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GradeBoard vs Rubric IQ
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.
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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Choose Rubric IQ if you want AI-assisted assessment using existing rubrics, with teacher review before results become final. It is also suited to organisations that need cohort insights or the listed Moodle and RTO integrations. RTOs should account for practical demonstrations, observations and other evidence that remain part of assessment when required.
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| GradeBoard | Rubric IQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: £24.99 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gradeboard.io | rubriciq.com.au |
| On rubric software | #3 of 22 | #7 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.
Rubric IQ: what it does well
- Assesses handwritten, digital, image-based and document-based submissions.
- Teacher approval is required before AI results and feedback are final.
- Feedback explains strengths, lost marks and ways to improve.
- Identifies cohort trends, misconceptions and learning gaps.
- Moodle assessments can be imported.
What to know first
- Practical demonstrations and observations may still be required in RTO assessment.
- Submission allowances for the school plan depend on the plan.
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