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Gimkit

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What it is

Gimkit is a web-based live learning game in which educators host review activities for students. Teachers create kits containing questions, answers, and media, then choose a language and subject. Hosts can configure goals, late joining, nickname generation, class connections, and options specific to each mode. The service includes quiz mode and live polling. Public kits can be shared by link and searched; anyone with the link can view their questions and answers, while private kits are excluded from the School Library. Gimkit Basic generally rotates three free game modes and includes classes and game reports. Pro provides all modes, assignments, image uploads, and audio questions. Assignments let students play independently and report results, but are limited to 2D modes without teams or groups. Live games allow up to 500 students, while 2D modes allow up to 60. Gimkit Creative is free, with map storage of three on Basic, 10 on Pro, and 25 on Season Ticket. Pro is listed at $59.88 a year or $14.99 a month.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Gimkit is a live learning game in which educators use kits to host review games for students.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Integrations
Gimkit supports importing Pear Deck Flashcard Factory sets into kits.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Security
Gimkit says it does not store personal information on its game servers and uses secure WebSockets for real-time game communication.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Support
Gimkit provides support by email, says it responds to support emails within two business days, and currently does not provide phone support.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · gimkit.com
Assignments
Pro assignments let students play kits independently and report results, but assignments are limited to 2D modes that do not require a team or group.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Creative maps
Gimkit Creative is free; Basic accounts can store 3 maps, Pro 10, and Season Ticket 25, and creations can be played with up to 60 people.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Free tier limit
Gimkit Basic generally offers three rotating free game modes, while Pro gives access to all modes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Game customization
Hosts can customize goals, late joining, nickname generation, class connections, and mode-specific options.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Kit creation
Educators can create kits with questions, answers, and media, and choose a language and subject.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Kit sharing
Public kits can be shared by link and are searchable; anyone with the link can view their questions and answers, while private kits are excluded from the School Library.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Live polling
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Player limits
A live game has a hard limit of 500 students, and 2D modes have a hard limit of 60 students.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Privacy and compliance
Gimkit says it adheres to FERPA and COPPA and meets or exceeds data privacy compliance for some states, including California, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and New York.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Quiz mode
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · help.gimkit.com

Plans and prices

Gimkit Pro $59.88 a year Automatically billed once a year All game modes · Assignments · Image uploads · Audio questions Read 20 Sep 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Department $650 a year Group license; active for 365 days and does not auto-renew Pro for up to 20 teachers Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
School $1,000 a year Group license; active for 365 days and does not auto-renew Pro for an entire school; up to 100 teachers across multiple buildings Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Gimkit Basic Free Featured game modes; unlimited students in featured modes; classes and reports Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Gimkit Pro monthly $14.99 a month Automatically billed monthly All game modes; assignments; image uploads; audio questions Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Gimkit Pro annual $59.88 a year Automatically billed once a year All game modes; assignments; image uploads; audio questions Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Web-based classroom game
  • Quiz mode and live polling
  • Customizable kits and game settings
  • Up to 500 live players
  • Pear Deck set importing

Limits

  • 2D modes cap at 60 students
  • Assignments exclude team or group modes
  • Basic has rotating free modes
  • Public kits expose questions and answers

Who it suits

Gimkit suits educators running live review games or independent kit assignments. It is useful for classes within the stated player limits and for teachers choosing among Basic, Pro, department, or school plans.

Verdict

Gimkit combines teacher-created kits with configurable live games and independent assignments. Plan limits vary by mode, player count, map storage, and subscription level, so the intended classroom format matters.

Where Specifiction places it

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