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Khan Academy vs Gimkit

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Khan Academy

Software

Free world-class education for anyone, anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Gimkit

Software

Game-based learning built by students

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Khan Academy covers Video lessons, Gimkit covers Game modes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Khan Academy and Gimkit actually diverge.

Attributes where Khan Academy and Gimkit differ
AttributeKhan AcademyGimkit
Pricing modelfreefreemium
Founded20082017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Khan Academy

  • Video lessons
  • Practice exercises
  • Mastery system
  • Progress tracking
  • Personalized learning
  • Teacher tools
  • Parent dashboard
  • Test prep

Only in Gimkit

  • Game modes
  • In-game currency
  • Live games
  • Assignments
  • Reports
  • Question import
  • Audio questions
  • Game themes

Both cover

  • Google Classroom
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Khan Academy

  • Free self paced learning across maths, science and humanitiesnot Gimkit
  • Assigning practice and tracking student progress in a classroomnot Gimkit

Gimkit

  • Review gamesnot Khan Academy
  • Formative assessmentnot Khan Academy
  • Student engagementnot Khan Academy
  • Test prepnot Khan Academy

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Khan Academy

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Khan Academy's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and that its full library of practice and lessons 'is all free for learners and teachers', funded by donations rather than subscriptions.

Gimkit

Nothing recorded yet. See the Gimkit review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Khan Academy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Video lessons
    • Practice exercises
    • Progress tracking

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Khan Academy if

  • You need video lessons.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want practice exercises.
Khan Academy review

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

Questions people ask

Is Khan Academy or Gimkit better?
Neither clearly leads. Khan Academy starts at Free and Gimkit at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Khan Academy or Gimkit?
Khan Academy starts at Free and Gimkit at Free.
Does Khan Academy or Gimkit run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Khan Academy for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Khan Academy best used for?
Khan Academy is most often used for free self paced learning across maths, science and humanities, assigning practice and tracking student progress in a classroom. Of those, free self paced learning across maths, science and humanities and assigning practice and tracking student progress in a classroom are not what Gimkit is typically brought in for.
What can Khan Academy do that Gimkit cannot?
Khan Academy covers Video lessons, Practice exercises, Mastery system, Progress tracking. Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. Both handle Google Classroom, Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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