Alternatives to Kami
A web-based classroom platform for annotating PDFs and other resources and making them interactive. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Kami
A web-based classroom platform for annotating PDFs and other resources and making them interactive.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Kami.
Flexcil
A study app that combines PDF reading, annotation and handwritten notes on tablets and the web.
Flexcil moves PDF annotation onto tablets with stylus gestures and handwritten notes, aimed at individual students rather than teacher dashboards, though it offers a free programme for schools.
Diigo
A web annotation and bookmarking service with a browser extension for highlighting, tagging and saving pages.
Diigo centres on highlighting and sticky notes on web pages and PDFs through a browser extension, with tags and groups instead of classroom and LMS tools.
Notability
A note app combining handwriting, audio recording and transcription with AI summaries, quizzes and flashcards.
Notability focuses on handwritten notes with audio recording and transcription on iOS, Android and web, and lacks the LMS integration and teacher progress insights Kami provides.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Moodle
An open-source learning management system that schools and organisations can host themselves.
Screencastify
A browser-based screen recorder for Chrome and Edge for recording, editing and sharing videos.
WeVideo
A cloud-based video editor and interactive video platform aimed mainly at schools and training teams.
Kahoot!
A game-based quiz platform for classroom lessons, study sessions, meetings and family games.
ScreenPal
A screen recorder and video editor, formerly Screencast-O-Matic, available online and as a desktop app.
Khan Academy
A free nonprofit learning platform with interactive lessons, videos and practice exercises across many subjects.
