Education & E-Learning · head to head
Gimkit vs Quizizz
Quizizz
Education & E-Learning
Gamified quizzes that motivate every learner
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The short version
- They diverge on capability: Gimkit covers Game modes, Quizizz covers Quiz games.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Gimkit and Quizizz actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Education & E-Learning).
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
- Question import
- Audio questions
- Game themes
- Quizlet import
Only in Quizizz
- Quiz games
- Lessons
- Homework mode
- Question types
- Memes
- Music
- Leaderboards
- Canvas
Both cover
- Reports
- 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 games
- Formative assessment
- Student engagementnot Quizizz
- Test prep
Quizizz
- Formative assessment
- Review games
- Homeworknot Gimkit
- Test prep
Both are used for review games, formative assessment, test prep, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
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.
Quizizz
- Limited question types with no open-ended response option
- Game format emphasizes quick answers which may stress slower-paced students
- Requires reliable internet connection, no offline option
- Advanced features and AI-generated quizzes locked behind paid plans
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
Quizizz
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Quizizz 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.
Choose Quizizz if
- You need quiz games.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want lessons.
Questions people ask
- Is Gimkit or Quizizz better?
- Neither clearly leads. Gimkit starts at Free and Quizizz at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Gimkit or Quizizz?
- Gimkit starts at Free and Quizizz at Free.
- Does Gimkit or Quizizz run on more platforms?
- Gimkit runs on Web, IOS, Android. Quizizz runs on Web.
- 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, student engagement is not what Quizizz is typically brought in for.
- What can Gimkit do that Quizizz cannot?
- Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. Quizizz covers Quiz games, Lessons, Homework mode, Question types. Both handle Reports, Google Classroom, Web support, IOS support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Quizizz: Does Quizizz have a free tier?
Yes, Quizizz offers a perpetual free tier with quiz creation, access to a library of 20 million+ public activities, and the ability to run small live sessions with students at no cost.
SourceQuizizz: Can Quizizz integrate with Google Classroom?
Yes. Quizizz integrates with Google Classroom to assign quizzes and lessons with automatic grade syncing back to Google Classroom.
SourceQuizizz: What question types does Quizizz support?
Quizizz offers multiple choice, multiple select, and other format types, but does not support open-ended response questions, limiting its use for essays or complex problem-solving.
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