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Gimkit vs Google Slides

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Gimkit

Software

Game-based learning built by students

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Google Slides logo

Google Slides

Software

Create amazing presentations together

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gimkit and Google Slides actually diverge.

Attributes where Gimkit and Google Slides differ
AttributeGimkitGoogle Slides
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb
Founded2017Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 Slides

Nothing recorded that Gimkit does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Gimkit

  • Review gamesnot Google Slides
  • Formative assessmentnot Google Slides
  • Student engagementnot Google Slides
  • Test prepnot Google Slides

Google Slides

No use cases recorded yet. See the Google Slides review.

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 Slides

  • Presentation recording and presenter camera embedding are only available on some Google Workspace Business and Enterprise plans, not on the free consumer version

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 Slides

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Slides review.

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 Slides if

  • You want to start without paying.
Google Slides review

Questions people ask

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