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Gimkit vs Wooclap

Gimkit logo

Gimkit

Software

Game-based learning built by students

From
Free
Rated
-
Wooclap logo

Wooclap

Software

Make learning awesome with interactive questions

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Gimkit covers Game modes, Wooclap covers Polls.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gimkit and Wooclap actually diverge.

Attributes where Gimkit and Wooclap differ
AttributeGimkitWooclap
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, PowerPoint Add-in
Founded20172015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Wooclap

  • Polls
  • Quizzes
  • Word clouds
  • Open questions
  • Rating
  • Brainstorming
  • Matching
  • AI question generation

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Gimkit

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

Wooclap

  • Teachers and trainers running live interactive polling and quiz sessionsnot 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.

Wooclap

  • Free Starter plan is capped at 5 questions per month
  • All paid subscriptions are billed annually with no monthly option
  • Cancellation must be submitted at least 48 hours before the renewal date
  • Corporate plan requires a minimum of 6 presenters

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

Wooclap

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 questions per event
    • Unlimited participants
    • Basic question types
  • Basic$6.99/month
    • Unlimited questions
    • PowerPoint integration
    • Export results
  • Pro$14.99/month
    • All Basic
    • AI assistant
    • Message wall
  • Institution$undefined/month
    • All Pro
    • SSO
    • LMS integration

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 Wooclap if

  • You need polls.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, PowerPoint Add-in.
  • You also want quizzes.

Questions people ask

Is Gimkit or Wooclap better?
Neither clearly leads. Gimkit starts at Free and Wooclap at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gimkit or Wooclap?
Gimkit starts at Free and Wooclap at Free.
Does Gimkit or Wooclap run on more platforms?
Gimkit runs on Web, IOS, Android. Wooclap runs on Web, PowerPoint Add-in.
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, review games and formative assessment are not what Wooclap is typically brought in for.
What can Gimkit do that Wooclap cannot?
Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. Wooclap covers Polls, Quizzes, Word clouds, Open questions. Both handle Web support.

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