Flipgrid vs. Gumlet

I use Flipgrid to allow students to share their work with each other. For example, my students created some artwork based on a prompt. Then, they used Flipgrid to record their work and explain their choices. I also required them to comment on each other’s work to make sure they watched the videos

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For hybrid live event formats, where a group watches the same video simultaneously and the flow needs to be perfectly synchronized, Gumlet is, in my opinion, the best solution. Especially in combination with a live Zoom call, Gumlet made our work possible in the first place, because video and audio run smoothly and the quality is automatically adjusted to the viewers' internet connection. If an event depends on everyone finishing at the same time, Gumlet is invaluable. Gumlet is also ideal for online courses and video libraries where high-quality, high-resolution videos need to start without loading time – we are increasingly using it instead of our LMS because the performance is simply much better. Gumlet is currently less suitable if you need permanent live stream channels or want to prepare many live events simultaneously, as streams are currently automatically closed and archived when OBS ends. However, according to support, this feature is already in development. For our use cases, I would recommend Gumlet without hesitation. Für hybride Live-Event-Formate, bei denen eine Gruppe gleichzeitig dasselbe Video anschaut und der Ablauf absolut synchron sein muss, ist Gumlet aus meiner Sicht die beste Lösung. Besonders in Kombination mit einem Live-Zoom-Call hat Gumlet unsere Arbeit überhaupt erst möglich gemacht, weil Video und Audio stabil laufen und die Qualität automatisch an die Internetverbindung der Zuschauer:innen angepasst wird. Wenn ein Event davon lebt, dass alle gleichzeitig fertig sind, ist Gumlet Gold wert.
Auch für Online-Kurse und Videobibliotheken, bei denen hochwertige, hochauflösende Videos ohne Ladezeit starten müssen, ist Gumlet ideal – wir nutzen es inzwischen zunehmend anstelle unseres LMS, weil die Performance einfach deutlich besser ist.
Weniger geeignet ist Gumlet aktuell, wenn man dauerhafte Live-Stream-Kanäle benötigt oder viele Live-Events parallel vorbereiten möchte, da Streams derzeit automatisch geschlossen und archiviert werden, wenn OBS endet. Dieses Feature ist aber laut Support bereits in Entwicklung.
Für unsere Anwendungsfälle würde ich Gumlet jederzeit weiterempfehlen. This review was originally written in German and has been translated into English using a third-party translation tool. While we strive for accuracy, some nuances or meanings may not be perfectly captured.

• Engage students in Speaking activities
• Provides a wide variety of methods to share the activity (Google Classroom, Teams, etc)
• Design of activities is made easier, because you are able to add images, videos, documents, etc.

• Speedy transcoding, hosting, and streaming of my film media
• Privacy Features (Passwords, private, unlisted, geo-blocking of select countries, etc.)
• Automated AI subtitling / transcription of my content for no additional fee
• Extensive Analytics, reports about my content
• Additionally offers direct download links for my content
• Attractive Player customization, hide Gumlet logo if so wanted, change highlight color of the player, upload own logo
• Very attractive value proposition with the current special lifetime deal

• Fligrid can improve using mixed tapes. I feel if it's not pointed out, teachers don't necessarily know it can be done.
• When setting up the topic, some of the personalization choices are hard to find or down the page. It would be easier to choose the most used settings and making them the default - like the privacy settings.
• I also believe the word Grid should be substituted with class. Teachers are always confused about what the Grid and topic are.

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• I would like the ability to set a higher minimum playing resolution so that videos aren't blurry at the start.
• Coming from Vimeo I would like to see a Chrome extension or Windows application to record my screen similar to what Loom has.
• I would like to see sub folder in playlists within collections. Currently I can only have top level playlists.

I’d rate our likelihood to renew at a clear 10, because Gumlet has become such an integral part of how we deliver, protect and scale our video content. The platform consistently performs without issues, the playback quality is excellent, and the security features give us peace of mind that no other tool matched. Beyond reliability, Gumlet keeps adding meaningful improvements such as AI subtitles, interactive elements, and better analytics, which continue to streamline our workflow and increase engagement without extra effort from our team. At this point, switching to anything else would feel like a step backwards, both in efficiency and overall video experience.

Flipgrid is the most user-friendly platform that exists.

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The dashboard is simple to navigate. It's easy to view my videos and organize them. It just makes sense. I don't have to guess where to find anything. I also love the import tool and the ability to set up players based on my collections. This type of customization will save me time!

We have never had issues with the Flipgrid platform being unavailable during the school day.

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Flipgrid has been easy for both our students and staff to use. When there is an issue with the program, we can easily reach support, and the trouble is resolved in an extremely quick and timely manner.

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Flipgrip is great for supporting educators. They provide opportunities for teachers to learn the program and become ambassadors for the program. They are also responsive to questions and concerns through many different modes. That includes online communities, email, and Facebook communities. They are eager to meet and troubleshoot with you and are also eager to meet educators at conferences and meetings.

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The support is not so responsive as compared to other software, sometimes 1 day, sometimes 2-3 days, depending on their staff. I would say it's below average in terms of their support

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It was quick and easy. We found that the import from Vimeo wasn't pulling in the highest original quality so we manually uploaded our clips.

Flipgrid is a game changer, working in a similar fashion to these other applications, but offering much more in terms of teacher control and implementation inside the classroom. Teachers can create lesson plans that incorporate options for Flipgrid to be utilized as a formative assessment tool to better gauge student comprehension and understanding.

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They have all the same features and keep adding more, generating landing pages for video share was huge for us. Ease of use, no ads. cost, it really doesn't compete. We're very happy with the outputted quality of the video exports and the ability to manage DRM for video protection was built into the app. A huge bang for the buck here. Can't wait to update or try out more new features. The biggest thing I love is that they listen to their customers and work to implement suggestions from the community.

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This product is straightforward to implement and share across our building and district. As a large district, it was not difficult to train staff and have them feel at ease implementing the program.

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• Flipgrid allows students who may not raise their hand or have a voice in class to participate and share their ideas, thoughts and views

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• Gumlet compared has no higher costs associated
• Faster page load times improved user experience
• High-quality video content without buffering improves conversion rates for businesses
• Smoother viewing experience increases user engagement and retention.
• Reduction of unnecessary data usage leads to lower bandwidth costs
• Integrated analytics can provide insights into viewer behavior

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