Our verdict
Being tested. An editor is using Padlet hands-on; the verdict and score appear here once they sign it off.
What it does
Padlet is an online board where people post notes, links, pictures, videos and drawings, arranged as a wall, a grid, a timeline or a map. Teachers use it to collect ideas from a class, share resources or display work, and teams use it for brainstorming.
It has AI features too: AI recipes can build a whole board from a description, and AI image makes a picture for a post.
Why use it
- Anyone with the link can post, without an account if you allow it.
- Many layouts: walls, timelines, maps and more.
- Moderation lets you approve posts before others see them.
How it works
- Sign up on the Padlet website.
- Create a board and choose a layout.
- Set who can view and post, and turn on moderation for pupils.
- Share the link or QR code.
How hard is it to use?
Beginner Easy to start. You need an account, not any technical know-how.
Made for beginners: create a board and share the link.
What it costs
Free plan; paid plans. A free plan with a few active boards. Paid plans, such as Platinum, add unlimited boards and bigger uploads, and Padlet for Schools covers a whole school.
Prices change often, so check Padlet’s own site before you pay.
Watch out for
- Set privacy and moderation before you share a board with pupils.
- Don’t ask pupils to post personal details on a board.
Your data
Check the privacy settings on each board, and Padlet’s privacy policy against your school’s data protection policy.
We haven’t confirmed that Padlet can keep your data in the UK, so check where it keeps your data before you share anything private or about other people.