Best Gradebook Software in 2026
Updated
In short: SimpleGradebook is ranked #1 of 24 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Gradebook.ng and Gradebox. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Gradebook.ng. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Additio App at €1.17/mo.
Gradebook tools help you record grades and make student progress easier to review. Compared on grading models and standards-based grading, these options also differ in data import/export, progress reports, and parent/student portal access. Check mobile app coverage and student limits against how and where your class works, then weigh free plans and paid-from pricing. SimpleGradebook, Gradebook.ng, and Gradebox are among the named options to compare. The listed criteria can help you focus on the grading approach, reporting detail, and access your students and families need.
24 gradebook software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
5 of the 24 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 | SimpleGradebookWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 2 | Gradebook.ngWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | NGN 1,250/mo | 6.4 | |
| 3 | GradeboxWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $11.99/mo | 6.4 | |
| 4 | GradingPalWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $14/mo | 6.4 | |
| 5 | NavEd Free GradebookWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 6 | JupiterWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 7 | Smart TeacherWeb · Android | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 8 | ThinkWaveWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 9 | GradeForgeWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 10 | iVake GradebookWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | ₹5/mo | 5.2 |
| 11 | MadrasateyWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 12 | TeacherEaseWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $8.67/mo | 5.2 |
| 13 | Additio AppWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | €1.17/mo | 5.1 |
| 14 | GradekeeperWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 15 | iGradePlus Enterprise School Management SystemWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 16 | ApolloWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 17 | GradefullyWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 18 | iDoceoMac · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 19 | MarkBookWeb · Windows | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 20 | TeachBookMac · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 21 | Vidyapeeth360 Digital GradebookWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 22 | AstraGradeWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.7 |
| 23 | GradeBookWizardWeb · Windows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 4.7 |
| 24 | IEW GradebookWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.7 |
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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 gradebook software is ranked first on Freedom251?
SimpleGradebook is ranked #1 of 24 with a score of 6.5. Gradebook.ng is second and Gradebox third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 24 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Additio App has the lowest first paid tier we found: €1.17/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.