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ScribblewiseMost similar to EssayGrader in what it does, its category and its price.
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Brisk TeachingHas a free plan, rated 4.6 out of 5.
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QuinoFrom $3/mo, against from $19.99/mo for EssayGrader.
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LucaRated 4.1 out of 5 in our review, against 3.6 for EssayGrader.
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At a glance
Green means better than EssayGrader, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 EssayGraderBaseline | 3.6 | $19.99/mo | Yes | 94% of the time, EssayGrader's scores land within 1 point of a teacher's own - bulk-grade essays, catch AI-generated writing and plagiarism, synced to your LMS. | |
| Scribblewise | 3.0−0.6 | Not listed | No | AI essay-grading assistant for teachers that learns their grading style and applies their rubric, with edits left to the teacher. | vs EssayGrader |
 Smartschool | 4.0+0.4 | Free | Yes | Maths tutor that reads handwritten working and guides students with questions, not answers. | vs EssayGrader |
| Luca | 4.1+0.5 | Free | Yes | AI reading tutor built for dyslexic and struggling K-5 readers that listens at the phoneme level to spot exactly where a student gets stuck. | vs EssayGrader |
 Speakable | 4.0+0.4 | Free | Yes | Benchmarks language proficiency across a district, then assigns practice against the gap. | vs EssayGrader |
| Brisk Teaching | 4.6+1.0 | Free | Yes | A Chrome extension living inside Google Docs and Classroom | vs EssayGrader |
 Education Copilot | 3.5−0.1 | Free | Yes | AI drafts a complete, standards-aligned lesson plan, worksheet or rubric instantly - classroom-ready the same day, including IEP differentiation for students who need it. | vs EssayGrader |
| Quino | 4.1+0.5 | $3/mo$16.99 less | No | Learning management system for US colleges and schools with AI that grades photographed exams against the instructor's rubric, reads handwriting and equations, and writes quizzes from course notes. | vs EssayGrader |
 EducatorLab | 3.7+0.1 | Free | Yes | Generates curriculum-compliant lesson plans, worksheets and activities as downloadable files. | vs EssayGrader |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches EssayGrader.
Scribblewise
3.0Not listed
vs EssayGrader−0.6
AI essay-grading assistant for teachers that learns their grading style and applies their rubric, with edits left to the teacher.
- Adaptive grading that learns the teacher's style
- Custom rubric upload
- AI-generated feedback that teachers can edit or delete
The teacher keeps the final say on grades and feedback
No price is published and the pricing page errored during review
Smartschool
4.0Free
vs EssayGrader+0.4
Maths tutor that reads handwritten working and guides students with questions, not answers.
- Handwritten work submitted and assessed
- Guided questioning instead of answer-giving
- Content aligned to state standards
Reads the working, where the errors that matter actually live
District pricing is by demo with no figures published
Luca
4.1Free
vs EssayGrader+0.5
AI reading tutor built for dyslexic and struggling K-5 readers that listens at the phoneme level to spot exactly where a student gets stuck.
- SoundScout phoneme-level speech recognition that flags precisely which sounds a reader struggles with
- StoryGen personalized stories generated around each student's specific skill gaps
- ProfessorAI learning plans that adapt as a student's skills progress
Built around phoneme-level detection rather than whole-word scoring, catching errors generic reading apps miss
Full pricing isn't published, schools need a demo call to get a quote
Speakable
4.0Free
vs EssayGrader+0.4
Benchmarks language proficiency across a district, then assigns practice against the gap.
- Proficiency benchmarks across every student
- Targeted practice with instant AI feedback
- Secure assessment with automatic rubric scoring
Benchmarking every student is otherwise impossible on teacher time
No pricing figures published
Brisk Teaching
4.6Free
vs EssayGrader+1.0
A Chrome extension living inside Google Docs and Classroom.
- Chrome extension running inside Google Docs and Classroom
- Inline feedback directly on student writing
- Quiz, rubric, and differentiated material generation
Genuinely in-context, no switching away from tools already in use
Full value depends on already teaching within Google's ecosystem
Education Copilot
3.5Free
vs EssayGrader−0.1
AI drafts a complete, standards-aligned lesson plan, worksheet or rubric instantly - classroom-ready the same day, including IEP differentiation for students who need it.
- AI standards-aligned lesson plan generation
- AI worksheet, rubric, quiz, and unit-plan generators
- AI IEP & Differentiation Helper for individualized resources
IEP differentiation generator addresses a genuinely time-consuming, high-value teacher task
Pro tier ($9/month) needed for unlimited generation volume
Quino
4.1$3/mo
vs EssayGrader$16.99 less+0.5
Learning management system for US colleges and schools with AI that grades photographed exams against the instructor's rubric, reads handwriting and equations, and writes quizzes from course notes.
- AI grading of photographed exams against a rubric
- Handwriting, equation and symbol recognition
- Quiz generation from notes, textbooks and slides
Free pilot sponsored by Google Cloud
Sold to institutions in the United States only
EducatorLab
3.7Free
vs EssayGrader+0.1
Generates curriculum-compliant lesson plans, worksheets and activities as downloadable files.
- Lesson plans, worksheets and activities generated together
- Output aligned to curriculum standards
- PDF and Word export for printing and editing
Compliance focus means output is usable rather than just plausible
Standards vary by region, so material needs checking
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is EssayGrader free?
EssayGrader has a free plan, and paid plans start from $19.99/mo.
What is the best free alternative to EssayGrader?
Brisk Teaching is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.6 out of 5). Other free options: Luca, Smartschool, Speakable.
What is the cheapest alternative to EssayGrader?
Among paid plans, Quino has the lowest starting price (from $3/mo). If you need it free, start with Brisk Teaching.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.