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Gimkit
Gimkit · Seattle, Washington, United States
What it is
Gimkit is a web-based live learning game for educators who host review activities for students. Teachers create kits containing questions, answers, and media, then select a language and subject. Hosts can set goals, allow late joining, control nickname generation, connect classes, and adjust options for particular game modes. The service includes quiz mode and live polling. Public kits can be shared by link and searched, while private kits stay out of the School Library; anyone with a public link can view its questions and answers. Gimkit Basic generally rotates three free game modes, while Pro provides all modes plus assignments, image uploads, and audio questions. Pro assignments let students work independently and report results, but only in 2D modes without teams or groups. Live games support up to 500 students, and 2D modes up to 60. Gimkit Creative is free with plan-based map storage.
For and against
For
- Web-based live learning games
- Questions, answers, and media in kits
- Live games support up to 500 students
- Public kit sharing by searchable links
- Free Gimkit Creative mode
Against
- Basic generally rotates only three modes
- 2D modes cap at 60 students
- Assignments require Pro
- No phone support
The verdict
Gimkit combines educator-created review kits with live polling, quizzes, customization, and optional independent assignments. Check the mode rotation, student limits, and plan requirements against your class setup.
Who it suits
Gimkit suits educators who want hosted review games, customizable kits, and live participation. It also fits classes needing independent 2D assignments or creative map activities.
Plans and prices
Gimkit Pro
All game modes · Assignments · Image uploads · Audio questions
Read 20 Sep 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Department
Pro for up to 20 teachers
Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
School
Pro for an entire school; up to 100 teachers across multiple buildings
Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Gimkit Basic
Featured game modes; unlimited students in featured modes; classes and reports
Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Gimkit Pro monthly
All game modes; assignments; image uploads; audio questions
Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
Gimkit Pro annual
All game modes; assignments; image uploads; audio questions
Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.gimkit.com
On the record
- 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.help.gimkit.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- 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.help.gimkit.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Free tier limit
- Gimkit Basic generally offers three rotating free game modes, while Pro gives access to all modes.help.gimkit.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Game customization
- Hosts can customize goals, late joining, nickname generation, class connections, and mode-specific options.help.gimkit.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Gimkit supports importing Pear Deck Flashcard Factory sets into kits.help.gimkit.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Kit creation
- Educators can create kits with questions, answers, and media, and choose a language and subject.help.gimkit.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- 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.help.gimkit.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Live polling
- Yeshelp.gimkit.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Player limits
- A live game has a hard limit of 500 students, and 2D modes have a hard limit of 60 students.help.gimkit.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- 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.help.gimkit.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Gimkit is a live learning game in which educators use kits to host review games for students.help.gimkit.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Quiz mode
- Yeshelp.gimkit.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Security
- Gimkit says it does not store personal information on its game servers and uses secure WebSockets for real-time game communication.help.gimkit.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Gimkit provides support by email, says it responds to support emails within two business days, and currently does not provide phone support.help.gimkit.com · read 7 Oct 2026
