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Gimkit vs Khan Academy
Khan Academy
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The short version
- They diverge on capability: Gimkit covers Game modes, Khan Academy covers Video lessons.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Gimkit and Khan Academy actually diverge.
| Attribute | Gimkit | Khan Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | free |
| Founded | 2017 | 2008 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, IOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Education & E-Learning).
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 Khan Academy
- Video lessons
- Practice exercises
- Mastery system
- Progress tracking
- Personalized learning
- Teacher tools
- Parent dashboard
- Test prep
Both cover
- Google Classroom
- 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 Khan Academy
- Formative assessmentnot Khan Academy
- Student engagementnot Khan Academy
- Test prepnot Khan Academy
Khan Academy
- Free self paced learning across maths, science and humanitiesnot Gimkit
- Assigning practice and tracking student progress in a classroomnot 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.
Khan Academy
- The Internet Archive's capture of Khan Academy's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and that its full library of practice and lessons 'is all free for learners and teachers', funded by donations rather than subscriptions.
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
Khan Academy
Free- FreeFree
- Video lessons
- Practice exercises
- Progress tracking
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 Khan Academy if
- You need video lessons.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want practice exercises.
Questions people ask
- Is Gimkit or Khan Academy better?
- Neither clearly leads. Gimkit starts at Free and Khan Academy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Gimkit or Khan Academy?
- Gimkit starts at Free and Khan Academy at Free.
- Does Gimkit or Khan Academy run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- 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 Khan Academy is typically brought in for.
- What can Gimkit do that Khan Academy cannot?
- Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. Khan Academy covers Video lessons, Practice exercises, Mastery system, Progress tracking. Both handle Google Classroom, Web support, IOS support, Android support.