BoardQ vs Gametize
BoardQ
boardq.io
Gametize
start.gametize.comSide by side
| Figure | BoardQ | Gametize |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.99/mo | $45/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 8 |
| Spec score · Sales Gamification Software | 9.1 (#3) | 9.2 (#2) |
| API | The REST API accepts JSON POST requests authenticated with a bearer token and is listed as available on the free plan. | Gametize provides a REST API for integrating applications and rewarding custom actions with points, achievements or rewards. |
| Integrations | The maker lists HubSpot, Zendesk, and Google Sheets (Beta) as native integrations, and describes webhook connections with Salesforce, Pipedrive, Zapier, and Make. | The platform supports external widgets such as H5P and can embed videos, webpages, PDFs, Word documents and Google Maps in challenges. |
| Product | BoardQ creates live leaderboards and scoreboards for teams, events, games, classrooms, and competitions. | Gametize describes itself as a community engagement solution that motivates audiences with gamification and content such as quizzes, minigames, and real-life challenges. |
| Support | The contact page gives [email protected] and says replies usually arrive within one business day, with priority for paid tiers. | Enterprise customers receive priority helpdesk access and a dedicated project team for consulting, creative, and technological requirements. |
| What it does | BoardQ provides browser-based live leaderboards for sales, support, education, quizzes, sports, games and events. | Gametize is a gamification and community-engagement platform using quizzes, minigames, real-life challenges, rewards, competition and social interaction. |
Plans
Gametize
- BasicFree
- Starter$45 a month
- Light$90 a month
- Regular$180 a month
- Premium$450 a month
- Premium Plus$950 a month
- White-label$12,000 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
BoardQ
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.
Gametize
Gametize is a community engagement solution that uses game mechanics and interactive content, including quizzes, minigames, and real-life challenges. Its listed uses include customer and community engagement, employee onboarding and engagement, employer branding, compliance training, and learning and development. Creators can set challenge frequency and schedules, customize points, embed content and Google Maps, and control player access. Players can join teams, use messaging and discussion boards, collect points, and redeem them for rewards. Administrators can moderate submissions and comments, verify reward collection, and track transactions. Analytics cover player demographics and activity, challenge completion, achievements, and reward transactions. A REST API supports app integrations and rewards for custom actions; Basic plans may have additional API pricing depending on usage terms. Gametize offers web and mobile experiences, plus Android, iOS, API, and self-hosted options. Enterprise deployments can use cloud, private cloud, or on-premises infrastructure. Basic is free for up to 10 players. Starter costs $45 a month, billed annually or $50 monthly.