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Gimkit vs LearnWorlds

Gimkit logo

Gimkit

Education & E-Learning

Game-based learning built by students

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
LearnWorlds logo

LearnWorlds

Learning Management

Create and sell online courses with interactive experiences

From
On request
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, LearnWorlds covers Course builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gimkit and LearnWorlds actually diverge.

Attributes where Gimkit and LearnWorlds differ
AttributeGimkitLearnWorlds
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
CategoryEducation & E-LearningLearning Management
Founded20172014

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 LearnWorlds

  • Course builder
  • Interactive video
  • Website builder
  • Certificates
  • Assessments
  • Community
  • 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 LearnWorlds
  • Formative assessmentnot LearnWorlds
  • Student engagementnot LearnWorlds
  • Test prepnot LearnWorlds

LearnWorlds

  • Building and selling online courses with a branded schoolnot Gimkit
  • Delivering training to customers or employees with certificatesnot 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.

LearnWorlds

  • The $24 Starter plan charges $5 for every paid enrollment, so selling a cheap course can cost more in fees than the plan
  • Escaping the enrollment fee requires the $79 Pro Trainer plan
  • Active learners are capped monthly, at 1,000 on Starter and 2,000 on both Pro Trainer and Learning Center
  • The $249 Learning Center plan allows no more learners than the $79 plan, differing on admins and AI credits instead
  • Admin seats are rationed at 1, 5 and 25
  • AI credits are metered monthly at 300, 500 and 1,000

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

LearnWorlds

On request
  • Starter$24/month
    • 1 admin
    • Custom domain
    • Coupons
  • Pro Trainer$79/month
    • 5 admins
    • SCORM/HTML5
    • Subscriptions
  • Learning Center$249/month
    • 20 admins
    • Interactive video
    • Bulk actions
  • High Volume$undefined/month
    • Unlimited admins
    • White label
    • SLA

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 LearnWorlds if

  • You need course builder.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want interactive video.
LearnWorlds review

Questions people ask

Is Gimkit or LearnWorlds better?
Neither clearly leads. Gimkit starts at Free and LearnWorlds at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gimkit or LearnWorlds?
Gimkit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gimkit and On request for LearnWorlds.
Does Gimkit or LearnWorlds 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?
Yes. Gimkit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LearnWorlds starts at On request.
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 LearnWorlds is typically brought in for.
What can Gimkit do that LearnWorlds cannot?
Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. LearnWorlds covers Course builder, Interactive video, Website builder, Certificates. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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