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Gimkit vs Rosetta Stone

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Gimkit

Software

Game-based learning built by students

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Rosetta Stone logo

Rosetta Stone

Software

Learn languages through immersion

From
$13.25/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, Rosetta Stone covers Immersive learning.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gimkit and Rosetta Stone actually diverge.

Attributes where Gimkit and Rosetta Stone differ
AttributeGimkitRosetta Stone
Starting priceFree$13.25/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
Founded20171992

Identical on both: platforms (Web, IOS, Android), 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 Rosetta Stone

  • Immersive learning
  • Speech recognition
  • TruAccent
  • Live tutoring
  • Phrasebook
  • Stories
  • Audio companion
  • Mobile apps

Both cover

  • 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 Rosetta Stone
  • Formative assessmentnot Rosetta Stone
  • Student engagementnot Rosetta Stone
  • Test prepnot Rosetta Stone

Rosetta Stone

  • Language learning across 25+ languages with immersive methodnot Gimkit
  • Speech recognition practice via TruAccent toolnot Gimkit
  • Conversational fluency building through Chat Missionsnot Gimkit
  • Custom learning materials creation with Sapphire Studionot Gimkit
  • Professional and personal development language acquisitionnot 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.

Rosetta Stone

  • Monthly plan is 19.99 USD/month; annual plan is 159.00 USD/year (13.25 USD/month equivalent)

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

Rosetta Stone

$13.25/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Rosetta Stone 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 Rosetta Stone if

  • You need immersive learning.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want speech recognition.
Rosetta Stone review

Questions people ask

Is Gimkit or Rosetta Stone better?
Neither clearly leads. Gimkit starts at Free and Rosetta Stone at $13.25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gimkit or Rosetta Stone?
Gimkit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gimkit and $13.25/month for Rosetta Stone.
Does Gimkit or Rosetta Stone run on more platforms?
Gimkit runs on Web, IOS, Android. Rosetta Stone runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Gimkit for free?
Yes. Gimkit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Rosetta Stone starts at $13.25/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 Rosetta Stone is typically brought in for.
What can Gimkit do that Rosetta Stone cannot?
Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. Rosetta Stone covers Immersive learning, Speech recognition, TruAccent, Live tutoring. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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