GradeWithAI vs EssayGrader
EssayGrader (EssayGrader.ai) is an AI grader for essays and other writing, with a library of standards-aligned rubrics and Google Classroom, Canvas, and Schoology sync. GradeWithAI grades writing too, plus math with work shown, tests, and Google Forms quizzes.
- GradeWithAI is best for
- Teachers who grade across subjects, such as math with work shown, handwritten tests, Google Forms quizzes, and lab reports, as well as essays.
- EssayGrader is best for
- ELA and humanities teachers who mostly grade essays and want state-standards rubrics, plagiarism checks, and writing growth tracking.
Where the products differ
Checked against each product's public documentation in October 2026.
| Criteria | GradeWithAI | EssayGrader |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment coverage | Essays, short answers, math with work shown, tests, lab reports, projects, and handwritten work in any subject. | Essays and other writing, such as short answers, DBQs, research reports, and journals, in several languages. Pro adds oral exams and video. |
| Handwritten work | Phone photos or scans, including math notation. One PDF of a whole class splits by pages per student. | Scanned handwritten essays. One PDF of a whole class is split into each student's essay. |
| LMS sync | Canvas, Google Classroom, and Google Forms on every plan; Schoology on Schools & Districts; any other LMS by upload and CSV export. | Google Classroom, Canvas, and Schoology on every plan, including Free. |
| Free plan | 25 graded submissions every 30 days. | 100 essays a month, up to 1,000 words each. |
| Paid plans | Pro: $20 a month or $120 a year, unlimited for normal classroom use. | Pro: $14.99 a month for 350 essays. Premium: $34.99 a month for 800 essays. Annual billing costs less. |
| Integrity checks | Pro: a 0–100% AI score and a label on each submission with typed text. | AI-writing and plagiarism detection on Pro and Premium. |
EssayGrader details checked against essaygrader.ai and its pricing page and FAQ in October 2026.
Where GradeWithAI fits better
- Grades math with work shown, handwritten tests, lab reports, and Google Forms quizzes as well as essays.
- Google Forms sync, plus Canvas and Google Classroom, on every plan.
- Pro has no submission cap for normal classroom use: $20 a month or $120 a year.
- Request Changes regrades a submission with your note, such as a partial-credit rule.
How to test it against EssayGrader
- 1Pick one essay set you already graded, and its rubric.
- 2Grade it in GradeWithAI and compare the scores and comments with your own.
- 3Then grade something that isn't an essay, such as a math quiz or a Google Forms check.
- 4If nearly all your grading is essays and EssayGrader's rubric library fits your standards, it may be enough on its own.
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EssayGrader comparison questions
Answers to common questions from teachers and school leaders. Something not covered here? Email john@gradewithai.com.
EssayGrader (EssayGrader.ai) is an AI grader for essays and written assignments. It launched in 2023 for ELA and humanities teachers, grades against your rubric or one from its library, and syncs with Google Classroom, Canvas, and Schoology.
Both grade essays against a rubric and read handwritten essays. GradeWithAI also grades math with work shown, tests, Google Forms quizzes, and lab reports in any subject. EssayGrader focuses on writing and adds plagiarism checks and state-standards reports.
EssayGrader's Basic plan grades 100 essays a month free, up to 1,000 words each. Pro is $14.99 a month and Premium is $34.99 a month (as of October 2026). GradeWithAI's free plan grades 25 submissions every 30 days, and Pro is $20 a month or $120 a year.
Yes, on Pro and school plans. Each submission with typed text gets a 0–100% AI score labeled Human Written, Mostly Human, Mostly AI, or AI Generated. Photos and scans of handwriting are not checked.
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