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Gimkit vs Periscope Data

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Gimkit

Software

Game-based learning built by students

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Periscope Data

Software

SQL and Python analytics platform

From
$1000/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, Periscope Data covers SQL Editor.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gimkit and Periscope Data actually diverge.

Attributes where Gimkit and Periscope Data differ
AttributeGimkitPeriscope Data
Starting priceFree$1000/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, Cloud
Founded20172012

Identical on both: 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 Periscope Data

  • SQL Editor
  • Python/R Integration
  • Version Control
  • Caching
  • Dashboards
  • Redshift
  • BigQuery
  • Snowflake

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Gimkit

  • Review gamesnot Periscope Data
  • Formative assessmentnot Periscope Data
  • Student engagementnot Periscope Data
  • Test prepnot Periscope Data

Periscope Data

  • SQL-based analytics and dashboards over a data warehousenot Gimkit
  • Python and R analysis alongside SQL in one workflownot Gimkit
  • Shared dashboards for data teamsnot 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.

Periscope Data

  • The periscopedata.com domain now redirects to sisense.com, so Periscope Data is no longer sold as a standalone product
  • No Periscope Data pricing, plan or seat rate remains published at the original domain
  • Buyers must now purchase through Sisense, whose own pricing is not published as a rate card

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

Periscope Data

$1000/month
  • Team$1000/month
    • SQL Analytics
    • Python/R
    • Dashboards
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced Features
    • Custom Integrations
    • Premium Support

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 Periscope Data if

  • You need sql editor.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want python/r integration.
Periscope Data review

Questions people ask

Is Gimkit or Periscope Data better?
Neither clearly leads. Gimkit starts at Free and Periscope Data at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gimkit or Periscope Data?
Gimkit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gimkit and $1000/month for Periscope Data.
Does Gimkit or Periscope Data run on more platforms?
Gimkit runs on Web, IOS, Android. Periscope Data runs on Web, Cloud.
Can I use Gimkit for free?
Yes. Gimkit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Periscope Data starts at $1000/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 Periscope Data is typically brought in for.
What can Gimkit do that Periscope Data cannot?
Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. Periscope Data covers SQL Editor, Python/R Integration, Version Control, Caching. Both handle Web support.
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