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Apollo vs MarkBook
Both stand on gradebook software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Apollo brings district administration and nutrition operations together while allowing modular purchasing. Its listed Essentials rate is $12 per student per year, with additional pricing details varying by module.
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MarkBook combines grading, assessment views, reporting, and progress communication for teachers. Individual web and Windows options have different listed annual prices, while larger institutional purchases may require a quote.
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| Apollo | MarkBook | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Apollo Essentials: $12 per student a year | MarkBook for Windows: C$35 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | apollok12.com | markbook.com |
| On gradebook software | #19 of 24 | #23 of 24 |
Apollo: what it does well
- Combines SIS and child nutrition modules
- Unified student view with permission controls
- Supports SFTP, APIs, and EdTech integrations
- Includes standards-based and mastery-based grading options
- Implementation includes training and go-live support
What to know first
- No free plan or free trial
- Web platform only
- Child Nutrition pricing depends on selected modules
- Mastery-based grading costs extra
MarkBook: what it does well
- Supports custom rubrics and multiple grading methods
- Assessment views include trends and outcomes tracking
- Offers standards-aligned reports and transcripts
- Supports data import and export
What to know first
- No free plan
- Team purchases start at five seats
- District and board purchases require a quote
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