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Classtime vs EclipseCrossword
Both stand on quiz maker software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Classtime offers live responses, question libraries, grading, and reporting through a web-based service. Its free plan has a 40-student simultaneous limit, while Premium raises that limit to 300 and starts at $9 a month per teacher.
Visit Classtime Free plan Windows
Choose EclipseCrossword if you use Windows and need a free way to create, print, or share custom crosswords. Look elsewhere if you need an app for macOS, phones, or tablets.
Visit EclipseCrosswordThe facts
| Classtime | EclipseCrossword | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $9 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | classtime.com | eclipsecrossword.com |
| On quiz maker software | #6 of 31 | #10 of 31 |
Classtime: what it does well
- Free plan supports up to 40 simultaneous students.
- Access to more than 50,000 prepared questions.
- Exports results as PDF or Excel reports.
- Premium has a 60-day trial.
What to know first
- Teacher features are restricted on screens under 768 pixels wide.
- Google Classroom import requires Premium or a School License.
- Free plan is limited to 40 simultaneous students.
EclipseCrossword: what it does well
- Creates custom crossword puzzles from words and clues.
- Puzzle settings include early-word placement and grid compactness.
- Exports grids with or without answers and clues.
- Supports print, online links, iframe embeds, and exported HTML.
- The maker provides a Help Center and email support.
What to know first
- Available only for Windows; it will not work on Mac, phones, or tablets.
- The share service stores uploaded puzzles on third-party-operated servers.
- The service permits a reasonable number of puzzles and may remove content under its rules.
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