--- description: Review of Pear Deck Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Pear Deck | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Student Engagement Software](/directory/4330/student-engagement/software) > [Pear Deck](/software/113325/pear-deck) # Pear Deck Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/113325/pear-deck Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/113325/pear-deck?page=2) > Pear Deck is a cloud-based student engagement solution designed to help schools organize synchronous and asynchronous learning, create formative assessments, and monitor participation in real-time. Teachers can create custom courses using interactive questions, polls and quizzes, and collect responses in real-time. Pear Deck’s Instructor-Paced Mode lets educators regulate slides and display student’s replies to class. Using the Teacher Dashboard, educators can check answers and send individual feedback to students. Students can also participate anonymously within a Pear Deck. It offers integration with multiple third-party applications including Google Classroom, Gmail, Canvas, Microsoft Teams and Schoology. There are three pricing tiers, and support is provided via phone, email, and documentation. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 47 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 47 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Pear Deck ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$149.99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Pear Deck offers a 30-day free trial for new users\! Following that, the pricing is available in 3 tiers: Basic: Free Individual Premium: $149.99/year Schools \& Districts: Please contact Pear Deck for pricing details. Learn more here: https://www.peardeck.com/pricing - **Target Audience**: 51–200, 201–500, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Assessment Management - Communication Management - Content Management - Feedback Management - Interactive Learning - K-12 - Learning Management - Monitoring - Polls/Voting - Progress Tracking - Real-Time Data - Real-Time Monitoring - Real-Time Notifications - Reporting/Analytics - Skills Assessment - Student Management - Third-Party Integrations ## Integrations (6 total) - Gmail - Google Classroom - Google Meet - Microsoft PowerPoint - OneDrive - Zoom Workplace ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Student Engagement Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4330/student-engagement/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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In addition, it allows me to do pre-assessments, during, and post-assessments well to check for student understanding. I also appreciate how it is very "on trend" and relevant. > > **Cons**: There was a larger learning curve than I'd like for adding it on, how to deploy it, etc. One other bad thing is that if you have a large class, that many students writing on or interacting with one slide can be chaotic. Wondering if there are ways to improve this. It is also hard to tell who is writing what. You run into risk of kids writing or drawing things off task, which is never fun behavior management to deal with. > > Overall, this has been a great extension for google slides and I'm glad my school has started using it. It allows in-time teaching to be more interactive and give all students a voice who may not always be inclined to raise their hand and share. ----- ### "My expirience of use Pear Deck" — 5.0/5 > **Yevstakhii** | *18 May 2023* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: 1. Differentiation and personalized learning: Pear Deck provides options for differentiated instruction and personalized learning experiences. i can adapt my presentations to cater to individual student needs by providing targeted questions, offering choice-based activities, or adjusting the pace of the presentation to accommodate different learning styles.2. Integration with Google Workspace: Pear Deck seamlessly integrates with Google Workspace (formerly G Suite), allowing me to create and access Pear Deck presentations directly within Google Slides. This integration simplifies the workflow for users who already use Google tools for education.3. Data and assessment insights: Pear Deck offers data and assessment features that allow teachers to track student progress, review responses, and gain insights into student comprehension. I can analyze student responses, identify areas of strength or weakness, and make informed instructional decisions based on the data collected.4. Accessibility and student engagement: Pear Deck provides accessibility features, such as language translation and text-to-speech functionality, that support diverse learners and ensure inclusivity in the classroom. The interactive nature of Pear Deck presentations helps to keep students engaged throughout the lesson. > > **Cons**: 1. Limited question types: I have expressed a desire for a greater variety of question types within Pear Deck. While the platform offers several question formats, I need additional options, such as matching or fill-in-the-blank questions, would be beneficial for my instructional needs.2. Pear Deck heavily relies on internet connectivity, and in areas with poor or unreliable internet connections users may face challenges when using the platform. This can disrupt the real-time interactive aspects of Pear Deck presentations. > > Pear Deck is widely regarded as a valuable tool for creating interactive and engaging presentations in educational settings. Here are some aspects of Pear Deck that I have highlighted as positive experiences:Increased student engagement: Pear Deck offers interactive features such as questions, polls, and drawing activities that encourage active participation from students. Real-time formative assessment: With Pear Deck, I can gather real-time responses from students during presentations. This feature enables teachers to gauge student understanding instantly and adjust their instruction accordingly. I have appreciated the ability to monitor student responses in real-time and use the data to inform my teaching.Differentiation and personalized learning: Pear Deck allows for differentiation by providing options to tailor presentations to individual student needs. I can create interactive slides with various question types, offer choices, or adjust the pace of the presentation to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.Seamless integration with Google Workspace: Pear Deck integrates smoothly with Google Workspace (formerly G Suite), making it convenient for users who already utilize Google tools in their teaching. ----- ### "Pear Deck" — 3.0/5 > **Lauren** | *16 September 2021* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: Pear Deck has a lot of great resources that I can use to work with my students in an interactive platform. > > **Cons**: It is hard to find the content I am looking for at times. I need to learn a bit more about it\! ----- ### "Pear Deck for Virtual Learning" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *13 February 2021* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Peardeck allows me to interact with my audience in a genuine and authentic way. Through Pear Deck, I can create a presentation and ask a collaborative question, poll the audience or have them complete an assignment. Their individual responses are collected and easily visable. I can offer real time fedback and know immediately their progress and thinking. It is easy to convert a prevvious presentation or Google slide into Pear Deck in a matter of minutes. Users can add the Pear Deck app and log on. I can have it as I live session or can save it to go back and review individual responses. > > **Cons**: A drawback that I have encountered is that individuals must put their name when they respond. If not, the presenter will not know from whom the responses are coming from. I always have to remind my audience about this. > > I use Pear Deck to teach virtually, create collaborate small groups and give meaningful assignments where the users can respond. I can record their responses or save them in order to give them feedback. I use it daily as so many of my students are virtual learners. ----- ### "Super easy to use and effective\!" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *13 June 2024* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the simplicity of the tool and how engaging it is when in use\! > > **Cons**: I can't really think of anything negative. > > Overall, I love Pear Deck and I wish it was more well-known. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/113325/pear-deck?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/113325/pear-deck) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data