Best Assessment Software in 2026
Updated
In short: OnlineExamMaker is ranked #1 of 37 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Wayground (formerly Quizizz) and FlexiQuiz. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Wayground (formerly Quizizz). The lowest first paid tier on this page is ProProfs Quiz Maker at $0.07/mo.
Assessment software is used to create and deliver tests, quizzes, and other evaluations for learners. Compare question types and question bank support with delivery options and grading modes to see how each entry may fit the assessments you run. Assessment analytics, learner limits, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing add further points to weigh. OnlineExamMaker, Wayground (formerly Quizizz), and FlexiQuiz are among the options, as are Plickers and Socrative. Consider the assessment tasks and group size you need to support, then use the listed features and limits to compare possible fits.
37 assessment software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
13 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OnlineExamMakerWeb · Windows · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.8 | |
| 2 | Wayground (formerly Quizizz)Web · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | $18/mo | 6.8 | |
| 3 | FlexiQuizWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | $17/mo | 6.7 | |
| 4 | PlickersWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $5.99/mo | 6.6 | |
| 5 | SocrativeWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $10/mo | 6.6 | |
| 6 | SpeedExamWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $1.67/mo | 6.6 | |
| 7 | TestportalWeb · Android · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $3.25/mo | 6.6 | |
| 8 | CodeSignalWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $24.99/mo | 6.5 | |
| 9 | ClasstimeWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $9/mo | 6.4 | |
| 10 | FormativeWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $20.75/mo | 6.4 | |
| 11 | ProProfs Quiz MakerWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $0.07/mo | 6.4 | |
| 12 | QuizCVWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 13 | TestGorillaWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $142/mo | 6.4 | |
| 14 | ClassMarkerWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 15 | HackerRankWeb · Windows · Mac · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $165/mo | 5.6 |
| 16 | Inspera AssessmentWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 17 | ExamSoftWeb · Windows · Mac · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 18 | SynapWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone · Extension | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | £100/mo | 5.4 |
| 19 | VervoeWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 20 | DigiexamWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | $124.67/mo | 5.3 |
| 21 | GradeSenseWeb · Android | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 22 | VerificareWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 23 | K-Assessment EngineNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 24 | psychTestRWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 25 | TAOWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which assessment software is ranked first on Freedom251?
OnlineExamMaker is ranked #1 of 37 with a score of 6.8. Wayground (formerly Quizizz) is second and FlexiQuiz third.
How many of these have a free plan?
13 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, ProProfs Quiz Maker has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.07/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.