AI Grader Pro vs Rubric IQ

AI Grader Pro provides AI-assisted grading workflows for mathematics and other STEM subjects. Educators can create, refine, and apply rubrics, then review step-wise scores that account for partial credit and student solutions. The software processes question sheets and student answers in batches, and can export reports, summaries, and class-level outputs. Its local-first design is described as minimizing data leaving the user’s environment, but it can also send data to third-party AI services chosen by the user; those providers’ own terms and privacy policies govern processing. The product warns that AI-generated grading, feedback, and analytics may contain errors, leaving educators responsible for checking outputs and decisions. It runs on macOS and Windows. Recommended requirements are macOS 13 or later, or Windows 10/11 x64, with at least 8 GB RAM and 1 GB disk space. Full LaTeX output requires a LaTeX distribution. The Personal plan costs $120 a year and includes email support. The Team plan costs $299 a year, lists multi-user deployment and priority support, and is marked available in Q3 2026.

Rubric IQ is a web-based AI assessment intelligence platform that uses existing rubrics to assess student work and prepare feedback. It accepts handwritten, digital, image-based, and document-based submissions, including PDF, PNG, TIFF, Word, and text files. Teachers review generated results and feedback, and nothing becomes final until approval. Feedback can explain what a student did well, where marks were lost, and how to improve. Across assessments, the platform can identify cohort trends, common misconceptions, and learning gaps. Moodle assessments can be imported; listed RTO integrations also include aXcelerate, API, and custom integrations. The maker says it is hosted on Microsoft Azure and Australian built and supported. Rubric IQ has a free plan and trial. Individual Teacher costs A$40, paid once for 40 credits, with no recurring fees; credits do not expire. Schools and organisations use application pricing.