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Gimkit
Game-based learning built by students
As of 30 August 2026, Gimkit is free to use. Gimkit is a student-paced game-based learning platform that combines the engagement of video games with educational content. Softwr lists it under Education. Gimkit is made by Gimkit Inc, launched in 2017, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
What Gimkit does
Gimkit is a student-paced game-based learning platform that combines the engagement of video games with educational content. Students earn in-game currency for correct answers that they can use to customize their avatar, making learning fun and motivating while providing teachers with real-time performance data.
What people use it for
- Review games
- Formative assessment
- Student engagement
- Test prep
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Pricing
What Gimkit costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Free
Free
- 5 kits
- Basic game modes
Pro
$9.99 /mo
- Unlimited kits
- All game modes
- Reports
- Audio questions
School/District
On request
- All Pro features
- Admin tools
- Rostering
- Priority support
Capabilities
Features
Game modes
In-game currency
Live games
Assignments
Reports
Question import
Audio questions
Game themes
Google Classroom
Integration with Google Classroom
Quizlet import
Integration with Quizlet import
Spreadsheet import
Integration with Spreadsheet import
Web support
Available on Web
Behind it
Who makes Gimkit
- Company
- Gimkit Inc
- Based in
- Seattle, Washington
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