Ranked
The best trivia apps for groups, ranked
- 01
Play it free
LiveGameShow Our pick
A game show board on the TV with categories and values, every phone as a buzzer, and teams scored live. Free to start with ready-made boards, or build your own.
- Free
- Up to 60
- Any browser
Pick it if you want a live game show night for a group.
- 02
Kahoot!
Quizzes and polls where everyone answers on their own device. Its free Kahoot! 360 Express plan allows 15-minute sessions for up to 15 participants.
Pick it if you run quick quizzes with a small group.
- 03
Wayground (formerly Quizizz)
A teaching platform for activities, assessments, presentations, videos and flashcards, with free teacher sign-up.
Pick it if you're a teacher building self-paced assignments.
- 04
Jackbox Party Packs
Packaged party games, including trivia games, played with phones as controllers. Party Pack 9 is $29.99 on Steam, with up to 8 players per game.
Pick it if you have eight or fewer and want a packaged game.
Compared
LiveGameShow and Kahoot!, side by side
| What you get | LiveGameShow | Kahoot! |
|---|---|---|
| Session length on the free plan | No time limit | 15 minutes |
| Players join from their phone's browser | Yes | Yes |
| Pay for one night | $6.99 Game Night Pass, 48 hours | Yearly billing only |
Kahoot!'s free Kahoot! 360 Express plan runs 15-minute sessions for up to 15 participants, and its paid presenter plans start at $19 a month, billed yearly only (kahoot360.com, checked October 21, 2026). The Jackbox Party Pack 9 is $29.99 on Steam, and each pack's games hold 1 to 8 players (Steam and jackboxgames.com, checked October 21, 2026).
How it works
Ready in about a minute
- 01
Open LiveGameShow on a TV, a laptop or a projector, and pick a board. The screen shows a six-digit code and a QR code.
- 02
Everyone scans the QR or types the code at FreeLiveGameShow.com, and their phone becomes a buzzer.
- 03
You open the buzzers, the first phone answers, and the board keeps the score.
Questions
Good to know
What is the best trivia app for a group?
LiveGameShow: free in any browser, with a board on the TV, phones as buzzers and live team scores.
What trivia app works for large groups?
LiveGameShow holds up to 60 players on the Game Night Pass, split into teams.
Are these apps connected?
No. LiveGameShow is independent. The others are trademarks of their owners.
Keep reading
More ideas for the night
Put the board up tonight
Pick a board, share the code, and open the buzzers. Your first question can be on the TV in a minute.