BoardQ vs Gamefic

BoardQ creates live leaderboards and scoreboards for teams, events, games, classrooms, and competitions. Score changes are sent to connected screens in real time using WebSocket. Boards can be shared by QR code or embedded in websites and apps with an iframe, and custom columns let organizers display multiple KPIs alongside scores. The service lists native integrations with HubSpot and Zendesk, with Google Sheets marked beta. Its Sheets sync maps columns to participant names and scores and reflects edits on the leaderboard. Webhook connections are described for Salesforce, Pipedrive, Zapier, and Make. A REST API accepts JSON POST requests authenticated with a bearer token and is available on the free plan. Basic is free and includes up to two leaderboards, real-time updates, themes, custom columns, embeds, and CSV and Excel export. Premium costs $8.99 a month and supports up to 20 leaderboards; Enterprise costs $89 a month and supports up to 200. Listed uses include sales contests, support teams, classroom quizzes, trivia, sporting events, tournaments, and fitness challenges. BoardQ is available on web and via API; no mobile app is listed.

Gamefic is a gamification platform for companies seeking to engage employees and improve performance. Employee and team results update in real time and appear on a screen, while reports, rankings, and KPI metrics support follow-up. Employees can earn coins for real rewards, and alerts cover rewards, trophies, and training. A company social network supports employee interactions, and training and tests include indicators and metrics. Companies can customize the platform for their requirements. Gamefic says it uses machine learning to analyze user profiles and makes collected data available through artificial intelligence. It also says it connects with major CRMs, though it does not name them on the page. The platform can be used on a computer, TV, or cell phone and is listed for Android, iOS, and web. A free one-month trial is available through the Gamefic 3.0 app; pricing is personalized and available on request. The company is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Its privacy policy says it handles personal information under Brazil’s LGPD and that users can request changes or deletion of their data.