All the engagement of bar trivia — without the expensive hardware, long contracts, or outdated tablets. Quizado is a modern, AI-powered trivia platform that runs on any device.
See how the features compare side by side.
Buzztime requires proprietary tablets at $149–$199/month with long-term contracts.
Quizado runs on any device with a browser. Players join via QR code on their own phones — zero hardware cost.
Players are limited to Buzztime tablets mounted at tables — no personal device support.
Quizado lets players use their own smartphones. Scan a QR code and start playing instantly — no app download.
Buzztime requires professional hardware installation and ongoing maintenance.
Quizado is ready in 2 minutes. Just open a browser, create a game, and display the QR code on your TV.
Buzztime provides static content packages. Creating custom questions requires manual effort.
Quizado's AI generates trivia, opinion, and image questions on any topic in seconds.
Buzztime typically requires multi-year agreements with early termination fees.
Quizado has no contracts. Start free, upgrade when you're ready, cancel anytime.
Buzztime offers standard trivia formats with limited customization.
Quizado has 6 round types: Buzzer Race, Everyone Answers, Majority Rules, Knockout, Wager, and more.
Built from the ground up for modern bar trivia and live events.
Generate trivia, opinion, and visual questions on any topic instantly. No more spending hours writing questions or paying for content packages.
Players scan a QR code with their phone to join — no app download, no account creation. Works on any smartphone with a browser.
Keep your trivia nights fresh with Buzzer Race, Everyone Answers, Majority Rules, Knockout, Wager rounds, and classic Jeopardy-style play.
Use images, audio clips, and video in your questions. Create picture rounds, music rounds, and multimedia trivia experiences.
Add your venue logo, colors, and branding to every game. Make it yours without paying extra for enterprise features.
Go from zero to a running trivia game in under 2 minutes. No hardware installation, no software downloads, no IT support needed.
Buzztime is a solid choice if your venue wants fully automated, 24/7 trivia tournaments without a live host, and you're comfortable with the hardware investment and long-term commitment. Their established network means you get a proven system with decades of refinement. Quizado is the better choice if you want flexibility, lower costs, AI-generated content, and a modern player experience on personal devices.
Quizado is a modern, software-only bar trivia platform. Unlike Buzztime, it requires no proprietary hardware or tablets — players join via QR code on their own phones. Quizado includes AI-powered question generation, 6 different round types, and rich media support, all starting from a free tier with no contracts.
Yes! Since Quizado is entirely software-based, there's no installation required. You can start hosting trivia with Quizado tonight while still evaluating. Many venues run their first Quizado trivia night alongside their existing Buzztime setup before making the full switch.
No. Quizado runs in any web browser. You just need a laptop or tablet to host, and a TV or projector to display the game screen. Players use their own smartphones to join and play.
Quizado starts free and offers paid plans for venues that want premium features. Buzztime starts at $149/month and typically requires hardware fees and long-term contracts. Most venues save significantly by switching to Quizado.
Yes! Quizado supports unlimited teams and players per game. There's no hardware limitation since everyone plays on their own phone. Whether you have 5 or 50 teams, the experience stays smooth.
Quizado requires an internet connection for the host device and player phones. However, the app is optimized to work well even on typical bar/restaurant WiFi networks.
Try Quizado free — no download needed. Host your first trivia night tonight!
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