iClicker Cloud / Poll Everywhere Comparison

QuestioniClicker CloudPollEverywhere
What types of questions are available?
  • Multiple Choice
  • Short Answer
  • Numeric
  • Clickable Image ("Target")
  • Multiple Answer

iClicker Cloud Polling Question Types

PollEverywhere Activity Types

Can I sync with bCourses?Yes, iClicker Cloud Roster & Grade Sync (RGS) allows instructors to sync a roster into iClicker Cloud and send your iClicker Cloud grades directly to the gradebook.
Instructor Guide: iClicker Cloud Roster & Grade Sync with Canvas
Yes, PollEverywhere integration allows you to import students and export graded responses.
Canvas Integration Guide for Educators (PDF)(PDF file)
Can students respond with an iClicker remote?Yes, instructors can allow students to respond from a personal device and iClicker remote, or select devices/remotes only.
Allowing iClicker Remotes in iClicker Cloud
No, PollEverywhere does not support remotes.
How people can respond
Can students respond with SMS text messages?No, iClicker does not support text messaging.Yes, students can respond via text messaging.
SMS Text messaging
Can I allow students to respond anonymously?Yes, instructors can ask any of the question types in Anonymous mode.Yes, instructors can hide screen names or set an activity to be completely anonymous.
Anonymous responses
Can I share a course with a co-instructor or TA?Yes, instructors can share their iClicker Cloud courses with other users who will be helping to teach the course.
How to Share Your iClicker Cloud Course with a Co-Instructor or TA
No, presenters may share activities with a "Team." Results are tied to each individual presenter.
Sharing an activity
Can I create separate spaces for a multi-section course?Yes, instructors can create a separate iClicker course for each Canvas section.
iClicker Cloud Roster & Grade Sync with Canvas: How to Set Up Multi-Section Courses
No, syncing rosters imports all students from your course into PollEverywhere.
Canvas Integration Guide for Educators (PDF)