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GradeBoard vs Gradescope
Both stand on rubric 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
GradeBoard combines rubric-aligned feedback, batch grading and analytics in a web platform. The free tier has a monthly submission cap and shorter retention, while higher-volume work requires a paid plan.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Gradescope covers several assessment formats and offers rubric-based grading, exports, and code workflows. Check which features require the Institutional license and note that its mobile app is for students only.
Visit GradescopeThe facts
| GradeBoard | Gradescope | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: £24.99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gradeboard.io | gradescope.com |
| On rubric software | #3 of 22 | #1 of 22 |
GradeBoard: what it does well
- Accepts PDF, DOCX, TXT and image uploads.
- Batch processing handles 50+ submissions simultaneously.
- Annotations are editable before export.
- Free plan includes 10 learner submissions monthly.
- Analytics track student progress distribution.
What to know first
- Free plan has limited rubric uploads.
- Free plan retains data for 30 days.
- Pro costs £24.99 a month.
- Enterprise is listed from £250 a month.
Gradescope: what it does well
- Supports variable-length and fixed-template assignments
- Flexible rubrics can be applied to already graded work
- Code grading can use autograders or inline comments
- Free Basic plan includes data export
What to know first
- Student app does not support instructor workflows
- AI-assisted grading and Answer Groups require Institutional license
- LMS integrations require institutional license
- Mobile app requires iOS 13+ or Android 15+
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