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Gimkit vs Zuddl

Gimkit logo

Gimkit

Education

Game-based learning built by students

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zuddl logo

Zuddl

Webinars

Unified event marketing platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events

From
On request
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, Zuddl covers Virtual events.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gimkit and Zuddl actually diverge.

Attributes where Gimkit and Zuddl differ
AttributeGimkitZuddl
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
CategoryEducationWebinars
Founded20172020

Identical on both: platforms (Web, IOS, Android), 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 Zuddl

  • Virtual events
  • Hybrid events
  • In-person check-in
  • Sponsor showcases
  • Engagement tools
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo

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 Zuddl
  • Formative assessmentnot Zuddl
  • Student engagementnot Zuddl
  • Test prepnot Zuddl

Zuddl

  • Running webinars, field events and conferences from one platformnot Gimkit
  • Enterprise demand generation event programmesnot 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.

Zuddl

  • Pricing starts at $10,000 per year and covers only two organizer seats
  • A minimum of two organizer licences is required to open an account
  • Extra collaborator seats cost $170 per month billed annually on top of the platform fee
  • Portals, the mobile app, Event Hub, Event Series and AI content repurposing are priced as add-ons rather than included
  • The price also scales with total annual virtual attendee volume, and that attendee pricing is not published

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

Zuddl

On request
  • Starter$599/month
    • Up to 500 attendees
    • Virtual events
    • Basic analytics
  • Growth$1299/month
    • Up to 2000 attendees
    • Hybrid events
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$2999/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Full customization
    • Dedicated support

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 Zuddl if

  • You need virtual events.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want hybrid events.
Zuddl review

Questions people ask

Is Gimkit or Zuddl better?
Neither clearly leads. Gimkit starts at Free and Zuddl at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gimkit or Zuddl?
Gimkit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gimkit and On request for Zuddl.
Does Gimkit or Zuddl run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Gimkit for free?
Yes. Gimkit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zuddl starts at On request.
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 Zuddl is typically brought in for.
What can Gimkit do that Zuddl cannot?
Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. Zuddl covers Virtual events, Hybrid events, In-person check-in, Sponsor showcases. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Zuddl: What is the starting price?

Zuddl starts at $10,000 per year for two organizers. Pricing scales down automatically as you add more licenses.

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Zuddl: What is included in the pricing?

Each organizer license includes one Collaborator license by default. All plans include unlimited on-site staff for event check-ins and unlimited sales users at no additional cost.

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Zuddl: Are there per-event fees?

No per-event or per-registration fees. Virtual pricing is based on your annual attendee volume.

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Zuddl: What support and onboarding is included?

Standard support includes in-app chat and email with real specialists, plus 30-day onboarding and first-event support. Most teams go live in 2-3 weeks.

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Zuddl: What compliance standards does Zuddl meet?

Zuddl maintains SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and GDPR-compliant status with SSO and audit trails.

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