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One barScore 5.1

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedThinly documented

RubiStar is ranked #11 of 22 in rubric software on Freedom251. It runs on Web. There is a free plan.

RubiStar plans and pricing

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Free Free Educational use · rubrics may be deleted if personal or commercial rubistar.4teachers.org · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on rubric software

Free plan: Yes
Analytic rubrics: Yes

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The record

Purpose: RubiStar is a free tool that helps teachers create rubrics for project-based learning activities.
Templates: It offers generic rubrics for typical projects and research assignments that can be printed or customized.
Customization: Teachers can change almost all suggested rubric text to fit their projects.
Pre-filled ratings: When a category is selected, RubiStar fills in the quality ratings so they are ready to customize.
Template topics: Customizable rubric templates include oral projects, products, multimedia, science, research and writing, work skills, math, art, music, and reading.
Workflow: The tutorial describes creating a printable rubric without saving, creating one to save, editing a saved rubric, and analyzing a saved rubric.
Search: Users can search rubric titles, author names, or author email addresses using up to three keywords.
Account requirements: Registration asks for a title, first initial, last name, ZIP code, password, and email address; international users are instructed to enter ZIP code 99999.
Privacy: The terms say collected information is confidential and not sold or traded, and cookies support login status and temporary storage of rubric content.
Data handling: The terms state that administrators cannot guarantee recovery or accurate compilation of data lost or misrepresented after a system error.
Retention option: The rubric editor says users can choose a permanent option to keep a rubric online for more than one week.
Use restrictions: The terms describe RubiStar as an educational tool and say rubrics may be removed if they are personal or commercial.
Support: The terms invite comments and suggestions by email to RubiStar administrators.
Language: The site provides a RubiStar en Español link.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Rubric Software in 2026#11 of 22

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rubistar.4teachers.org· checked 4 Oct 2026
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rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php· checked 4 Oct 2026
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rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php· checked 4 Oct 2026
rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php· checked 4 Oct 2026
rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php· checked 4 Oct 2026