A random group maker is a free online tool that takes a list of names and splits them into randomized groups or teams in seconds. It removes human bias from the process, so no one can be accused of favoritism when forming groups for class, work, or games.

There’s no real difference — both terms describe the same tool. “Group maker” is used more in classrooms and events, while “team generator” is used more in sports and games. This tool works for both.

Paste your student list (one name per line) into a random group maker, choose how many groups you want or how many students per group, then click generate. The tool instantly shuffles the list and displays fair, random groups you can copy or print.

Use a random group maker’s “Keep Apart” constraint to permanently separate specific names, or simply re-shuffle each session — since the results are random, students rarely end up with the same group twice in a row.

Yes. Most random group makers, including this one, let you switch between “Number of Groups” (e.g., split into exactly 4 groups) and “Students per Group” (e.g., 5 people in each group) — whichever fits your situation.

No. A good random group maker works instantly in your browser with no login, no email, and no account creation needed. You should be able to paste names and generate groups within seconds of opening the page.