COMPARE · UPDATED NOVEMBER 2026

The best free Jeopardy makers

Seven tools for making and hosting a Jeopardy-style game, compared on what matters on game day: whether players can buzz in, what the free plan includes, and what it costs to go further.

We make Jeopardy Room. Every other tool's details come from its own website as of November 1, 2026, and each entry says where it is stronger.

Quick picks

Side by side

ToolFree planPaidPlayers buzz inAI board drafts
Jeopardy RoomBuild and host without an account; phone buzzers, clue timers, Daily Doubles and Final Jeopardy for up to 30 players; 3 AI draftsPro $5/month or $39/yearYes, free3 free drafts; unlimited on Pro
JeopardyLabsBuild and play with no registration; 5 million+ games to browse; ad-freeOptional $20 one-time membershipNot built in (its creator offers a separate buzzer app, Buzzonk)None listed
FactileUp to 5 teams and 3 custom games; no buzzer mode$48 to $90 a year (billed yearly)On paid plansAvailable at extra cost
BaamboozleFree-forever basic plan$59.88 a year, or $7.99 a monthNo; played from one shared screenNot listed on its plans page
TriviaMaker2 teams and 20 buzzers; limited game styles; no customization$19 a year (or $6.99 a month) to $39.99 a yearYes; 20 free, up to 200 on paid plansOn Premium Plus ($39.99 a year)
Super Teacher ToolsEverything is free, with images, embedded video and simple scorekeepingNoneNot mentionedNone
Flippity Quiz ShowFree template; needs a Google accountNone listedNot mentionedNone
1. BEST FOR LIVE GAMES WHERE PLAYERS BUZZ IN FROM THEIR PHONES

Jeopardy Room

Players join with a room code or QR scan and buzz from their phones; the first buzz locks everyone else out and scores update when the host marks a response.

Good at

  • Phone buzzers and automatic scoring on the free plan
  • Generate a board from a topic, paste your own Q&As, or import a CSV
  • Daily Doubles, Final Jeopardy with private wagers, and a TV view for the projector

Keep in mind

  • Needs an internet connection; no offline play
  • Image clues and the two-round Classic format are Pro
  • A smaller ready-made library than JeopardyLabs
2. BEST FOR A QUICK BOARD ON A PROJECTOR, AND THE BIGGEST TEMPLATE LIBRARY

JeopardyLabs

The long-running classic: type a board, share the link, and play on one screen while players raise hands or shout.

Good at

  • No account needed to build
  • Huge library of games made by teachers
  • Games can be downloaded to play offline

Keep in mind

  • No built-in buzzers, Daily Doubles or Final Jeopardy (its FAQ suggests workarounds)
  • The host keeps score by hand
3. BEST FOR CLASSROOMS THAT WANT MANY TEAMS AND A BUZZER MODE, PAID YEARLY

Factile

A polished Jeopardy-style builder with team play, a buzzer mode and question banks on its paid plans.

Good at

  • Up to 100 teams on paid plans
  • Media, equations and shared question banks
  • Business plan adds private games and your logo

Keep in mind

  • Buzzer mode is not on the free plan
  • Free accounts keep only 3 custom games
4. BEST FOR ONE-SCREEN TEAM GAMES WITH NO STUDENT DEVICES

Baamboozle

A classroom favorite for team games on one screen, with power-ups and themes that keep turns lively.

Good at

  • Nothing for students to install or join
  • Large library of teacher-made games
  • Multi-teacher school licences by quote

Keep in mind

  • Players don't buzz in from their own devices
  • Free games are smaller (third-party reviews cite 24 questions and 4 teams)
5. BEST FOR GAME-SHOW STYLES BEYOND THE JEOPARDY GRID

TriviaMaker

A multi-format game-show maker with grid, trivia, list and wheel games, plus a buzz mode.

Good at

  • Many game styles in one app
  • Low yearly price for more teams and buzzers
  • Logos, colors and music on paid plans

Keep in mind

  • Free plan allows only 2 teams
  • Customization is turned off on the free plan
6. BEST FOR A COMPLETELY FREE CLASSROOM REVIEW GAME

Super Teacher Tools

A free set of teacher tools whose Jeopardy-style review game is its most popular.

Good at

  • Free with no paid tier
  • Pictures and video in questions

Keep in mind

  • Scorekeeping is simple
  • No buzzers mentioned
7. BEST FOR TEACHERS WHO ALREADY WORK IN GOOGLE SHEETS

Flippity Quiz Show

Copy a Google Sheets template, type your questions, publish the sheet and get a playable quiz show.

Good at

  • Build in a spreadsheet you already use
  • Bonus questions with wagers

Keep in mind

  • Setup takes a few steps in Google Sheets
  • Point values can't be changed
TRY IT FREE

Want players buzzing in from their phones?

Make a board from a topic or your own questions, share one room code, and play. No account needed to host.

FAQ

Common questions

What is the best free Jeopardy maker?
It depends on how you play. For players buzzing in from their own phones with automatic scoring, Jeopardy Room does that free for up to 30 players. For a quick board on one screen, JeopardyLabs is free with no account. For one-screen team games with no devices, Baamboozle has a free plan.
Which Jeopardy makers have buzzers?
Jeopardy Room has phone buzzers on its free plan. TriviaMaker has a buzz mode with 20 buzzers free. Factile's buzzer mode is on its paid plans. JeopardyLabs points to a separate buzzer app, and Baamboozle is played from one shared screen.
Can AI make a Jeopardy board for me?
Yes. Jeopardy Room drafts a full board from a topic, with 3 free drafts. TriviaMaker includes an AI question generator on Premium Plus, and Factile offers AI game-making at extra cost.
How was this comparison made?
We make Jeopardy Room. Every other tool's details come from its own website as of November 1, 2026, except where a third-party review is noted. If something has changed, tell us through the help page and we'll update it.

JeopardyLabs, Factile, Baamboozle, TriviaMaker, Super Teacher Tools and Flippity are trademarks of their respective owners. Jeopardy Room is not affiliated with or endorsed by them, or by Jeopardy! Productions, Inc.