Side by side
Gimkit vs QuizLive
Both stand on audience response systems. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Gimkit for educator-led review games with customizable kits, live play, and searchable public materials. Basic provides featured modes, classes, and reports; Pro is the option for all modes and assignments. Check the 60-student cap for 2D modes if your class will play those modes.
Visit GimkitQuizLive provides account-free, browser-based interactive sessions with self-hosting and offline operation. Its capacity and licensing limits matter for larger or commercial events, which may need paid Firebase service and a different arrangement.
Visit QuizLiveThe facts
| Gimkit | QuizLive | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Gimkit Pro annual: $59.88 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | Gimkit | Not published |
| Website | gimkit.com | github.com |
| On audience response systems | #76 of 118 | #80 of 118 |
Gimkit: what it does well
- Educators can create kits with questions, answers, and media.
- Hosts can customize game goals and joining options.
- Public kits can be searched and shared by link.
- Pro adds assignments, image uploads, and audio questions.
- Gimkit Creative is free and supports playable maps.
What to know first
- Basic generally provides three rotating free game modes.
- 2D modes have a 60-student limit.
- Pro assignments only work with certain 2D modes.
- Support is by email; phone support is unavailable.
QuizLive: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Players join without accounts
- Works on local networks offline
- CSV leaderboard downloads
- Live quiz, polling and Q&A modes
What to know first
- Commercial use is disallowed
- Free Firebase tier supports about 80–100 players
- No rate limit on player joins
- Only one setup is tested end-to-end
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