ClassMarker vs PrairieLearn
ClassMarker
classmarker.com
PrairieLearn
prairielearn.comSide by side
| Figure | ClassMarker | PrairieLearn |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $19.95/mo | $0.25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 9 | 9 |
| Spec score · Automated Grading Software | 9.4 (#1) | 8.1 (#15) |
| Product | ClassMarker is a hosted web platform for creating, assigning, automatically grading and analyzing online tests, quizzes and surveys for education, training and business. | PrairieLearn is an online assessment and learning system that helps instructors create educational resources for students. |
| Security | The maker says ClassMarker uses encryption for data in transit and at rest, role based access controls, regular audits, and penetration testing. | PrairieLearn, Inc. states that it has a SOC 2 Type I attestation for Security and encrypts customer data at rest and data in transit using TLS 1.2 or higher. |
| Support | GetApp lists FAQs/forum, knowledge base and email/help-desk support, with video training. | Support options include documentation, a Slack community, GitHub Discussions, weekly Zoom office hours and workshops, and email support. |
Plans
ClassMarker
- Free accountFree
- Professional 1$19.95 a month
- Credit pack 50$25, paid once
- Professional 2$39.95 a month
- Credit pack 250$100, paid once
- Credit pack 1000$300, paid once
- Credit pack 2500$625, paid once
- Credit pack 5000$1,000, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
PrairieLearn
- FreeFree
- PrairieTest Starter$3 a year
- PrairieTest Small$5 a year
- PrairieTest Medium$7 a year
- Basic$8, paid once
- PrairieTest Large$10 a year
- PrairieTest Enterprise$15 a year
- Premium$16, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
ClassMarker
ClassMarker has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
PrairieLearn
PrairieLearn is an online assessment and learning system for instructors creating educational resources, assignments, practice, and tests. Instructors write questions as code; the system can generate and grade variants automatically and provide real-time feedback. Students can continue trying new variants until they achieve mastery. Supported response formats include numerical, multiple-choice, checkbox, dropdown, graphical, code, and ordered-block answers. The platform is described for in-class activities, homework, practice, proctored tests, and bring-your-own-device tests. It connects with learning management systems through LTI 1.3 for assignment linking and grade syncing, with integration primarily designed and documented for Canvas; its importer accepts QTI 1.2 content. PrairieLearn is open source and can be run or modified on institutional or individual infrastructure. The free plan covers instructors and courses with up to 20 students in each term. For larger courses, Basic costs $8, paid once per student and Premium costs $16, paid once per student. Local development is supported on macOS, Linux, or Windows inside WSL 2; Windows without WSL 2 is not supported for local installation.