An Edpuzzle Alternative for Quizzes Generated From Videos
Edpuzzle is built for interactive video: teachers embed questions directly into a video so students answer as they watch. SimpleQuizMaker does something different: on the Student plan it turns a YouTube video (up to 45 minutes) into a separate quiz, and it works just as well from a PDF or your notes.
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Quick answer: Edpuzzle or SimpleQuizMaker?
Use Edpuzzle to put questions inside a video; use SimpleQuizMaker to turn a video, PDF or notes into a separate quiz and flashcards.
Key differences
- Questions embedded inside the video: Edpuzzle: Yes; SimpleQuizMaker: No
- Standalone quiz generated from a video: Edpuzzle: Check their current features; SimpleQuizMaker: Student plan
- Quiz from PDF, notes or a topic: Edpuzzle: No; SimpleQuizMaker: Yes
- Spaced-repetition flashcards: Edpuzzle: No; SimpleQuizMaker: Yes
- Free option: Edpuzzle: Yes, for teachers; SimpleQuizMaker: Yes, 5 generations/mo
Why Teachers Switch From Edpuzzle
Where Edpuzzle falls short for quiz-first work
Where it differs: the video is the lesson
Edpuzzle is centered on watching a video with questions placed inside it. If you want a standalone quiz after the video, or one from a PDF or notes, that is a different job.
Where it differs: built for teacher-led classes
Edpuzzle is designed for teachers assigning video lessons to classes. A student who wants to quiz themselves on a video they found is not its main audience.
Where it differs: no flashcard review
Edpuzzle focuses on interactive video lessons, not flashcards with spaced repetition after the lesson.
What SimpleQuizMaker Does Better
What SimpleQuizMaker does differently
A quiz from a YouTube video
On the Student plan, paste a YouTube link (up to 45 minutes) and get a quiz with an answer key and explanations to review and edit.
Not only video
The same flow works from a PDF, Word file, image or web page on the Student plan, or from pasted text and a topic on the free plan.
No account for takers
Share a public link; people answer in the browser without signing up.
Flashcards afterwards
Turn the same material into a flashcard deck with SM-2 spaced repetition.
SimpleQuizMaker vs Edpuzzle
Side-by-side feature comparison
| Feature | Edpuzzle | SimpleQuizMaker |
|---|---|---|
| Questions embedded inside the video | ||
| Standalone quiz generated from a video | Check their current features | Student plan |
| Quiz from PDF, notes or a topic | ||
| Spaced-repetition flashcards | ||
| Free option | Yes, for teachers | Yes, 5 generations/mo |
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Upload or paste
Add a PDF, image, DOCX, or paste text from your lesson material
AI generates quiz
Our AI reads the content and creates questions with answer keys instantly
Share & track
Send the link to students and watch results come in with full analytics
Popular Use Cases
Checking understanding after students watch a video on their own
Students turning a lecture video into a self-test
Teachers who want one tool for quizzes from videos, PDFs and notes
Reviewing the same material later as flashcards
Edpuzzle vs SimpleQuizMaker — The Honest Verdict
When each tool actually wins — no marketing spin.
An illustrative switching scenario
A composite example of moving from Edpuzzle, not a specific customer.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Edpuzzle the better choice?
When the point is the viewing itself. Edpuzzle places questions inside the video, so students answer at the moment the content appears. SimpleQuizMaker cannot do that: its quiz is separate from the video.
Can SimpleQuizMaker make a quiz from a YouTube video?
Yes, on the Student plan, for videos up to 45 minutes. The free plan works from a topic or pasted text, so you could also paste a transcript yourself.
Is Edpuzzle free?
Edpuzzle offers a free option for teachers. Its limits and paid plans change, so check Edpuzzle's own plans page for current details.
Can students use SimpleQuizMaker without an account?
To take a shared quiz, yes: they open the link and answer. To generate their own quizzes and flashcards, they create a free account.
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Create a Free Quiz — Sign UpUse Edpuzzle to put questions inside a video; use SimpleQuizMaker to turn a video, PDF or notes into a separate quiz and flashcards.