Stay with TriviaMaker…
- You love its wheel, grid and hangman styles and present everything from the host screen.
- Price per year is the deciding factor.
TRIVIAMAKER ALTERNATIVE
A TriviaMaker alternative where phones do the playing.
TriviaMaker shines with many game-show styles for the host screen. Crowdshow focuses on live play: everyone answers on their own phone while one screen shows the board and the leaderboard.
Try Crowdshow for freeSide by side
| Feature | Crowdshow | TriviaMaker |
|---|---|---|
| Game styles | Trivia, Familiada-style survey board, Category board | 7 styles: Grid, Trivia, List, Wheel, TicTac, Fusion, Hangman |
| Price (paid) | Party Pass $19.99 one-time · Full Access $29.99/mo or $249.99/yr | Premium $6.99/mo or $19/yr; Premium Plus $39.99/yr (per triviamaker.com, Oct 2026) |
| Free plan | =Free: 16 players, 3 games, 2 ready packs | Basic is free with limited game styles |
| Guests play on | Their own phones via QR code, no app | Primarily presented by the host; team features on paid tiers |
| Languages (product and content) | Polish, English and German | Primarily English |
| Questions with image, audio, video | =Yes, on every plan | Yes |
Facts checked on: 2026-10-07. Prices and features change. We re-check these pages regularly — verify on the competitor's site before you decide.
Switch to Crowdshow if…
- You want every guest answering on their own phone with live scoring.
- You host in Polish or German.
- You prefer a one-off price for a single party.
Frequently asked questions
Is Crowdshow cheaper than TriviaMaker?+
For a single event, Party Pass is a one-time $19.99. For year-round use, TriviaMaker's yearly plans are lower. Pick by how often you host.
Do I need to install anything?+
No. Crowdshow runs in the browser for hosts and players.
Can I make a survey board like Family Feud?+
Yes — try the free maker, no sign-up needed.
Run your first night this week
Free plan, no card. Players join by QR code — nothing to install.