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Gimkit vs Hubilo

Gimkit logo

Gimkit

Education

Game-based learning built by students

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hubilo logo

Hubilo

Webinars

The virtual and hybrid event platform

From
$450/month
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, Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gimkit and Hubilo actually diverge.

Attributes where Gimkit and Hubilo differ
AttributeGimkitHubilo
Starting priceFree$450/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryEducationWebinars
Founded20172015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Hubilo

  • Virtual venue builder
  • Networking lounges
  • Gamification
  • Live streaming
  • Expo booths
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Gimkit

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

Hubilo

  • Event planningnot Gimkit
  • Ticket salesnot Gimkit
  • Attendee managementnot Gimkit
  • Virtual eventsnot Gimkit
  • Event marketingnot 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.

Hubilo

  • Service discontinued in September 2025; no longer available for new customers
  • Minimum entry price of $15,000/year positioned it exclusively for enterprise customers

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

Hubilo

$450/month
  • Webinar+$450/month
    • Webinar hosting
    • Engagement tools
    • Basic analytics
  • Event+$1500/month
    • Virtual events
    • Expo hall
    • Networking
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Custom solutions
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

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 Hubilo if

  • You need virtual venue builder.
  • You also want networking lounges.
Hubilo review

Questions people ask

Is Gimkit or Hubilo better?
Neither clearly leads. Gimkit starts at Free and Hubilo at $450/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gimkit or Hubilo?
Gimkit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gimkit and $450/month for Hubilo.
Does Gimkit or Hubilo run on more platforms?
Gimkit runs on Web, IOS, Android. Hubilo runs on Web.
Can I use Gimkit for free?
Yes. Gimkit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hubilo starts at $450/month.
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 Hubilo is typically brought in for.
What can Gimkit do that Hubilo cannot?
Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder, Networking lounges, Gamification, Live streaming. Both handle Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hubilo: What happened to Hubilo?

Hubilo was acquired by Brandlive in September 2025. Existing Hubilo customers were automatically migrated to Brandlive's new Virtual PRO platform.

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Hubilo: What were Hubilo's pricing plans?

Hubilo offered tiered pricing: Pro 1 at $15,000/year (1 admin, 1,000 attendee cap), Pro 4 at $50,000/year (4 admins, 4,000 attendee cap), and Pro 10 at $125,000/year (10 admins, 10,000 attendee cap).

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Hubilo: What platforms did Hubilo support?

Hubilo was available as a web-based platform supporting desktop, mobile, and tablet access for hosting and attending virtual events and webinars.

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Hubilo: What engagement features did Hubilo offer?

Hubilo provided live polls, Q&A sessions, chat rooms, AI-driven networking lounges, breakout sessions, and sponsor management tools with virtual booths for lead capture.

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Hubilo: Can new customers still sign up for Hubilo?

No. Hubilo was discontinued following the Brandlive acquisition in September 2025. New customers should evaluate Brandlive's Virtual PRO platform or alternative vendors.

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Hubilo: What is the lowest entry price for Hubilo?

The lowest Hubilo plan was Pro 1 at $15,000 per year, making it enterprise-focused with no SMB or starter tier.

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