No. 11 of 33 ·Automated Grading Software

WeBWorK

Web · Linux · Self-hosted · API

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

WeBWorK is ranked #11 of 33 in automated grading software on Freedom251. It runs on API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.

WeBWorK plans and pricing

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WeBWorK open-source software Free Open-source online homework system · hosting options and their prices vary openwebwork.org · 5 Oct 2026

Compared on automated grading software

Free plan: Yes
Math autograding: Yes
LMS or LTI support: Yes
Question bank: Yes

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The record

Purpose: WeBWorK is an online assessment and homework system for math and science courses that delivers individualized problems over the web.
Feedback: Students receive immediate feedback on answer correctness and can make multiple attempts.
Instructor data: Instructors can access real-time statistics to customize lesson plans.
Problem library: The Open Problem Library contains more than 35,000 shared problems spanning mathematics and other STEM subjects.
Problem authoring: The problem-authoring interface works with Perl and accepts commands from R.
LMS integration: WeBWorK supports LTI 1.1 and 1.3 integrations with learning management systems including Moodle, Canvas, Brightspace, and Blackboard.
Authentication: Supported authentication options include LTI and SAML2, alongside WeBWorK-managed authentication by default.
Hosting: Hosting options listed by the project include an institution's own server, a free Runestone-hosted course, and dedicated hosting through Rationarium.
Administration: Institutional system administrators may be responsible for installing and updating WeBWorK.
Support: The project directs users to its forums and Slack channel for questions and more immediate help.
Security configuration: The LTI setup documentation recommends enabling Force SSL when both the LMS and WeBWorK server use HTTPS.
Maintenance caveat: The WeBWorK SOAP handler is disabled by default, and a forum post says it is unmaintained and may present security vulnerabilities if enabled.
Founded: 1996
Price from: Free

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Sources

openwebwork.org/what-is-webwork/· checked 5 Oct 2026
openwebwork.org/i-am-a-problem-author/· checked 5 Oct 2026
wiki.openwebwork.org/wiki/LTI_Authentication_%28for_WeBWorK_· checked 5 Oct 2026
wiki.openwebwork.org/wiki/Authentication· checked 5 Oct 2026
openwebwork.org/getting-started/· checked 5 Oct 2026
openwebwork.org/i-am-a-system-administrator/· checked 5 Oct 2026
openwebwork.org/contact/· checked 5 Oct 2026
forums.openwebwork.org/mod/forum/discuss.php· checked 5 Oct 2026
openwebwork.org· checked 28 Sept 2026