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What Is Padlet?

Dostoevsky said that beauty will save the world. Padlet offers beautiful boards and canvases for visual thinkers and learners. Use boards to collect, organize, and present anything. Use sandboxes for whiteboarding, lessons, and activities. Over 40 million people every month actively use Padlet. They use it to collaborate on files, manage digital assets visually, and more. Dostoevsky would have loved Padlet.

Who Uses Padlet?

Classrooms, K-12 schools, districts, universities, and adult education. Small businesses, startups, and enterprises. Foodies, photographers, writers, travelers. Family, friends, and teammates.

Padlet Software - Beautiful boards and canvases for visual thinkers and learners. Used by 40 million people worldwide. Get started for free.
Padlet Software - We have boards to collect, organize, and share thoughts.
Padlet Software - We have sandboxes: digital canvases for whiteboards, lessons, and activities.
Padlet Software - Lay out your information as a map, board, or freeform canvas. Group and sort posts by different properties.
Padlet Software - Present as a slideshow. Share with a link or QR code. Embed anywhere. Export to PDF.

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Reviews of Padlet

Average score

Overall
4.9
Ease of Use
4.8
Customer Service
4.6
Features
4.7
Value for Money
4.6

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87%
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Kashmeera
Kashmeera
Science Facilitator in India
Verified LinkedIn User
E-Learning, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

A unique way of feedback collection

5.0 last year

Pros:

I like the way padlet has available canvases for different needs

Cons:

The free version has only 5 padlets to use

Wallwisher Response

last year

Thank you, Kashmeera, for your thoughtful review of Padlet. We're delighted that our platform's versatility has been beneficial for your feedback collection efforts as a Science Facilitator. We appreciate your feedback about the limitations of the free version. If you have any more feedback or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out over social media @padlet. We're here to support your educational endeavors and enhance your experience with Padlet.

Jen
Geometry Teacher in US
E-Learning, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Padlet Discussion Board Use

5.0 2 months ago

Comments: Padlet is easy to use and a great method to inform and allow interactions

Pros:

Our school uses Padlet to post all digital information and resources for our students. The ability to connect Padlets allows for a lot of Flexibility. This year I noticed a new Padlet format discussion and I am using that in my online classes

Cons:

On the Discussion Padlet it would be nice to have a teacher view to quickly look at new posts and replies based on a time frame. So if we grade on day x and then do grading on day y we would just see a list of post and critiques made within thta time froma.

Dr Thiruchelvi
Alibaba GDT Lecturer in Malaysia
Education Management, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Padlet as an instrument for Lesson Delivery

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: It has been pleasant and useful as I enjoy engaging my students in the learning

Pros:

Ease of use with AI, is the added feature which I found useful.

Cons:

None yet. I will certainly use it with students in the new session and provide my feedback. I enjoy an interactive presence online with my students.

Wallwisher Response

8 months ago

Thank you for your feedback on using Padlet for lesson delivery! We're glad to hear that the AI feature has been useful and that you find Padlet easy to use. It's great that you're looking forward to further integrating it into your sessions and enjoying interactive online engagement with your students. We appreciate your willingness to provide additional feedback as you continue to use Padlet. If you need any support or have suggestions in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to us on social media (@padlet). We're here to ensure your experience remains pleasant and effective!

Flor
Department Head in Indonesia
Education Management, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Padlet review

5.0 2 months ago

Comments: I really like padlet. Instead of using google drive, i do use padlet to organise my department files.

Pros:

Organised files and easy to access. Friendly user.

Cons:

Number of free padlets. I hope the free padlets will be more than three

Donna
Adjunct Faculty in US
Education Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

My Educator's Appreciation for Padlet!

5.0 2 months ago

Comments: My Pros describe--I've used in my math and reading content teaching with 5th grade. I've also used extensively with my Adult ESL students! They enjoy using it, adding pictures and it enhances their writing skills. Love it!

Pros:

Many different ways to use for teaching strategies/writing/math, all content areas at all different levels, plus the captivating backgrounds! Please add more captivating backgrounds!

Cons:

Nothing! However, possibly, when you have updates to the different areas of the platform, it's a bit hard to adjust to the newness. Have used for years! Still want to use!

Ida
Wellbeing lead in United Arab Emirates
Education Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Padlet review

4.0 2 months ago New

Comments: I love using the Padlet as it allows for easy documentation and gather responses

Pros:

Padlet provides an opportunity to gather responses/ knowledge from participants and its encouraging to read others thoughts and views. It's flexible interface allows for posting of images and pictures thereby allowing different ways of expression. It permits users to change the background and format it according to ones needs, making it versatile and effective. Padlet stays on the dashboard and can be retrieved for future reference.

Cons:

When downloading the pdf version of the Padlet the look of it changes. Maintaining the same could be preferred.

Clare
Teacher in US
Higher Education, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Middle School Use

5.0 last month New

Comments: I love to use padlet to showcase student work and have students collaborate with each other on a board. I also like that it can be personalized with backgrounds and images.

Pros:

I like to have students being able to post either anonymously or with their name.

Cons:

Nothing I can think of off the top of my head.

Patricia
Teacher in US
Education Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

In Love With Padlet

5.0 2 months ago

Comments: Practical, easy to use, fun, engaging, and I love it

Pros:

Padlet is the best software to use to make and share content with my students and others colleagues. Love the new features

Cons:

Nothing, I have had a great experience so far

Gina
Teacher and PL Facilitator in US
Education Management, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Love this for PL workshops

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: It has been great having my padlets and I use them when I lead professional development. My participants return to the padlets again and again. And each time I lead a workshop, we gain more ideas onto the Padlet.

Pros:

I like that it’s visually stimulating and that it is a living document. There are many options for engaging with a Padlet too.

Cons:

I wish the free version allowed for a few more padlets.

Tamora
Teavher in US
Education Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

ELAR friendly

5.0 last month New

Comments: Overall, I’ve had a great experience and I look forward to explore and learn more about Padlet.

Pros:

I’m able to give feed back to the entire class and everyone can see my corrections.

Cons:

Students can edit after so many days after the initial post.

Angelia
CTE teacher in US
Education Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Padlet is excellent

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: Excellent! My students and conference attendees can add and use the product as I control when it is locked and unlocked! Love the QR code as well to share!

Pros:

When other programs fail - Padlet will play resources!

Cons:

Moving the icons into place; however, you can control this we different templates.

Wallwisher Response

6 months ago

Thank you for leaving this review, Angelia! I'm glad Padlet is useful for your students and conference attendees. If you are still having trouble getting the icons to move into place, please feel free to reach out at https://padlet.com/contact-us so we can help you troubleshoot. Thanks again for using Padlet!

maria
Teacher in Indonesia
Education Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

good to give more space

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: easy for me to collect students opinion during my class. so, i can read during my break when i don't have time to share or discuss in the class.

Pros:

multiple design, colourful, interest for sharing

Cons:

multiple design, colourful, interest for sharing

Wallwisher Response

3 months ago

Thanks for your review, Maria! I’m glad Padlet makes it easy for you to gather student feedback in a way that fits into your busy schedule. It's great to hear that Padlet’s design features are helping keep your students engaged. If you have any other suggestions or feedback, please reach out at https://padlet.com/contact-us or on social media @padlet. Thanks again for using Padlet!

Jonathan
Chief Operating Officer in US
Financial Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

I love Padlet. Best features.

5.0 last year

Comments: Delighted user. This software is worth trying. User friendliness at its finest.

Pros:

Having fun in what you do is a highway to success. Padlet has given me the freedom I need to take control of my surroundings as a Chief Operating Officer. This comes in hand with an advanced capability to organize work and achieve more. Files, assets and ideas are given the attention they require to drive the company goals to greater heights. Padlet has it all.

Cons:

Padlet has no cons in my experience. It is easy to use and maintain. Cost effective and very secure.

Wallwisher Response

last year

Hi Jonathan! Thank you for leaving this review. We are so glad to hear that Padlet is the tool you need to succeed as COO. We aim to delight, and we're glad to have achieved that goal in your case. We'd love to hear more about how you use Padlet. Feel free to drop us a line anytime: https://padlet.com/contact-us - Thank you again for using Padlet!

Maina
Director in Kenya
Education Management, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

colaboration

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: it is amazing
I ran my training interactively

Pros:

teamwork on my sessions action plans in my sessions

Cons:

work can be deleted it only allows 5 for un paid yet it i sused ib education

Wallwisher Response

3 months ago

Thank you for the review, Maina! I’m glad to hear Padlet has been a helpful tool for teamwork and action plans during your sessions. It’s also great to know that switching from Jamboard to Padlet has provided a more secure and familiar experience for your participants. If you have any other feedback or questions, feel free to reach out at https://padlet.com/contact-us or on social media @padlet. Thanks again for choosing Padlet!

Rubi
professor in Brazil
Education Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

I love very much my Padlet!

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: I knew the Padlet in the middle of 2020 year and since this I use for profissional and personal purposes. Like teacher, I share contents, exercises and stuff with my students. As private purposes, I use like photos galery to share with my family and friends. When my father was sick my sisters and I share all contenst that we found to help us to understaind his disease.
I think that is a great tool for many purposes

Pros:

It´s easy to use, allow exposition of contents and interaction with the readers. It´s funny, humorous and versatile. It´s for free If you wish!

Cons:

Nothing! Believe me, I joke around calling myself "The Padlet crazy girl!", because I use Padlet for everthing!

Wallwisher Response

3 months ago

Thanks for your thoughtful review, Rubi! It’s wonderful to hear how you’re using Padlet both professionally and personally. We love that it’s a tool you can rely on for so many purposes, from teaching to sharing moments with family. We're honored to be part of your journey. If you ever have any questions or additional feedback, please reach out at https://padlet.com/contact-us or @padlet on social media. Thanks again for being such a dedicated Padlet user!

Cindi
Senior Professor in US
Higher Education, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Dread Rubric Writing No More

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: I work with pre-service teachers and Padlet is a wonderful way for them to experience technology they can use in the classroom. The new AI features are amazing and I am still working with refining my search terms. Students who are leery of technology have an easy time using Padlet and that is so helpful in easing them into other uses.

Pros:

I absolutely love the new rubric creation! This is a task I dreaded and now actually look forward to creating rubrics. Padlet takes my directions and generates a rubric to my specifications. I can then make any minor tweaks necessary and boom -my job is done.

Cons:

Honestly, what I like least is my inability to remember how to log in to our school site without having to open a pre-existing Padlet. That's all on me!

Wallwisher Response

8 months ago

Thank you so much for your enthusiastic review! It’s fantastic to hear that the new rubric creation feature has transformed a task you once dreaded into something you now look forward to. We're thrilled that Padlet is making your job easier and helping pre-service teachers become more comfortable with technology in the classroom. Your feedback about the login process is also noted; if you need assistance with easier access or have any other inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to us on social media (@padlet). We're here to help ensure your experience is smooth and enjoyable!

Geraldine
Educator in South Africa
Primary/Secondary Education, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Padlet is awesome

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: Love it and I would highly recommend it to any teacher wanting an easy prep for lesson planning.

Pros:

I love the set up and easy access in using Padlet for our planning and prep. It allows us to have a clear overview of the week's expectations for our subjects and easy access to the video clips, media and worksheet.

Cons:

I'm still learning the different aspects to Padlet and hopefully in my holidays I can get time to learn more cool features.

Wallwisher Response

8 months ago

Thank you for your wonderful review! It's great to hear that Padlet is serving as a valuable tool in your planning and preparation, providing a clear and accessible overview of weekly expectations and materials. We're glad that the ease of use is enhancing your teaching process. We appreciate your enthusiasm for learning more about Padlet's features. If you need any guidance or have specific questions as you explore further, please don't hesitate to reach out to us on social media (@padlet). We're here to support your discovery and ensure you make the most out of Padlet. Your recommendation to other teachers is much appreciated, and we look forward to continuing to support your educational efforts!

John
Digital Media and Technology Integration Instructor in US
Primary/Secondary Education, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Padlet is an Educators Asset

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: Padlet is a tool every teacher can utilize in their class practice. It's easy to set up fun, creative boards to display student work. Collaboration and feedback are key features that make Padlet one of the more useful technology tools for teachers.

Pros:

Opportunity to curate student work Students can provide feedback Collaboration with others Easy to manage and create Opportunity to put into a slideshow to display student work Various templates to create Padlet

Cons:

Could use more font styles Otherwise, I enjoy this entire tool

Wallwisher Response

9 months ago

Thank you for the detailed review! We're thrilled to hear how Padlet serves as a valuable resource for educators like you, facilitating student collaboration and creativity. We appreciate your suggestion about adding more font styles and will consider it as we continue to enhance our platform. If you have any more ideas or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us on social media (@padlet). Your input helps us make Padlet even better!

Anne
teacher in Canada
E-Learning, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

An essential tool

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: With padlet, I spare time, I can find easily saved links or files.
The content is well displayed.

Pros:

Easy use easy file management easy file sharing

Cons:

There is nothing I liked least

Wallwisher Response

8 months ago

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Padlet! We're delighted to hear that you find it essential for easy file management and sharing, and that it helps you save time and keep your content well-organized. It's great to know that Padlet stood out to you as the best option when comparing tools. We appreciate your continued support and are thrilled that Padlet meets your needs so effectively. If you have any further feedback, questions, or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us on social media (@padlet). We’re here to ensure that Padlet continues to serve you well!

Alexis
Teacher in US
Education Management, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Padlet in the Classroom!

5.0 8 months ago

Pros:

I love how Padlet allows students to use technology to collaborate. I have used it in the classroom many times as a way for students to share their thoughts about a subject, while also being able to read the thoughts of their classmates. This technology works great as an Exit Ticket. You can have students put their name and their comment to make sure everyone collaborates. Also, I love how each Padlet generates a QR code. Students can enter the Padlet quickly and easily by using their phone to scan the QR code. They don't have to type a long URL to access the form. This is a great way to get students engaged. I have shared it with my colleagues and they have had great success implementing it in their classrooms as well.

Cons:

Some of the functions are little hard for students to figure out, such as how to add a picture to their comment.

Wallwisher Response

8 months ago

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with using Padlet in the classroom! It’s fantastic to hear how it facilitates collaboration among your students and enhances engagement with features like QR code access. We appreciate you spreading the word to your colleagues and contributing to a successful implementation across classrooms. We understand there might be a learning curve with some functionalities, such as adding pictures to comments. We're continually working on improving our interface to make it more intuitive. If you have any specific suggestions or need guidance on how to make these functions easier for students, please reach out to us on social media (@padlet). We're here to support you and ensure Padlet remains a valuable tool in your teaching arsenal!

Dalal
EAL Head in United Arab Emirates
E-Learning, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Education tool

5.0 8 months ago

Pros:

It is very useful to sort and store resources and also for communication and collaboration.

Cons:

The fact that you can only attach one link or resource to each post.

Wallwisher Response

8 months ago

Thank you for your feedback on using Padlet as an educational tool! We're glad to hear that it has been useful for sorting, storing resources, and facilitating communication and collaboration. We appreciate your comment regarding the limitation of attaching only one link or resource per post. Understanding these constraints helps us identify areas where we can improve the functionality and user experience. We'll consider how we might enhance this aspect to better meet the needs of educators like you. If you have any more suggestions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us on social media (@padlet). We're here to support you and make Padlet even more valuable in your educational toolkit!

Ryann
Teacher in US
E-Learning, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Top Tech Tool for Teachers

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: I love using this as a digital discussion board for students to use across classes to see how they are working with one another.

Pros:

I love that it's easy to use and there are a variety of post types instead of just being one or two like other similar sites.

Cons:

I wish there were more free padlets for educators.

Wallwisher Response

3 months ago

Thanks for your review, Ryann! It’s great to hear that you’re finding Padlet easy to use and that the variety of post types is helping your students collaborate across classes. I understand the desire for more free padlets, and I’ll pass that feedback along to the team. If you have any other thoughts or need support, feel free to reach out at https://padlet.com/contact-us or on social media @padlet. Thanks for being a loyal Padlet user!

Ricardo
Faculty in US
Education Management, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Padlet review

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: My overall experience using Padlet is very positive

Pros:

it is free for a few amount of classes which is convenient

Cons:

it requires somehow time to learn to use it. The updates should be accompanied by a video explaining how to use the new features.

Wallwisher Response

3 months ago

Thanks for your feedback, Ricardo! I’m glad you’ve had a positive experience with Padlet so far. I’ve noted your suggestion for tutorial videos with feature updates, and I’ll share it with our team. If you have any other questions or feedback, feel free to reach out at https://padlet.com/contact-us or @padlet on social media. Thanks for trying Padlet!

Prem
Adjunct Academic and Academic Collaboration in South Africa
Higher Education, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Padlet - A Digital tool fit for purpose and projection

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: Really extends and strengthens the value of using this digital education and communication tool.

Pros:

I am still learning about padlet, but for now I always wanted to make my webinar sessions come alive with a little narrative, relevant pictures, videos, student comments and most of all without discriminating special education needs students - SEN. Creating lessons with a touch of holistic learning using padlet as a digital education communication platform that makes interacting fun and engaging for the Class. Padlet allows us using the Universal Design for Learning UDL as an approach to Teaching and Learning that gives all students an equal opportunity. We are not leaving any learner behind.

Cons:

Difficult to create new padlets as it latches onto the previous padlets and make it difficult to separate the different padlets.

Kathi
Educator in US
2128, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Additional student materials

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: I found Padlet when education was put on a hold due to Covid. I was able to continue working with students easily during this time thank to Padlet

Pros:

I can easily post the weekly agenda to students and parents. Additional materials are there for students who need additional support

Cons:

not a whole lot of anything. It is very user friendly for all students at all different levels.

Wallwisher Response

7 months ago

Thank you, Kathi, for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Padlet has been a valuable tool for posting agendas and providing additional materials to students and parents. It's great to know that Padlet was helpful during the challenging times of Covid. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please reach out to us on social media @padlet.