Best Assessment Software in 2026
Updated
In short: ClassMarker is ranked #1 of 37 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of OnlineExamMaker and ProProfs Quiz Maker. The best-ranked option with a free plan is OnlineExamMaker. The lowest first paid tier on this page is ProProfs Quiz Maker at $0.07/mo.
Assessment software supports building and delivering tests, quizzes and other evaluations. The entries are compared on question types, question banks, delivery options and grading modes, giving you several ways to consider how they align with your assessment process. Assessment analytics and learner limits add further criteria to review, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing bring cost into the comparison. OnlineExamMaker, FlexiQuiz and ProProfs Quiz Maker lead the ranking, followed by TestInvite and ClassMarker. Consider what kinds of questions you need to set, how learners will take assessments and what grading approach suits your work. The listed criteria and ranking order offer a structured way to examine the options.
37 assessment software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Grading modes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ClassMarker | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 2 |  OnlineExamMaker | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | 19 /mo | mixed | View |
| 3 | ProProfs Quiz Maker | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $0.07/mo | Yes | 0.25 /mo | — | View |
| 4 | CodeSignal | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $24.99/mo | Yes | 79 /mo | — | View |
| 5 | FlexiQuiz | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $17/mo | Yes | 17 /mo | — | View |
| 6 | HackerRank | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $165/mo | No | 165 /mo | — | View |
| 7 | SpeedExam | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $1.67/mo | Yes | 20 /mo | — | View |
| 8 | TestGorilla | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $142/mo | Yes | 142 /mo | — | View |
| 9 |  TestInvite | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $75/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 10 | TestDome | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 11 |  Testlify | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $139/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 12 | Formative | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $20.75/mo | Yes | 20.75 /mo | mixed | View |
| 13 |  Plickers | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $5.99/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 14 |  QuizCV | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | mixed | View |
| 15 |  Socrative | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $10/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 16 | Testportal | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $3.25/mo | Yes | 35 /mo | — | View |
| 17 |  Wayground (formerly Quizizz) | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $18/mo | Yes | — | mixed | View |
| 18 |  GradeSense | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | mixed | View |
| 19 | Classtime | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | 9 /mo | — | View |
| 20 | Synap | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | £100/mo | No | — | mixed | View |
| 21 | TAO | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 22 | Digiexam | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $124.67/mo | No | — | mixed | View |
| 23 | psychTestR | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 24 | Inspera Assessment | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | mixed | View |
| 25 | Codility | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which assessment software is ranked first on Inferse?
ClassMarker is ranked #1 of 37 with a score of 7.4. OnlineExamMaker is second and ProProfs Quiz Maker third.
How many of these have a free plan?
12 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, ProProfs Quiz Maker has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.07/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.