What does it cost?

iClicker

The cost for iClicker use is paid by students. There is no direct cost to instructors or departments. The cost to an individual student varies depending on a variety of factors. iClicker remotes, for instance, may be purchased used or new and may also be rented. An iClicker subscription for the mobile app interface ranges in price depending on the length of the subscription. Subscriptions may be included with the purchase of some new remotes as well. For the most current cost information, see iClicker Pricing.

Poll Everywhere

The cost for Poll Everywhere is paid by the campus under a centralized, campus-wide licensing agreement. There is no direct cost to individual students, instructors, or other presenters and participants! Instructors are encouraged to consider Poll Everywhere to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for students on our campus.

Which tool should I use?

The best polling tool for a particular class, activity, or purpose ultimately depends on the poll presenter’s priorities, needs, and individual preferences. One consideration is cost; iClicker requires students to buy or rent a remote, or pay for a subscription, while there is no cost to students for Poll Everywhere. General recommendations are below and instructors who are unsure which option to use are encouraged to contact us to discuss instructional goals, approaches, and polling needs.

Graded activities

Poll Everywhere is typically the best option for graded work because there is no cost to students and it is integrated with UCI Canvas so that instructors can synchronize rosters and grades with the Canvas gradebook.

Quick polls during a webinar or meeting

If you’re holding a webinar or meeting using Zoom, then Zoom’s built-in polling may be the best way to keep things simple.

Image or video-based activities

Poll Everywhere supports a range of image and video-based activities. Alternatively, YuJa supports embedded quizzes directly within recordings. Learn more about YuJa Quizzes

Games or competitions

Poll Everywhere has a built-in competition option. Kahoot!* is designed to be game-like and is a popular choice for competitive activities.

* Please note that the UCI campus does not have any formal agreement or licensing in place for Kahoot!; use at your own risk