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Gradescope vs Lectora
Both stand on educational 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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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.
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Free plan WebWindows
Lectora combines course-building, collaboration, localization and multiple publishing formats. The listed suite price and asset-download restriction are worth weighing against its authoring features.
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| Gradescope | Lectora | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Studio Gold Suite: $1,549 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gradescope.com | products.elblearning.com |
| On educational software | #5 of 26 | #9 of 26 |
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+
Lectora: what it does well
- PowerPoint import for editing and publishing training
- Adaptive paths and scenario branching options
- Co-authoring, roles, revision logs and version history
- Supports SCORM, xAPI, HTML5, AICC and cmi5
- Custom code and language translation file support
What to know first
- Listed Studio Gold Suite costs $1,549 a year
- Subscription prices are annual payments, though monthly plans are available
- Asset templates should be downloaded as needed; stockpiling is prohibited
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