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Gimkit vs Podia

Gimkit logo

Gimkit

Software

Game-based learning built by students

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Podia logo

Podia

Software

Sell online courses, memberships, and digital downloads

From
$42/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, Podia covers Course hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gimkit and Podia actually diverge.

Attributes where Gimkit and Podia differ
AttributeGimkitPodia
Starting priceFree$42/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20172014

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 Podia

  • Course hosting
  • Digital downloads
  • Memberships
  • Email marketing
  • Webinars
  • Community
  • Affiliate marketing
  • Custom website

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Gimkit

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

Podia

  • Content creators selling digital courses with email marketing integrationnot Gimkit
  • Coaching businesses managing memberships and community spacesnot Gimkit
  • Newsletter publishers monetising subscriber base with events and digital productsnot 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.

Podia

  • Mover tier charges 5% transaction fees on all sales; higher tiers offer fee-free processing
  • Mover plan capped at 50 products maximum; Shaker at 150 products; only Earthquaker offers unlimited
  • Video storage limited by plan: 500 videos (Mover), 1,000 (Shaker), unlimited (Earthquaker)
  • Email subscriber limits tiered: 100 (Mover), 500 (Shaker), 1,000 (Earthquaker); overage model not stated
  • Annual billing required for all plans with 72-hour refund window; partial refunds excluded

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

Podia

$42/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Podia review.

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 Podia if

  • You need course hosting.
  • You also want digital downloads.
Podia review

Questions people ask

Is Gimkit or Podia better?
Neither clearly leads. Gimkit starts at Free and Podia at $42/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gimkit or Podia?
Gimkit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gimkit and $42/month for Podia.
Does Gimkit or Podia run on more platforms?
Gimkit runs on Web, IOS, Android. Podia runs on Web.
Can I use Gimkit for free?
Yes. Gimkit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Podia starts at $42/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 Podia is typically brought in for.
What can Gimkit do that Podia cannot?
Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. Podia covers Course hosting, Digital downloads, Memberships, Email marketing. Both handle Web support.
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