Is there a free Jackbox alternative?

padconsole.com is free to start with weekly free plays; an optional Premium subscription unlocks the full catalog.

Is there a Jackbox alternative that runs in the browser?

Yes, PadConsole runs entirely in the browser on the shared screen, and players join with their phones.

A Jackbox alternative: PadConsole

Updated: 2026-10-15

If you like Jackbox-style party games where phones are the controllers, padconsole.com is an alternative that runs in the browser with no packs to buy on Steam or consoles. Bluffing games like IMPOSTOR and KARMA are similar to Jackbox's social deduction games and Quiz Arena (up to 12) to its trivia games; PadConsole also has racing, football, fighting and co-op games. Disclosure: we make PadConsole; we kept the comparison below as fair as we could.

PadConsole vs Jackbox

	PadConsole	Jackbox Games
Runs on	Browser: computer, smart TV, tablet	Party packs bought on Steam, consoles and other stores
Controller	Phone (browser or app)	Phone (browser at jackbox.tv)
Pricing	Free to start; optional Premium subscription	Each pack is bought separately
Languages	English, Turkish, German	English plus some packs in other languages; no Turkish
Game types	Bluffing, trivia, racing, football, fighting, co-op, horror, camera motion	Mostly word, drawing and trivia party games
Remote play	Friend rooms: each home on its own screen, with voice chat	Via screen sharing / streaming

Competitor details compiled from public information as of 15 October 2026 and may have changed.

Picks for Jackbox fans

Bluffing and trivia flavour.

Crack (1–8 players, Party / Mind Game, Ages 7+) — Know your friends, win the night.
The Bill (1–8 players, Party / Bluff & Risk, Ages 12+) — The biggest eater pays.
IMPOSTOR: Last Word (4–8 players, Party / Social Deduction, Ages 7+) — Prove yourself. Don't teach the impostor.
KARMA (4–8 players, Party / Social Deduction, Ages 7+) — Is that really how you see me?
World Guesser (1–8 players, Geography, Ages 3+) — Explore the world, find the closest point.
Know & Conquer (1–4 players, Trivia Strategy, Ages 7+) — Turn knowledge into steel, and steel into a kingdom
Quiz Arena: Castle Road (1–12 players, Quiz Adventure, Ages 3+) — Every right answer is a step: who takes the crown?

How it works (1 minute)

Open the screenOpen padconsole.com in a browser on a computer, smart TV or tablet. A laptop on the TV over HDMI works best.
Scan the QR codeEveryone scans the QR code with their phone camera. The controller opens in the browser; iOS and Android apps are optional.
Pick a gameBrowse the menu from your phone and start. Everyone in the room, and friends in other homes, can join the same game.

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