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Gimkit vs ON24

Gimkit logo

Gimkit

Education

Game-based learning built by students

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ON24 logo

ON24

Webinars

The digital engagement platform

From
$2000/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, ON24 covers Live webinars.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gimkit and ON24 actually diverge.

Attributes where Gimkit and ON24 differ
AttributeGimkitON24
Starting priceFree$2000/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
CategoryEducationWebinars
Founded20171998

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 ON24

  • Live webinars
  • Virtual events
  • Engagement hub
  • AI-powered analytics
  • Content hubs
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • Eloqua

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Gimkit

  • Review gamesnot ON24
  • Formative assessmentnot ON24
  • Student engagementnot ON24
  • Test prepnot ON24

ON24

  • Event planningnot Gimkit
  • Ticket salesnot Gimkit
  • Attendee managementnot Gimkit
  • Virtual eventsnot Gimkit
  • Event marketingnot 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.

ON24

  • The Internet Archive's capture of ON24's homepage on 1 January 2021 named five distinct platform tiers, Webcast Elite, Engagement Hub, Target, Intelligence, and Connect, but pointed visitors to a 'Find your pricing fit' quiz rather than publishing figures.

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

ON24

$2000/month
  • Core$2000/month
    • Webinars
    • Engagement tools
    • Basic analytics
  • Professional$4000/month
    • Virtual events
    • Advanced analytics
    • Integrations
  • Enterprise$8000/month
    • Full platform
    • AI insights
    • Dedicated success manager

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 ON24 if

  • You need live webinars.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want virtual events.
ON24 review

Questions people ask

Is Gimkit or ON24 better?
Neither clearly leads. Gimkit starts at Free and ON24 at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gimkit or ON24?
Gimkit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gimkit and $2000/month for ON24.
Does Gimkit or ON24 run on more platforms?
Gimkit runs on Web, IOS, Android. ON24 runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Gimkit for free?
Yes. Gimkit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ON24 starts at $2000/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 ON24 is typically brought in for.
What can Gimkit do that ON24 cannot?
Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. ON24 covers Live webinars, Virtual events, Engagement hub, AI-powered analytics. Both handle Web support, Android support.
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