Gimkit goes free.
I launched Gimkit four years ago as a school project. It cost money to keep the servers running, and I certainly wasn't going to lose money on a school project!
So, I put Gimkit behind a paid subscription and made a very limited free plan. And that model has remained the same over the years.
Not anymore.
Today, we've updated Gimkit to be a whole lot more open for those on our free plan. The game about earning virtual cash is now much more accessible to those who aren't able to pony up real-life cash.
How it works.
Over a dozen different game modes exist in Gimkit, with lots more coming soon. On our new free plan, you'll get unlimited access to our currently featured modes.
Featured modes will change throughout the year, depending on what's new, the time of year, and what we want to feature. You may also find our core modes like Classic and Teams featured and available for you to use for free.
The rest of our modes are available to you, but with a 5 player limit.
To recap:
Our free plan offers unlimited access to the currently featured modes.
Gimkit Pro (our paid plan) offers unlimited access to every mode, no matter what. That means unlimited access to Trust No One, Floor is Lava, Draw That, and everything else to come.
Current customer? We got you.
When you're a paying customer of Gimkit, we take care of you. Simple as that.
You might already be paying for Gimkit, and perhaps what's included with our new free plan is what you use Gimkit for. You might not use our different game modes too often.
If so, and you're paying for Gimkit individually, email us: hello@gimkit.com. We'll put you on our free plan, and refund you for your unused time. No questions asked.
The small print.
Beyond unlimited access to all game modes, a few other parts of Gimkit are still only available with Gimkit Pro. These include uploading images, recording audio, & creating assignments.
Thanks for the support.
Even with this change, we're not giving up on any of our values. We're not running ads or selling information. We're still a small independent business (just three full-time employees).
With that, 100% of our revenue comes from our paying subscribers.
If you haven't used Gimkit for a while, come back and give it a try. If you like what you see, consider becoming a paid subscriber to help us out. We also offer affordable group licenses for your school to cover you.
Thanks, everybody! Enjoy and stay tuned — our most exciting update ever is on its way!