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Crowdstream vs Gimkit

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Crowdstream

Webinars

Virtual event and audience engagement platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Gimkit logo

Gimkit

Education

Game-based learning built by students

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Gimkit has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Gimkit covers Game modes.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crowdstream and Gimkit actually diverge.

Attributes where Crowdstream and Gimkit differ
AttributeCrowdstreamGimkit
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
CategoryWebinarsEducation
Founded20192017

Identical on both: 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 Crowdstream

  • Audience engagement
  • Networking tools
  • Sponsor booths
  • Analytics
  • Custom branding
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier

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.

Crowdstream

  • Professional Worknot Gimkit
  • Content Creationnot Gimkit

Gimkit

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Crowdstream

On request
  • Starter$599/month
    • Up to 1000 attendees
    • Basic features
  • Growth$1499/month
    • Up to 5000 attendees
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$2999/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Custom support

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 Crowdstream if

  • You need audience engagement.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want networking tools.
Crowdstream 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 Crowdstream or Gimkit better?
Neither clearly leads. Crowdstream 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, Crowdstream or Gimkit?
Gimkit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Crowdstream and Free for Gimkit.
Does Crowdstream 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 Gimkit for free?
Yes. Gimkit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Crowdstream starts at On request.
What is Crowdstream best used for?
Crowdstream is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Gimkit is typically brought in for.
What can Crowdstream do that Gimkit cannot?
Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Networking tools, Sponsor booths, Analytics. Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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