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ClassDojo vs Gimkit

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ClassDojo

Learning Management

Build amazing classroom communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Gimkit

Education & E-Learning

Game-based learning built by students

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Gimkit covers Game modes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClassDojo and Gimkit actually diverge.

Attributes where ClassDojo and Gimkit differ
AttributeClassDojoGimkit
CategoryLearning ManagementEducation & E-Learning
Founded20112017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, IOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ClassDojo

  • Behavior tracking
  • Parent messaging
  • Class story
  • Student portfolios
  • Dojo points
  • Translation
  • School story
  • Mobile app

Only in Gimkit

  • Game modes
  • In-game currency
  • Live games
  • Assignments
  • Reports
  • Question import
  • Audio questions
  • Game themes

Both cover

  • Google Classroom
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ClassDojo

  • Classroom behaviour points and feedback shared with parentsnot Gimkit
  • Teacher to parent messaging and class story updatesnot Gimkit
  • Home reading and progress tracking for primary school pupilsnot Gimkit

Gimkit

  • Review gamesnot ClassDojo
  • Formative assessmentnot ClassDojo
  • Student engagementnot ClassDojo
  • Test prepnot ClassDojo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ClassDojo

  • The AI homework helper, the 2,000 plus digital book library, detailed progress reports, memory albums and calendar sync are all restricted to the paid ClassDojo Plus subscription
  • ClassDojo Plus is sold to families rather than to schools, so parents pay for the premium tier
  • The Plus page publishes no monthly or yearly price, only a 7 day free trial
  • No pricing is published for the school leader or district offerings

Gimkit

Nothing recorded yet. See the Gimkit review.

Pricing, plan by plan

ClassDojo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Behavior points
    • Messaging
    • Class story
  • Plus$7.99/month
    • All free features
    • Beyond School
    • Dojo Islands
  • School$undefined/month
    • School story
    • Admin tools
    • Analytics

Gimkit

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5 kits
    • Basic game modes
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • Unlimited kits
    • All game modes
    • Reports
  • School/District$undefined/month
    • All Pro features
    • Admin tools
    • Rostering

Which should you pick?

Choose ClassDojo if

  • You need behavior tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want parent messaging.
ClassDojo review

Choose Gimkit if

  • You need game modes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want in-game currency.
Gimkit review

Questions people ask

Is ClassDojo or Gimkit better?
Neither clearly leads. ClassDojo starts at Free and Gimkit at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClassDojo or Gimkit?
ClassDojo starts at Free and Gimkit at Free.
Does ClassDojo or Gimkit run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use ClassDojo for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is ClassDojo best used for?
ClassDojo is most often used for classroom behaviour points and feedback shared with parents, teacher to parent messaging and class story updates, home reading and progress tracking for primary school pupils. Of those, classroom behaviour points and feedback shared with parents and teacher to parent messaging and class story updates are not what Gimkit is typically brought in for.
What can ClassDojo do that Gimkit cannot?
ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Parent messaging, Class story, Student portfolios. Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. Both handle Google Classroom, Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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