Gynzy the Kahoot Alternative
Nice tool to replace Kahoot
Created by Scott Aten, March 12, 2026
As you should be aware of by now, SB 29 prevents schools from using any application that requires students to sign in if the vendor will not sign the State of Ohio Student Data Privacy Agreement. Despite numerous attempts by our Tech Team and requests from other districts in Ohio, Kahoot continues to refuse to sign the necessary agreements. But fear not, we have found an alternative to Kahoot that looks and functions the same way.
Enter the Gynzy app. This app was introduced to teachers in the new buildings at the beginning of the year. The app has many interactive whiteboard tools, but one called "Classroom Quiz" should give you Kahoot vibes when you use it.
Quick Start Guide
Here are some instructions to follow if you are unfamiliar with Gynzy.
- Go to the Gynzy site and create an account.
- Once on the site, you will see some tools at the bottom of the screen. You are actually looking for the "tools" button.
- Click the "tools" button, and you will be taken to a menu of interactive whiteboard tools you can use. Switch the menu from "Classroom Management" to "Games and Activities".
- Now you are looking for the "Classroom Quiz" tool. Click it.
- From here, you have two options: Find a Quiz OR Create a Quiz. The library of created quizzes is not nearly as expansive as Kahoot's, but you can take a look and see what has been created. Your best option will be to create a Quiz, click "get started."
- You are now in the Quiz creation area. Simply supply the quiz with the question, an image (if you like), and the answer options. Once finished, click the "+Add Question" button to add additional questions.
- Once you are finished, click "Save"
- This will take you to a screen that allows you to preview or start. I would recommend saving the slides next. To do that, simply click the save icon and give it a name. This will allow you to pull it up again when you are ready to use it.
Getting the students into the game
Once you are ready to use the quiz with your class, you can load it following these steps:
- Teacher logs in to the Gynzy site.
- Click the folder icon in the tools (this is where all of your creations will be saved).
- Double-click on the quiz you want to use.
- Choose "open new lesson".
- Click "Start"
- Much like Kahoot, you are given a QR code or a link to provide your students to play the game. Allow all your students to join and then click "continue" followed by "Start."
- The game will start, and they will be able to participate in the quiz.
Once in the game, you will get the Kahoot vibes with a timed questions, background music, and even a leaderboard.
Hopefully, you will find some uses for this Kahoot alternative. Remember, you can see all the district-approved apps at this link.
If you would like me to come and help you, please feel free to schedule me to come and assist you. I am always ready to come help.
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