Software · head to head
Gimkit vs Brilliant
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Gimkit covers Game modes, Brilliant covers Interactive lessons.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Gimkit and Brilliant actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Gimkit
- Game modes
- In-game currency
- Live games
- Assignments
- Reports
- Question import
- Audio questions
- Game themes
Only in Brilliant
- Interactive lessons
- Problem-solving
- Daily challenges
- Progress tracking
- Guided paths
- Offline access
- Mobile learning
- Mobile apps
Both cover
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Gimkit
- Review gamesnot Brilliant
- Formative assessmentnot Brilliant
- Student engagementnot Brilliant
- Test prepnot Brilliant
Brilliant
- Math learningnot Gimkit
- Science educationnot Gimkit
- Programming basicsnot Gimkit
- Problem-solving skillsnot 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.
Brilliant
- Requires active daily engagement to maintain learning streaks, which can feel gamified
- Premium subscription needed for full course access; basic free tier is limited
- Focuses only on STEM subjects; no humanities or social sciences
- Interactive nature requires more time commitment than passive video learning
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
Brilliant
Free- Premium Monthly$24.99/month
- Access to all 90+ courses
- No ads
- Premium Annual$150/year
- Access to all 90+ courses
- No ads
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.
Choose Brilliant if
- You need interactive lessons.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want problem-solving.
Questions people ask
- Is Gimkit or Brilliant better?
- Neither clearly leads. Gimkit starts at Free and Brilliant at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Gimkit or Brilliant?
- Gimkit starts at Free and Brilliant at Free.
- Does Gimkit or Brilliant run on more platforms?
- Gimkit runs on Web, IOS, Android. Brilliant runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Gimkit for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Brilliant is typically brought in for.
- What can Gimkit do that Brilliant cannot?
- Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. Brilliant covers Interactive lessons, Problem-solving, Daily challenges, Progress tracking. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Brilliant: Does Brilliant offer offline learning?
Yes. The Brilliant mobile app allows users to download lessons and learn without internet connection.
SourceBrilliant: Is there a free tier for Brilliant?
Yes. Brilliant offers a free basic tier with access to some courses. K-12 teachers and their students can qualify for free Premium access.
SourceBrilliant: What subject areas does Brilliant cover?
Brilliant covers over 90 courses across mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, and data science, taught by experts from MIT, Harvard, Google, and Microsoft.
SourceBrilliant: How does Brilliant's teaching approach differ from video lectures?
Brilliant emphasizes active learning through interactive problem-solving rather than passive video watching, similar to Duolingo's gamified approach.
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