Annotate.net
Annotate.net: A broad interactive classroom platform with free instructor plans and wide device coverage. Ranked #16 of 27 in Interactive Classroom Software by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for broad device and remote teaching coverage.
At a glance
- Editor score7.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forBroad device and remote teaching coverage
- Free planYes
- Paid from$15.99/user/yr
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports presentations, polls, quizzes, annotations, and whiteboarding
- Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension
- Free instructor options cover core response and presentation features
Where it doesn't
- Free Instructor screen sharing is limited to 2 hours per day
- Advanced storage, notebooks, recording, and courses require paid tiers
- The plan structure separates instructor and student access
Our verdict on Annotate.net
Annotate.net is an interactive classroom platform for K–12 teachers, higher-education instructors, corporate trainers, and presenters. It combines digital notebooks, interactive presentations, annotations, screen sharing, livestreaming, collaboration activities, live polls, and formative assessments. Instructors can import PowerPoint, SMART Notebook, PDF, Google Slides, and web content, while students can respond from supported devices. The platform also includes ten interactive question types, auto-graded assignments, assessment history, and audio or video feedback.
The plan structure supports both free and paid entry points. Instructor Free includes 100 MB of storage, public notebooks, a real-time student response system, file imports, and screen sharing limited to 2 hours per day. Educational Instructor Free adds 500 MB of storage, private notebooks, whiteboarding, basic screencasting, and the response system. Instructor Pro costs $34.99 per user per year and adds 15 GB of storage, private notebooks, cloud remote desktop control, livestream and screen-share recording, and shared courses. Educational Instructor Pro costs $19.99 per user per year with 15 GB of storage, private notebooks, cloud remote desktop control, livestream sessions, and shared courses. Student Pro costs $15.99 per user per year and supports unlimited regular and large enrollment courses.
Platform coverage is a clear strength for remote and mixed-device teaching. Annotate.net supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and a Chrome extension, with integrations for Google Classroom, Google Slides, Microsoft Office 365, ClassLink, Dropbox, Box, and YouTube. Its live review, student annotation, collaboration, and feedback tools give instructors several ways to combine presentation and assessment in one classroom workflow. It suits educators who need broad device access and varied interactive activities. Buyers seeking only a narrow polling or presentation tool may find its wider notebook, assessment, collaboration, and livestream feature set more than they need.
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Annotate.net fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $15.99/user/yr |
| Max participants | Not verified |
| Interactive presentations | Yes |
| Live polls | Yes |
| Quiz activities | Yes |
| Audience questions | Yes |
| Assessment reports | Yes |
| LMS integration | Yes |
| Money-back guarantee | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Google Classroom, Google Slides, Microsoft Office 365, ClassLink, Dropbox, Box … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | annotate.net |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Annotate.net integrations
Annotate.net lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Google Classroom
- Google Slides
- Microsoft Office 365
- ClassLink
- Dropbox
- Box
- YouTube
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