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Miro Education vs Gimkit

Miro Education logo

Miro Education

Education & E-Learning

Visual collaboration platform for interactive learning

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Gimkit

Education & E-Learning

Game-based learning built by students

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Miro Education covers Infinite canvas, Gimkit covers Game modes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Miro Education and Gimkit actually diverge.

Attributes where Miro Education and Gimkit differ
AttributeMiro EducationGimkit
PlatformsWeb, IOS, Android, Windows, MacOSWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20112017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Education & E-Learning).

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 Miro Education

  • Infinite canvas
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Templates
  • Video chat
  • Presentation mode
  • Timer
  • Voting
  • Sticky notes

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.

Miro Education

  • Classrooms and universities collaborating on visual boards and diagramsnot Gimkit

Gimkit

  • Review gamesnot Miro Education
  • Formative assessmentnot Miro Education
  • Student engagementnot Miro Education
  • Test prepnot Miro Education

Where each one falls short

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

Miro Education

  • Free Student plan is capped at 10 team members and expires after 2 years
  • Institution plan pricing is custom and quote only, described only as starting at 50% off the regular price

Gimkit

Nothing recorded yet. See the Gimkit review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Miro Education

Free
  • Free for EducationFree
    • Unlimited boards
    • Basic templates
    • Collaboration
  • Education Plan$undefined/month
    • Admin controls
    • SSO
    • LMS integration

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 Miro Education if

  • You need infinite canvas.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.
Miro Education 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 Miro Education or Gimkit better?
Neither clearly leads. Miro Education 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, Miro Education or Gimkit?
Miro Education starts at Free and Gimkit at Free.
Does Miro Education or Gimkit run on more platforms?
Miro Education runs on Web, IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS. Gimkit runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Miro Education for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Miro Education best used for?
Miro Education is most often used for classrooms and universities collaborating on visual boards and diagrams. Of those, classrooms and universities collaborating on visual boards and diagrams is not what Gimkit is typically brought in for.
What can Miro Education do that Gimkit cannot?
Miro Education covers Infinite canvas, Real-time collaboration, Templates, Video chat. Gimkit covers Game modes, In-game currency, Live games, Assignments. Both handle Google Classroom, Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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