A free Jackbox alternative that runs in your browser
Love the "one screen, everyone on their phone" style of Jackbox but want something free that works on any TV or laptop? TogetherPlay works the same way: open the site on a big screen, everyone scans a QR code and plays in their phone's browser.
How TogetherPlay compares
| TogetherPlay | Jackbox Party Packs | Kahoot | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (promotion period) | Paid, bought per pack | Free basic plan, paid plans for more features |
| Setup | Open a website on any screen | Install on a console, PC or Mac | Website or app |
| Players join on | Phone browser, QR code | Phone browser, room code | Phone app or browser, PIN |
| Best for | Getting to know each other: icebreakers, charades, werewolf, murder mystery | Comedy drawing and writing games | Quizzes and trivia |
| Group size | 2–20 players per screen | Varies by game, many 3–8 plus an audience | Large classes and events |
| Languages | English, 中文, Español, Français | Several, varies by game | Many |
Based on each product's public information as of October 2026. Check their sites for current prices and features.
What you can play
- Act It Out: charades with the word on your phone.
- Wolf in the Village: werewolf / mafia with secret roles on your phone and a narrator voice, so nobody has to sit out as the host.
- Murder Mystery Night and Role-Play Mystery (jubensha): secret characters, clues and a culprit to unmask. See the murder mystery cases.
- Two Truths and a Lie, Who Said It?, Read the Room, Common Ground: quick games that get people talking.
- Three Levels: conversation cards from warm-up to deep end.
When Jackbox is still the better pick
If your group mostly wants drawing games and joke-writing contests, Jackbox has more of them. TogetherPlay is built for groups that want to laugh and get to know each other: families, friend groups and teams at work.
Questions
- Is TogetherPlay really free?
- Yes. Every game is free during the current promotion period, with no account needed.
- Do I need a console or Steam?
- No. Any device with a web browser can host: a smart TV, laptop, tablet or a screen shared on Zoom.
- How many players can join?
- 2 to 20 players per screen.