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Gimkit vs WebinarJam

Gimkit logo

Gimkit

Education

Game-based learning built by students

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WebinarJam logo

WebinarJam

Webinars

Complete webinar and live streaming solution for creators

From
$1/trial
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, WebinarJam covers Multiple cameras.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gimkit and WebinarJam actually diverge.

Attributes where Gimkit and WebinarJam differ
AttributeGimkitWebinarJam
Starting priceFree$1/trial
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWindows, Mac, Web
CategoryEducationWebinars
Founded20172010

Identical on both: 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 WebinarJam

  • Multiple cameras
  • Custom backgrounds
  • Attendee polls
  • Email integration
  • Analytics
  • ActiveCampaign
  • ConvertKit
  • GetResponse

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Gimkit

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

WebinarJam

  • Hosting live sales webinars with attendee chat and offersnot Gimkit
  • Running automated replays of recorded webinarsnot 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.

WebinarJam

  • Every plan caps webinar length: 1 hour on Starter, 2 hours on Basic, 3 hours on Professional and 4 hours on Enterprise
  • The Starter plan at $49 per month allows only 100 attendees per webinar and a single host
  • Even the $499 per month Enterprise plan caps attendance at 5,000 per webinar and 6 hosts
  • Additional team member seats are capped per plan, at 1 on Starter and 25 on Enterprise
  • Annual rates such as $39 per month on Starter require paying for a full year upfront

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

WebinarJam

$1/trial
  • Basic Trial$1/14 days
    • 500 attendees per webinar
    • 2 hours max duration
    • 2 hosts included
  • Starter$49/month
    • 100 attendees per webinar
    • 1 hour max duration
    • 1 host included
  • Basic$99/month
    • 500 attendees per webinar
    • 2 hours max duration
    • 2 hosts included
  • Professional$299/month
    • 2,000 attendees per webinar
    • 3 hours max duration
    • 4 hosts included

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 WebinarJam if

  • You need multiple cameras.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want custom backgrounds.
WebinarJam review

Questions people ask

Is Gimkit or WebinarJam better?
Neither clearly leads. Gimkit starts at Free and WebinarJam at $1/trial, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gimkit or WebinarJam?
Gimkit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gimkit and $1/trial for WebinarJam.
Does Gimkit or WebinarJam run on more platforms?
Gimkit runs on Web, IOS, Android. WebinarJam runs on Windows, Mac, Web.
Can I use Gimkit for free?
Yes. Gimkit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WebinarJam starts at $1/trial.
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 WebinarJam is typically brought in for.
What can Gimkit do that WebinarJam cannot?
Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. WebinarJam covers Multiple cameras, Custom backgrounds, Attendee polls, Email integration. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

WebinarJam: How many attendees can join each WebinarJam plan?

Starter supports 100 attendees, Basic supports 500, Professional supports 2,000, and Enterprise supports up to 5,000 attendees per webinar.

Source
WebinarJam: What is the maximum webinar duration for each WebinarJam plan?

Starter allows 1 hour max, Basic allows 2 hours, Professional allows 3 hours, and Enterprise allows 4 hours maximum duration per webinar.

Source
WebinarJam: How much can I save by paying annually for WebinarJam?

WebinarJam annual billing saves money across all plans: Starter saves $120/year, Basic saves $240/year, Professional saves $840/year, and Enterprise saves $1,440/year compared to monthly billing.

Source
WebinarJam: Does WebinarJam offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes, WebinarJam includes a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans, allowing risk-free purchasing.

Source
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