Gimkit vs Kahoot: which classroom game fits your class?

Both are live quiz games that students join on their own devices with a code. The difference is what drives the game. In Kahoot!, speed does: the question shows on the big screen, a timer runs, and the leaderboard updates after every question. In Gimkit, money does: each right answer earns cash, students spend it on upgrades and power-ups, and modes like Capture the Flag or Tag play like a video game.

That changes how the lesson feels. A Kahoot! round of 10 questions fits a 5 to 10 minute warm-up or exit ticket, and you control the pace between questions. A Gimkit game runs on a timer, students answer at their own speed, and the same questions come back again and again, which suits vocabulary or formulas. Teachers often report that older students ask for Gimkit, while Kahoot! lands better with younger classes.

Prices as of October 2026: Kahoot!'s free plan covers quiz and true/false questions, and Kahoot! lists 10 to 40 players per game depending on the account type. Paid Kahoot!+ plans start at $3 a month billed yearly ($36) for up to 50 players. Gimkit Basic is free with about three rotating modes, and Pro-only modes are capped at 5 players there. Gimkit Pro costs $14.99 a month or $59.88 a year.