Kahoot and PubquizTV: made for different moments
Both let a group answer questions on their phones while a shared screen shows what is happening. The difference is what they are built for. Kahoot is a general quiz platform that many people know from the classroom, from training sessions or from a meeting at work. PubquizTV does one thing: a party quiz that looks and sounds like a quiz show on TV, about the people you are celebrating.
- •PubquizTV is built for: weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, farewells, family days and company parties.
- •The host: runs the show from their phone, while a laptop connected to the TV shows the big screen.
- •The guests: play in teams by scanning a QR code; no app and no account.
- •The price: a one-off amount per party, not a subscription.
What PubquizTV adds to a party quiz
- •A TV-show big screen: a marquee title, answers appearing live, a drumroll before the reveal, standings and a final podium with winner fanfare and confetti.
- •Guess the guests of honour: the couple or the birthday girl answers live, and teams score if they predicted their answer.
- •Personal photos and photo reveals: baby photos, old holiday snaps or a photo that only appears with the answer.
- •Music questions: upload a short clip, or play the song yourself on Spotify or YouTube while the screen counts down.
- •Interlude screens: “Anna & Tom, come to the front!” between rounds.
- •Atmosphere: a soundboard with applause and a drumroll, background music while teams join, and five visual styles.
- •Help with questions: templates, paste a list from Word or Excel, or an AI interview that only uses the facts you provide.
A Kahoot-style quiz for a wedding or birthday?
Many people think of Kahoot when they plan a quiz for a wedding or a birthday, simply because they know it from school or work. With PubquizTV you get the same easy “answer on your phone” idea, but the evening is shaped like a show: the couple on stage, a photo round that makes the room laugh, the first-dance song as a music question and a podium at the end.
For inspiration, see the wedding quiz and the birthday quiz pages, or read our wedding quiz ideas.
💡 Practice mode adds three automatic practice teams, so you can rehearse the whole quiz on your own before the party, including the photo reveals and the podium.
When Kahoot may be the better choice
Honesty helps you choose. PubquizTV is not trying to be everything. A general platform such as Kahoot may suit you better when:
- •you are a teacher running quizzes in lessons throughout the year;
- •you use quizzes for training, onboarding or learning at work;
- •your school or company already works with it and everybody knows it;
- •you want to reuse the same quiz with many different groups.
If you are organising one special evening, with personal questions and a room full of guests, that is where PubquizTV shines.
A one-off price per party, no subscription
Building and testing is free, with up to 3 teams and a “DEMO” mark on the screen. When you are happy, unlock the party for a one-off €59: 90 days of access and up to 30 teams. Need more time? Add 30 days for €19. There is nothing to cancel afterwards. See pricing for the details.
Example questions
- ❓ Guess the couple: who is the better cook, Anna or Tom? (they answer live on stage)
- ❓ Whose baby photo is this? (photo question)
- ❓ Estimate: how many guests are at the party tonight?
- ❓ Name the first-dance song (play it yourself, the screen counts down)
- ❓ Photo reveal: where was this holiday photo of Sanne and Mehmet taken?
- ❓ Which job did Tom have when he met Anna? (multiple choice)
- ❓ Final round: in which year did the birthday girl pass her driving test? (open question)
Frequently asked questions
Is PubquizTV a free Kahoot alternative?+
Building and testing is free, with up to 3 teams. To play the real party with up to 30 teams, you pay a one-off €59. There is no subscription.
Do players need an account or an app?+
Not with PubquizTV. Guests scan the QR code on the big screen and play in their phone's browser, without an app, account or email address.
Can I bring my existing questions?+
There is no direct import from other platforms, but you can paste a list of questions from Word, Excel or a text file. Lines with A) B) C) become multiple choice questions automatically.
Can I use PubquizTV in a classroom?+
You can, but it is designed for parties: personal questions, a show on the big screen and one-off access per event. For regular lessons, a learning platform is often a better fit.
How many guests can play?+
An unlocked party has room for up to 30 teams. One phone per team is enough, so a large wedding can play together.
Is PubquizTV affiliated with Kahoot?+
No. Kahoot is a trademark of its owner; PubquizTV is not affiliated with it. We only mention the name to explain how the two differ.