Software · head to head
Gimkit vs LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning
Software
Develop skills with expert-led courses
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Gimkit has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Gimkit covers Game modes, LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Gimkit and LinkedIn Learning actually diverge.
| Attribute | Gimkit | LinkedIn Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2017 | 2003 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web, IOS, Android), 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 LinkedIn Learning
- Video courses
- Certificates
- Learning paths
- Skill assessments
- LinkedIn integration
- Mobile learning
- Offline viewing
- Recommendations
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 LinkedIn Learning
- Formative assessmentnot LinkedIn Learning
- Student engagementnot LinkedIn Learning
- Test prepnot LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning
- Skill developmentnot Gimkit
- Career growthnot Gimkit
- Team trainingnot Gimkit
- Professional developmentnot 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.
LinkedIn Learning
- Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £5.80 to £286 per user per year for LinkedIn Learning, submitted directly by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company
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
LinkedIn Learning
On request- Monthly$29.99/month
- All courses
- Certificates
- LinkedIn integration
- Annual$19.99/month
- All courses
- Offline viewing
- Personalized recommendations
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Admin tools
- Analytics
- Learning paths
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 LinkedIn Learning if
- You need video courses.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want certificates.
Questions people ask
- Is Gimkit or LinkedIn Learning better?
- Neither clearly leads. Gimkit starts at Free and LinkedIn Learning at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Gimkit or LinkedIn Learning?
- Gimkit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gimkit and On request for LinkedIn Learning.
- Does Gimkit or LinkedIn Learning 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. LinkedIn Learning 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 LinkedIn Learning is typically brought in for.
- What can Gimkit do that LinkedIn Learning cannot?
- Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Learning paths, Skill assessments. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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