A simpler Gimkit alternative: one quiz show, one price
Gimkit turns review into strategy: students answer questions to earn in-game cash, buy upgrades and compete in 2D worlds. Quizzo keeps it classic — a host-paced, Kahoot-style quiz show with speed scoring and a podium, where every feature is included in one $9/month plan. Below we compare prices, limits and features, and point out where Gimkit is the better fit.
Quizzo vs Gimkit at a glance
| Feature | Quizzo | Gimkit |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9/month (one plan) | $4.99/month billed annually ($59.88/yr); $14.99 month to month |
| Free plan | No | Yes — unlimited games in rotating featured modes, up to 500 players |
| Billing | Monthly, cancel anytime | Annual or monthly |
| Players per game | Up to 500 | 500 per live game; 60 in 2D modes; 5 in Pro modes on free |
| How players join | 6-digit PIN or QR code in any browser | Game code at gimkit.com/join, QR code or link |
| Player account needed | No | No (optional Classes for rosters) |
| Questions on players' devices | Yes — full question and answers | Yes — students see and answer questions on their devices |
| Question types | Multiple choice (2–4 answers), images | Multiple choice, text input; image and audio uploads on Pro |
| Self-paced / homework mode | No (live games only) | Yes (assignments, Pro only) |
| AI quiz generation | No | None documented in its help center (Oct 2026) |
What is Gimkit?
Gimkit is a live learning game show from an independent company based in Seattle, Washington. Teachers build question sets called kits and start a game; students join with a code at gimkit.com/join, a QR code or a link, and answer on their own devices to earn in-game cash they can spend on upgrades and strategy. During play, the big screen shows a leaderboard or, in 2D modes, the game map. Gimkit is known for its in-game economy, a rotating selection of free modes, KitCollab, which lets students submit questions, and simple school pricing.
Best for: Middle and high-school teachers who want strategy-driven review games with an in-game economy and are willing to pay for Pro to unlock every mode.
Why people look for a Gimkit alternative
- Only a few featured modes are free, and they rotate every few weeks, so the mode your class enjoyed may not be free next time.
- On the free plan, Pro-exclusive modes are limited to 5 players.
- Month-to-month Pro costs $14.99; the cheaper $59.88 price means paying for a year, often out of a teacher's own pocket.
- 2D modes cap games at 60 players, and they're where users report the most lag and bugs.
- The cash-and-upgrades layer can confuse younger students or pull attention away from the content.
- Homework assignments and image or audio uploads require Pro.
Where Quizzo is better
Everything for $9 a month
Every Quizzo feature, images included, is in one $9/month plan. Unlocking all of Gimkit month to month costs $14.99.
Same question on every screen
The host sets the pace: the big screen and every phone show the same question at the same moment, followed by an answer chart. That's easy to follow for young kids, adults and mixed crowds.
No economy to explain
Players answer and earn 500–1,000 points for each correct answer, depending on speed. There are no upgrades or strategy rules to teach before the first question.
500 players, every game
Quizzo allows 500 players in every game. Gimkit matches that in most modes, but its 2D modes stop at 60.
Turkish and English interface
Quizzo's host screens and player screens are available in Turkish and English.
Where Gimkit is better
Strategy and 2D modes
An in-game economy where students earn and spend cash on upgrades, plus map-based 2D modes. Quizzo has one classic format.
Free plan for 500 players
Gimkit Basic runs unlimited games for up to 500 players in its featured free modes. Quizzo has no free plan.
Typed answers, student questions
Text-input questions, KitCollab for student-submitted questions, and CSV or flashcard import. Quizzo is multiple choice only, with no import.
Homework and cheaper annual Pro
Pro adds homework assignments, and at $59.88 a year it beats Quizzo's price for anyone who'd subscribe for seven months or more.
Gimkit pricing vs Quizzo
As of October 2026, Gimkit Basic is free, with unlimited games in a few rotating featured modes for up to 500 players. Gimkit Pro costs $59.88 a year (about $4.99/month) or $14.99 month to month, and school licenses cost $650 a year for a department of up to 20 teachers or $1,000 for a whole school. Quizzo is $9/month, billed monthly, with every feature included. Month to month, Quizzo costs $5.99 less than Gimkit Pro; if you'd pay for seven months or more, Gimkit's annual plan is cheaper.
Should you switch from Gimkit to Quizzo?
Stay with Gimkit if your students thrive on its strategy modes, you assign homework through Pro, or the free featured modes cover what you need. Switch to Quizzo if you want a host-paced quiz show that young kids, adults and event crowds can follow without a rules briefing, with every feature for $9 a month and no rotating modes or upgrade tiers.
How to switch from Gimkit to Quizzo
- Create your Quizzo account and open the dashboard.
- Click “New quiz”, paste in your questions and answers, and mark the correct one. Add images and timers where you need them.
- Press “Start game” to open the lobby, then show the PIN or QR code on the big screen.
- Players join at playquizzo.com/join on their phones — no app, no account — and you're live.
Quizzo doesn't import quizzes from other tools yet, so plan a few minutes to copy your questions over.
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Gimkit alternative: FAQ
Is Gimkit free?
Partly. Gimkit Basic is free and allows unlimited games in a few featured modes, rotated every few weeks, for up to 500 players. Pro-exclusive modes are limited to 5 players on Basic, and assignments need Pro.
How much is Gimkit Pro?
As of October 2026, Gimkit Pro costs $59.88 a year or $14.99 month to month; school licenses are $650 a year for up to 20 teachers or $1,000 for a whole school. Quizzo is $9/month with everything included.
How many players can join a Gimkit game?
Up to 500 per live game — the same limit as Quizzo — but Gimkit's 2D modes are capped at 60. Quizzo allows 500 players in every game.
How is Quizzo different from Gimkit?
In Gimkit, students answer on their own devices to earn cash they spend on upgrades and strategy, while the big screen shows a leaderboard or game map. In Quizzo, the host paces the game: everyone sees the same question on the big screen and on their phone, followed by an answer chart, a leaderboard and finally a podium.
Can I move my Gimkit kits to Quizzo?
There's no automatic transfer, as Quizzo can't import from other tools. Paste your multiple-choice questions into the Quizzo editor, and give text-input questions 2–4 answer options.
Do players need an account for Gimkit or Quizzo?
No. Gimkit players join with a code at gimkit.com/join, a QR code or a link, and students in a teacher's Classes can join instantly. Quizzo players enter a 6-digit PIN at playquizzo.com/join or scan a QR code.
Last updated October 18, 2026
Competitor prices and limits were checked on October 18, 2026 from their public websites and may change. Always confirm current pricing with the vendor.
Sources
- https://help.gimkit.com/en/article/gimkit-pro-faq-14h6d62/
- https://help.gimkit.com/en/article/player-maximums-18mbcz0/
- https://help.gimkit.com/en/article/host-a-live-game-g4n2cd/
- https://help.gimkit.com/en/article/text-input-questions-1o82fom/
- https://help.gimkit.com/en/article/import-flashcard-sets-ti90sw/
- https://nibble-app.com/blog/gimkit-pricing-cost
- https://nibble-app.com/blog/blooket-vs-gimkit
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