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Gimkit vs Kajabi

Gimkit logo

Gimkit

Education & E-Learning

Game-based learning built by students

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kajabi logo

Kajabi

Learning Management

All-in-one platform for knowledge entrepreneurs

From
$179/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, Kajabi covers Course builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gimkit and Kajabi actually diverge.

Attributes where Gimkit and Kajabi differ
AttributeGimkitKajabi
Starting priceFree$179/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
CategoryEducation & E-LearningLearning Management
Founded20172010

Identical on both: platforms (Web, IOS, Android), 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 Kajabi

  • Course builder
  • Website builder
  • Email marketing
  • Sales funnels
  • Memberships
  • Communities
  • Mobile app
  • Analytics

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 Kajabi
  • Formative assessmentnot Kajabi
  • Student engagementnot Kajabi
  • Test prepnot Kajabi

Kajabi

  • Solo creators launching single digital products or coursesnot Gimkit
  • Small coaching businesses with course, community, and email marketing needsnot Gimkit
  • Multi-product creators requiring customisation and white-label optionsnot 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.

Kajabi

  • Starter plan limited to 1 product, 1 community, and 1 website; requires upgrade for scaling
  • Starter and Basic tiers support only 1 community each; Growth tier caps at 1 community (Pro tier reaches 3)
  • Payment processing fees 2.9%–2.7% (Kajabi Payments) plus 5%–0.5% for third-party providers, tiered by plan
  • Admin user allowances escalate significantly: Starter (default 1), Basic (2), Growth (11), Pro (26)

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

Kajabi

$179/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Kajabi 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 Kajabi if

  • You need course builder.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want website builder.
Kajabi review

Questions people ask

Is Gimkit or Kajabi better?
Neither clearly leads. Gimkit starts at Free and Kajabi at $179/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gimkit or Kajabi?
Gimkit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gimkit and $179/month for Kajabi.
Does Gimkit or Kajabi run on more platforms?
Gimkit runs on Web, IOS, Android. Kajabi runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Gimkit for free?
Yes. Gimkit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kajabi starts at $179/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 Kajabi is typically brought in for.
What can Gimkit do that Kajabi cannot?
Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. Kajabi covers Course builder, Website builder, Email marketing, Sales funnels. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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