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Gimkit vs Miro Education

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Gimkit

Software

Game-based learning built by students

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Miro Education logo

Miro Education

Software

Visual collaboration platform for interactive learning

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Gimkit covers Game modes, Miro Education covers Infinite canvas.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gimkit and Miro Education actually diverge.

Attributes where Gimkit and Miro Education differ
AttributeGimkitMiro Education
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS
Founded20172011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Miro Education

  • Infinite canvas
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Templates
  • Video chat
  • Presentation mode
  • Timer
  • Voting
  • Sticky notes

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 Miro Education
  • Formative assessmentnot Miro Education
  • Student engagementnot Miro Education
  • Test prepnot Miro Education

Miro Education

  • Classrooms and universities collaborating on visual boards and diagramsnot 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.

Miro Education

  • Free Student plan is capped at 10 team members and expires after 2 years
  • Institution plan pricing is custom and quote only, described only as starting at 50% off the regular price

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

Miro Education

Free
  • Free for EducationFree
    • Unlimited boards
    • Basic templates
    • Collaboration
  • Education Plan$undefined/month
    • Admin controls
    • SSO
    • LMS integration

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 Miro Education if

  • You need infinite canvas.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.
Miro Education review

Questions people ask

Is Gimkit or Miro Education better?
Neither clearly leads. Gimkit starts at Free and Miro Education at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gimkit or Miro Education?
Gimkit starts at Free and Miro Education at Free.
Does Gimkit or Miro Education run on more platforms?
Gimkit runs on Web, IOS, Android. Miro Education runs on Web, IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS.
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 Miro Education is typically brought in for.
What can Gimkit do that Miro Education cannot?
Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. Miro Education covers Infinite canvas, Real-time collaboration, Templates, Video chat. Both handle Google Classroom, Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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