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Overview
Top Hat provides a comprehensive platform for personalizing course content and enhancing student engagement. The process of syncing large gradebooks can occasionally be slow; nonetheless, its powerful tools for creating interactive assignments and tracking real-time comprehension provide invaluable insights for improving learning outcomes.
Overall Rating
Based on 5 users reviews
3.8
Rating Distribution
Positive
80%
Neutral
20%
Negative
0%
Starting Price
Custom
Top Hat Specifications
- Activity Dashboard
- Asynchronous Learning
- Activity Tracking
- Access Controls/Permissions
What Is Top Hat?
Top Hat is an active learning platform designed for higher education institutions to combat student disengagement. The software enables educators to transform traditional lectures into dynamic, two-way conversations through the use of interactive polls, quizzes, and discussions. It centralizes key classroom functions by consolidating student response systems, assessment tools, and customizable digital course materials into one cohesive ecosystem. This approach complements existing learning management system (LMS) platforms, making it a comprehensive tool for modern pedagogy.
Top Hat Pricing
The Top Hat cost ranges in the following subscription packages:
For Students:
- 1 Term (4 months): $33
- 1 Year (12 months): $53
- 4 Years (48 months): $96
Institutions Plan: Custom pricing
Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change.
Top Hat Integrations
The software supports integration with multiple platforms, such as:
Who Is Top Hat For?
Top Hat is ideal for educators, students, and administrators within the higher education sector.
Is Top Hat Right For You?
Top Hat is the ideal solution for educators seeking to enhance, not replace, their existing LMS with a powerful student engagement layer. Its standout ability to foster active learning through real-time interaction sets it apart. This focus on pedagogical impact was recognized when it was named the 2025 Courseware Solution Provider of the Year. Trusted by over 750 North American institutions, the platform is a scalable and secure choice for improving student outcomes and transforming the classroom experience.
Still not sure about Top Hat? Contact our support team at (661) 384-7070 for further guidance.
Top Hat Features
Real-Time Data And Insights
This feature provides educators with actionable data on student attendance, participation, and assessment results. The centralized gradebook enables instructors to track comprehension in real-time, identify at-risk students, and adjust their teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes for the entire class.
Pages Content Editor
Top Hat empowers educators to create or customize interactive digital textbooks and course materials. This tool streamlines the seamless integration of multimedia, case studies, and embedded questions, providing a dynamic and up-to-date alternative to static, expensive physical textbooks.
Automated Attendance
The feature saves valuable administrative time with automated attendance tracking. Using a secure 4-digit code and optional geolocation technology, instructors can easily verify student presence in any classroom setting. Attendance data is captured instantly and integrated directly into the course gradebook for analysis and evaluation.
Interactive Polls And Quizzes
This software enables educators to engage students directly during lectures with a variety of polling and quizzing options. With 14 different question types and auto-grading functionality, it provides students with immediate feedback. It helps instructors gauge class-wide understanding of key concepts on the fly.
Assignments And Exams
Top Hat software supports flexible and secure assessments to protect academic integrity during online and in-person testing. Educators can create assignments with various question types, monitor student activity, and provide immediate feedback to students. At the same time, students can complete the work on their own devices seamlessly.
Pros And Cons of Top Hat
Pros
Effective for tracking attendance
Seamless integration with major LMS platforms
Boosts in-class student engagement
Cons
Geolocation attendance can be inaccurate
Occasional quiz response submission lag
Top Hat Reviews
Total 5 reviews
3.8
All reviews are from verified customers
Rating Distribution
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Share your experience
Small Business, 11-50 employees
“Useful Peer Review feature”
Pros
Nothing difficult about it right from the start. Onboarding was smooth for me. I've been relying on it for over 2 years now to help students grasp concepts and assess their knowledge through quizzes. The peer review feature has become one of my go-to features especially since it syncs with Canvas and streamlines my grading process.
Cons
The only thing that bothers me is the price point. It's a bit expensive compared to alternatives like clicker.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
7
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Mid Market, 101-500 employees
“Awesome Tool packed with features”
Pros
Really simple to join sessions with the class code they give you. The free version comes packed with features that let you actually participate instead of just sitting there. What I like most is how it tracks your progress over time. You can see if your getting better or worse each class which definitely makes you more accountable for your own learning.
Cons
One and only issue I've noticed is that refreshing can be pretty slow sometimes so there's a delay when trying to get the most current information on screen.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Mid Market, 101-500 employees
“Not Suitable for Math-Heavy Courses”
Pros
The gradebook works really well for me. Assigning questions to students who missed class is easy and saves time.
Cons
Top Hat software has a frustrating bug with math questions. Whenever I try to create problems involving mathematics, I get an error saying "Answers cannot contain commas." I've reported this issue to support but they told me fixing it isn't a priority. This makes the platform pretty much useless for anyone teaching math-heavy courses.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
3
Customer Support
2
Functionality
5
Frequently Asked Questions
What other apps does Top Hat integrate with?
Top Hat integrates with Canvas, Blackboard, D2L Brightspace, Moodle, and Sakai.
What language does Top Hat support?
Top Hat is primarily available in English.
Who are the typical users of Top Hat?
The typical users of Top Hat features are educators, administrators, and students across the higher education sector.
What level of support does Top Hat offer?
Top Hat offers support via chat, form submission, FAQs, and a support center.
What types of pricing plans does Top Hat offer?
The Top Hat price ranges across for student plans of 1 Term (4 months) at $33, 1 Year (12 months) at $53, and 4 Years (48 months) at $96, as well as a custom quote for institutional plans. Request a personalized Top Hat pricing quote for your business.
Does Top Hat have a mobile app?
Yes, Top Hat offers a mobile app for both Android and iOS devices.
Does Top Hat offer an API?
Yes, Top Hat offers an API.