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Cornerstone Learning vs Gimkit

Cornerstone Learning logo

Cornerstone Learning

Learning Management

Enterprise talent management and learning

From
On request
Rated
-
Gimkit logo

Gimkit

Education & E-Learning

Game-based learning built by students

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Gimkit has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Cornerstone Learning covers Learning management, Gimkit covers Game modes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cornerstone Learning and Gimkit actually diverge.

Attributes where Cornerstone Learning and Gimkit differ
AttributeCornerstone LearningGimkit
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, IOS, Android, APIWeb, IOS, Android
CategoryLearning ManagementEducation & E-Learning
Founded19992017

Identical on both: 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 Cornerstone Learning

  • Learning management
  • Compliance tracking
  • Content marketplace
  • Skills development
  • Social learning
  • Analytics
  • Mobile app
  • AI recommendations

Only in Gimkit

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Cornerstone Learning

  • Enterprise learning management and compliance trainingnot Gimkit
  • Talent development and skills tracking across a workforcenot Gimkit

Gimkit

  • Review gamesnot Cornerstone Learning
  • Formative assessmentnot Cornerstone Learning
  • Student engagementnot Cornerstone Learning
  • Test prepnot Cornerstone Learning

Where each one falls short

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

Cornerstone Learning

  • No pricing is published and no tier structure is shown
  • The vendor states cost depends on organisational needs and size, with an estimate available only after a demo
  • No minimum purchase or user count is disclosed

Gimkit

Nothing recorded yet. See the Gimkit review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Cornerstone Learning

On request
  • Learning$undefined/month
    • Course management
    • Compliance
    • Mobile
  • Talent Suite$undefined/month
    • All Learning
    • Performance
    • Recruiting

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 Cornerstone Learning if

  • You need learning management.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, API.
  • You also want compliance tracking.

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.

Questions people ask

Is Cornerstone Learning or Gimkit better?
Neither clearly leads. Cornerstone Learning starts at On request and Gimkit at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cornerstone Learning or Gimkit?
Gimkit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Cornerstone Learning and Free for Gimkit.
Does Cornerstone Learning or Gimkit run on more platforms?
Cornerstone Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android, API. Gimkit runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Gimkit for free?
Yes. Gimkit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cornerstone Learning starts at On request.
What is Cornerstone Learning best used for?
Cornerstone Learning is most often used for enterprise learning management and compliance training, talent development and skills tracking across a workforce. Of those, enterprise learning management and compliance training and talent development and skills tracking across a workforce are not what Gimkit is typically brought in for.
What can Cornerstone Learning do that Gimkit cannot?
Cornerstone Learning covers Learning management, Compliance tracking, Content marketplace, Skills development. Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.

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