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Best Automated Grading Software in 2026
Automated grading software can help assess different kinds of student submissions, from written work to mathematics and programming. Compare math and programming autograding with supported code languages and written-work OCR to see which assessment formats are covered. LMS or LTI support and a question bank offer additional details to consider when fitting grading into your teaching setup. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing alongside those capabilities. Wayground (formerly Quizizz), MATLAB Grader, and PrairieLearn are among the options shown. Focus on the submissions you need to evaluate and the platform support your assessment workflow calls for.
- 33 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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TAO
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3TAO offers a broad assessment workflow, with authoring, scoring, reporting, and multiple delivery options.
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ClassMarker
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4Choose ClassMarker if you need a flexible assessment system with question reuse, instant results, detailed analytics, and optional browser based proctoring.
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DMOJ
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2DMOJ combines contest hosting, a large problem archive, and flexible judging and statement tools. Self-hosters should note the MySQL guidance, and rated contests prohibit AI use.
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DOMjudge
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1DOMjudge combines contest judging and administration tools for organizers who can run their own infrastructure.
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Autolab
Free plan APILinuxMac+2Autolab combines assignment autograding with course management, code feedback, and several deployment options.
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codePost
Free plan APISelf-hostedWebConsider codePost if your course needs structured code feedback, rubric-based grading, and sandboxed autograding, with integrations or API access.
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HackerRank
Free plan APIMacWeb+1Choose HackerRank if your company needs technical assessments for developer hiring, with test creation options, proctoring, and recruiting workflow APIs.
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Akindi
Free plan WebAkindi combines paper scanning, online testing, grading controls, analytics, and LMS connections.
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CodeGrade
Free plan APIWebCodeGrade brings coding exercises, feedback, and course administration into one online environment. Check plan limits carefully if your course needs LMS integration or larger enrollment.
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Gradescope
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebGradescope covers several assessment formats and offers rubric-based grading, exports, and code workflows.
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MATLAB Grader
by MATLAB GraderFree plan LinuxMacWeb+1MATLAB Grader combines assignment authoring, automatic assessment and LMS integration for MATLAB instruction.
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Numbas
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4Numbas offers several exam delivery options and a large public question bank for numerate subjects. Plan for self-hosting if you need LTI delivery, and use a locked-down browser for high-stakes exams.
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PrairieLearn
Free plan APILinuxMac+3PrairieLearn combines varied assessment formats with repeated practice toward mastery. Check the plan limits and support arrangements, especially for larger courses or self-hosted use.
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Formative
Free plan WebFormative combines interactive lessons, assessments, and live response data for K–12 learning.
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Wayground (formerly Quizizz)
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4Wayground brings activity creation, assessment, and flexible teaching modes into one learning platform.
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MyOpenMath
by MyOpenMathFree plan Self-hostedWebMyOpenMath combines math assessment with course-management tools and a free standard-use option. Its support model and terms of use are important considerations for schools and individual learners.
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WeBWorK
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Math and science instructors seeking free homework software with an extensive shared problem library and LMS connections should consider WeBWorK.
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ZipGrade
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebZipGrade combines mobile paper grading with online quizzes, analysis, and data exports. The free plan has a monthly paper limit; its $6.99 a year non-recurring plan removes that limit.
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IMathAS
Free plan Self-hostedWebIMathAS brings math question authoring, automated grading, course tools, and question sharing together in a free system.
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Kattis
Free plan LinuxWebKattis combines code submission, automated judging, and repeated attempts in a free service. Its individual-account rule and requirement to submit to Kattis for acceptance checks are worth noting.
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Testmoz
Free plan Self-hostedWebChoose Testmoz for web-based assessments with varied question formats, access controls and built-in result review.
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ClassLens
Free plan Web - 25
Codio
Free trial APILinuxMac+2Codio combines browser-based coding environments, assessment workflows, AI assistance, and learner analytics for technical education.
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