EclipseCrossword

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Two barsScore 6.3

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

EclipseCrossword is ranked #8 of 31 in quiz maker software on Freedom251. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

EclipseCrossword plans and pricing

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EclipseCrossword Free Windows app; no trial limitation stated eclipsecrossword.com · 5 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Publishing channels: Print; online sharing link; iframe embed; exported HTML; grid and clue files

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The record

Purpose: EclipseCrossword turns words and clues into custom crossword puzzles that can be printed or shared online.
Audience: The maker suggests it for teachers and parents creating puzzles for vocabulary, spelling, and new concepts.
Puzzle controls: Users can fine-tune settings such as the positioning of early words and how compact the puzzle should be.
Export: The app can export puzzle grids with or without answers and clues to files for use in word processors or publishing software.
Online sharing: The free Share EclipseCrossword service lets users upload a puzzle file to share a puzzle online.
Integrations: The maker documents opening exported puzzle grids and clues in Microsoft Word and other word processing or desktop publishing software.
Privacy: The share service says it does not use cookies to track users outside its services or help third parties track them, and deletes logged connection details when no longer needed for diagnosis.
Data handling: The share service stores shared puzzles, uses third-party-operated servers, and restricts access to nonpublic collected data to people who need it to operate or diagnose the service.
AI data use: The share service says it and its server operator will not use user data to train AI models.
Sharing limits: The share service permits a reasonable number of puzzles and may remove content that it considers to violate its rules.
Support: The maker provides a Help Center and says users can email if they cannot find an answer in its help topics.
Windows availability: The app is available for Windows 10 and 11 through the Microsoft Store and as an offline installer; the maker lists version 1.3.63, updated 5 December 2020.
Platform limitation: The maker says EclipseCrossword is only available for Windows and will not work on a Mac, phone, or tablet.
Maker: Green Eclipse says it is based in Washington State, United States, and its founder says it began on 10 May 1994.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Quiz Maker Software in 2026#8 of 31

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eclipsecrossword.com· checked 5 Oct 2026
eclipsecrossword.com/tour· checked 5 Oct 2026
eclipsecrossword.com/help/share· checked 5 Oct 2026
eclipsecrossword.com/help/publishing· checked 5 Oct 2026
eclipsecrossword.com/privacy· checked 5 Oct 2026
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greeneclipse.com/about· checked 5 Oct 2026