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D2L Brightspace vs Gimkit

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D2L Brightspace

Learning Management

The LMS built to focus on the learning moment

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Gimkit logo

Gimkit

Education & E-Learning

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.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which D2L Brightspace and Gimkit actually diverge.

Attributes where D2L Brightspace and Gimkit differ
AttributeD2L BrightspaceGimkit
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, IOS, Android
CategoryLearning ManagementEducation & E-Learning
FoundedUnknown2017

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 D2L Brightspace

Nothing recorded that Gimkit does not also cover.

Only in Gimkit

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

What people use each for

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

D2L Brightspace

No use cases recorded yet. See the D2L Brightspace review.

Gimkit

  • Review gamesnot D2L Brightspace
  • Formative assessmentnot D2L Brightspace
  • Student engagementnot D2L Brightspace
  • Test prepnot D2L Brightspace

Where each one falls short

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

D2L Brightspace

  • No pricing tiers or figures are published on the site for Brightspace or its add-on products; the only path to cost is Request a Demo, per d2l.com, August 2026

Gimkit

Nothing recorded yet. See the Gimkit review.

Pricing, plan by plan

D2L Brightspace

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the D2L Brightspace review.

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 D2L Brightspace if

Nothing in the data separates D2L Brightspace from Gimkit on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

D2L Brightspace 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 D2L Brightspace or Gimkit better?
Neither clearly leads. D2L Brightspace 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, D2L Brightspace or Gimkit?
Gimkit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for D2L Brightspace and Free for Gimkit.
Does D2L Brightspace or Gimkit run on more platforms?
D2L Brightspace runs on Web. 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. D2L Brightspace starts at On request.
What can D2L Brightspace do that Gimkit cannot?
Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments.
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