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edX vs Gimkit

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edX

Software

Online courses from the world's top universities

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Gimkit

Software

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: edX covers Video lectures, Gimkit covers Game modes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which edX and Gimkit actually diverge.

Attributes where edX and Gimkit differ
AttributeedXGimkit
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
Founded20122017

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 edX

  • Video lectures
  • Interactive exercises
  • Discussion forums
  • Certificates
  • MicroMasters
  • Professional certificates
  • Degrees
  • Mobile learning

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.

edX

  • Learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (MIT, Harvard, Cambridge)not Gimkit
  • Career changers pursuing MicroMasters or professional certificatesnot Gimkit
  • Individuals in regions with limited access to higher educationnot Gimkit

Gimkit

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

Where each one falls short

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

edX

  • Individual course costs not displayed; pricing requires enrollment to view

Gimkit

Nothing recorded yet. See the Gimkit review.

Pricing, plan by plan

edX

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the edX 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 edX if

  • You need video lectures.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want interactive exercises.
edX 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 edX or Gimkit better?
Neither clearly leads. edX 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, edX or Gimkit?
Gimkit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for edX and Free for Gimkit.
Does edX or Gimkit run on more platforms?
edX runs on Web, iOS, Android. 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. edX starts at On request.
What is edX best used for?
edX is most often used for learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (mit, harvard, cambridge), career changers pursuing micromasters or professional certificates, individuals in regions with limited access to higher education. Of those, learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (mit, harvard, cambridge) and career changers pursuing micromasters or professional certificates are not what Gimkit is typically brought in for.
What can edX do that Gimkit cannot?
edX covers Video lectures, Interactive exercises, Discussion forums, Certificates. Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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