Formative
6.9#9 in assessment & examination softwareFrom $20.75 a monthFree planWeb
VisitFormative vs TAO
What both publish
| Fact | Formative | TAO |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Formative integrates with Google Classroom, Clever, ClassLink, Canvas, and other LMS/SIS platforms for rostering, single sign-on, and assignment syncing. | Listed integrations include Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, GeoGebra, Proctorio, MathType, Wiris and Texthelp. |
| Support | The Help Center is available 24/7, and users can contact [email protected] for assistance. | Community Edition support is through the TAO Community Forum and User Guide; paid plans offer additional support options. |
Formative plans
- Free TeacherFree
- Classroom Plan$20.75 a month
- Small School Plan$260.42 a month
- Balanced Assessment by FormativePriced on request
TAO plans
- TAO Community EditionFree
- TAO StarterFree
- TAO Author$149 a month
- TAO Ignite$990 a month
- TAO ElevatePriced on request
- TAO EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Formative if…
Formative suits K–12 educators who want to create lessons and assessments while following student responses in real time. It also offers plans and integrations for schools and district teams.
Pick TAO if…
TAO suits solo authors, educators, and organizations that need to create and deliver digital assessments. Starter is intended for solo authors, small-scale classroom assessment, or piloting, rather than large team-based programs.