Gimkit
Live classroom quiz game where students earn in-game cash for correct answers and spend it on power-ups.
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Is Gimkit free?
Free plan, plus paid plans
- Free plan:
- Gimkit Basic, about three rotating modes
Checked on Gimkit's site Nov 8, 2026
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About Gimkit
Gimkit is a quiz game for classrooms, made by a former student. A teacher builds a kit of questions, or imports one, and hosts a live game that students join from their own devices with a code. Unlike Kahoot-style quizzes with one shared screen, each student answers at their own pace, earns virtual money for right answers and spends it on upgrades and power-ups, which keeps quick and slow students playing at once. A rotating set of game modes, from tag games to team building challenges, gives the same questions a different feel. The free Basic plan allows unlimited students and classes but only a few featured modes at any time; Gimkit Pro unlocks every mode, homework-style assignments, and image and audio questions, and schools can buy group licences. It runs in any web browser, so it works on Chromebooks, tablets and phones without an app. It is built for K-12 review rather than graded assessment or business training.
Best for: K-12 teachers who want a self-paced quiz game for review and homework.
Gimkit pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)
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| Plan or term | What it says | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Gimkit Basic, about three rotating modes | Nov 8, 2026 | help.gimkit.com |
| Pro annual | $59.88 per year | Nov 8, 2026 | help.gimkit.com |
| Pro monthly | $14.99 per month | Nov 8, 2026 | help.gimkit.com |
| School licence | $1000 per year | Nov 8, 2026 | help.gimkit.com |
Pros and cons
What works
- Students play at their own pace instead of racing one shared screen
- In-game economy and varied modes keep repeat review fresh
- Free plan has no student cap and includes classes and reports
- School and department licences with public prices
Why people leave
- Free plan limits you to a few rotating game modes
- Assignments and image or audio questions need Pro
- Aimed at schools; not suited to corporate training or formal tests
Gimkit vs Kahoot!, Wayground and AhaSlides
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| Attribute | Gimkit | Kahoot! | Wayground | AhaSlides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Verified price | — | $9 a month, billed annually ($108/year, Pro Start) | — | — |
| Free plan | Gimkit Basic, about three rotating modes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension | Web |
Top Gimkit alternatives
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Kahoot!68.8The best-known classroom quiz game, with a big library of ready-made quizzes and a shared-screen format.
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Wayground64.8Formerly Quizizz: self-paced quizzes and lessons with more question types and LMS links.
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AhaSlides52.4Mixes quizzes with polls and slides, and also works for adult training sessions.
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Gimkit: common questions
What is Gimkit?
Gimkit: Live classroom quiz game where students earn in-game cash for correct answers and spend it on power-ups. Best for K-12 teachers who want a self-paced quiz game for review and homework. Available for Web.
Is Gimkit free?
Gimkit has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Gimkit Basic, about three rotating modes (checked on Gimkit's own site).
How much does Gimkit cost?
Gimkit is free with paid plans. Free plan: Gimkit Basic, about three rotating modes; Pro annual: $59.88 per year; Pro monthly: $14.99 per month; School licence: $1000 per year. Checked on Gimkit's own site, November 2026.
Is Gimkit open source?
No, Gimkit is not open source.
What platforms does Gimkit run on?
Gimkit is available for Web.
What are the best alternatives to Gimkit?
The highest-ranked Gimkit alternatives right now are Kahoot!, Wayground and AhaSlides. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
Gimkit vs Kahoot!: what's the difference?
Both Gimkit and Kahoot! are free with paid plans. Only Kahoot! runs on iOS and Android.