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Gimkit vs Articulate 360

Gimkit logo

Gimkit

Education & E-Learning

Game-based learning built by students

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Articulate 360 logo

Articulate 360

Education & E-Learning

The complete e-learning authoring solution

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Gimkit has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Gimkit covers Game modes, Articulate 360 covers Storyline 360.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gimkit and Articulate 360 actually diverge.

Attributes where Gimkit and Articulate 360 differ
AttributeGimkitArticulate 360
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWindows, Web (Rise)
Founded20172002

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Education & E-Learning).

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 Gimkit

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

Only in Articulate 360

  • Storyline 360
  • Rise 360
  • Content Library
  • Review 360
  • Screen recording
  • Characters
  • Templates
  • SCORM/xAPI

What people use each for

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

Gimkit

  • Review gamesnot Articulate 360
  • Formative assessmentnot Articulate 360
  • Student engagementnot Articulate 360
  • Test prepnot Articulate 360

Articulate 360

  • Authoring e-learning courses with Storyline and Risenot Gimkit
  • Delivering training through the built-in LMSnot Gimkit
  • Review and approval cycles with subject matter expertsnot Gimkit
  • Exporting SCORM packages to an existing LMSnot Gimkit

Where each one falls short

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

Gimkit

Nothing recorded yet. See the Gimkit review.

Articulate 360

  • Priced annually per user at $1,749 for Teams and $1,449 for Personal, with no monthly option shown
  • The built-in LMS covers up to 300 active learners; larger audiences need the Reach Pro add-on
  • Learner analytics, API integrations and localisation are all paid add-ons
  • Collaboration features, including co-authoring and shared folders, require the Teams plan

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Articulate 360

On request
  • Personal$1399/month
    • Storyline 360
    • Rise 360
    • Content Library
  • Teams$1599/month
    • All Personal
    • Team collaboration
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Volume licensing
    • SSO
    • Custom onboarding

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Articulate 360 if

  • You need storyline 360.
  • You work on Windows, Web (Rise).
  • You also want rise 360.
Articulate 360 review

Questions people ask

Is Gimkit or Articulate 360 better?
Neither clearly leads. Gimkit starts at Free and Articulate 360 at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gimkit or Articulate 360?
Gimkit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gimkit and On request for Articulate 360.
Does Gimkit or Articulate 360 run on more platforms?
Gimkit runs on Web, IOS, Android. Articulate 360 runs on Windows, Web (Rise).
Can I use Gimkit for free?
Yes. Gimkit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Articulate 360 starts at On request.
What is Gimkit best used for?
Gimkit is most often used for review games, formative assessment, student engagement, test prep. Of those, review games and formative assessment are not what Articulate 360 is typically brought in for.
What can Gimkit do that Articulate 360 cannot?
Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. Articulate 360 covers Storyline 360, Rise 360, Content Library, Review 360.
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