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Flip vs Gimkit

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Flip

Education

Empower student voice with video discussions

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Gimkit logo

Gimkit

Education

Game-based learning built by students

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Flip covers Video responses, Gimkit covers Game modes.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Flip and Gimkit actually diverge.

Attributes where Flip and Gimkit differ
AttributeFlipGimkit
Pricing modelfreefreemium
Founded19752017

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

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 Flip

  • Video responses
  • Topics
  • Camera effects
  • Stickers
  • Text responses
  • Moderation
  • Mixtapes
  • AR camera

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.

Flip

  • Video discussionsnot Gimkit
  • Student portfoliosnot Gimkit
  • Book talksnot Gimkit
  • Language practicenot Gimkit

Gimkit

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

Where each one falls short

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

Flip

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Flip's homepage on 28 June 2022 stated 'Flip is a free video discussion app', confirming the Microsoft-owned product (rebranded from Flipgrid) carries no subscription fee.

Gimkit

Nothing recorded yet. See the Gimkit review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Flip

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited groups
    • Unlimited topics
    • Video responses

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 Flip if

  • You need video responses.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want topics.
Flip 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 Flip or Gimkit better?
Neither clearly leads. Flip 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, Flip or Gimkit?
Flip starts at Free and Gimkit at Free.
Does Flip 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 Flip for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Flip best used for?
Flip is most often used for video discussions, student portfolios, book talks, language practice. Of those, video discussions and student portfolios are not what Gimkit is typically brought in for.
What can Flip do that Gimkit cannot?
Flip covers Video responses, Topics, Camera effects, Stickers. Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. Both handle Google Classroom, Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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