Engagement
Edpuzzle vs Formative
Both sit in Engagement on the Edibok index. Here is what each one is, side by side, so you can tell which fits the job you actually have.
| Edpuzzle | Formative | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Any video becomes a lesson: embed questions, prevent skipping, see exactly who watched what. | Live assessment with every keystroke visible, so you intervene mid quiz instead of after. |
| Grade bands | 3-5 · 6-8 · 9-12 | 3-5 · 6-8 · 9-12 |
| Price model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Platforms | Web · iOS · Android | Web |
| Notable features | No skip mode; Any video source; Per student data | Live responses; 20+ question types; Instant feedback |
| Privacy and accounts | School plans with LMS sync; student data stays in the class. | School plans with LMS and SIS sync. |
Edpuzzle
Take any video (yours, YouTube's, a colleague's) and embed questions, notes, and voiceover at exact timestamps. Students cannot skip ahead, and the gradebook shows watch time and answers per learner. Flipped classrooms quietly run on it.
Three questions per video maximum; interruption is a spice, not a sauce.
Formative
Assign anything (questions, docs, video) and watch responses stream in live, character by character if you dare. The point is timing: you catch the misconception while students are still holding their pencils, not two days later during grading.
Project the live class snapshot anonymously during work time; watching the class heat map move is oddly motivating for students.
This is a description of two listings side by side, not a test or a ranking. Neither app was trialled for this page, neither paid to appear, and no link here earns a commission. Check your district's privacy and procurement rules before classroom use.