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Gimkit vs Google Data Studio

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Gimkit

Software

Game-based learning built by students

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Google Data Studio

Software

Free data visualization by Google

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Gimkit covers Game modes, Google Data Studio covers Free Platform.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gimkit and Google Data Studio actually diverge.

Attributes where Gimkit and Google Data Studio differ
AttributeGimkitGoogle Data Studio
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20171998

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Google Data Studio

  • Free Platform
  • Real-time Collaboration
  • Custom Visualizations
  • Data Blending
  • Sharing
  • Google Analytics
  • BigQuery
  • Google Sheets

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Gimkit

  • Review gamesnot Google Data Studio
  • Formative assessmentnot Google Data Studio
  • Student engagementnot Google Data Studio
  • Test prepnot Google Data Studio

Google Data Studio

  • Self-service analyticsnot Gimkit
  • Data explorationnot Gimkit
  • Ad-hoc reportingnot Gimkit
  • Collaborative analysisnot Gimkit
  • Embedded analyticsnot 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.

Google Data Studio

  • Google Data Studio has been renamed Looker Studio; the vendor's own landing page states it is free to use ("It's easy and free"), with no enterprise pricing tier visible on the consumer product itself.

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

Google Data Studio

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited Reports
    • Data Connectors
    • Collaboration

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 Google Data Studio if

  • You need free platform.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.
Google Data Studio review

Questions people ask

Is Gimkit or Google Data Studio better?
Neither clearly leads. Gimkit starts at Free and Google Data Studio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gimkit or Google Data Studio?
Gimkit starts at Free and Google Data Studio at Free.
Does Gimkit or Google Data Studio run on more platforms?
Gimkit runs on Web, IOS, Android. Google Data Studio runs on Web.
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 Google Data Studio is typically brought in for.
What can Gimkit do that Google Data Studio cannot?
Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. Google Data Studio covers Free Platform, Real-time Collaboration, Custom Visualizations, Data Blending. Both handle Web support.
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