GradingPal
6.7#9 in gradebook softwareFrom $14 a monthFree planWeb
VisitGradingPal vs Smart Teacher
Smart Teacher
7.9#2 in gradebook softwareFrom £29.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | GradingPal | Smart Teacher |
|---|---|---|
| AI data use | GradingPal states that student work is not used to train AI models. | The privacy policy says relevant teaching data is sent to Google Gemini to generate requested content and is not used by Google to train AI models. |
| Headquarters | Beverly Hills, California, United States | The Google Play developer listing gives Bright Class Ltd's address as 71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom. |
| Integrations | Google Classroom is available, while Canvas and Schoology are available on a school plan. | The privacy policy names Google Gemini for AI, Google sign-in and Firebase services, Google Cloud hosting, Stripe payments, and Resend transactional email. |
| Purpose | GradingPal assesses student work against rubrics, generates scores and individualized feedback, and provides classroom insights for teachers. | Smart Teacher combines a class register, gradebook, timetable, planning, and reports in one app for teachers. |
| Support | The Free plan includes help center access, Lite includes email support, and Pro includes priority support and training. | Help guides are short getting-started instructions and the company says email questions are usually answered the same day. |
GradingPal plans
- FreeFree
- Lite$14 a month
- Pro$26 a month
- School & DistrictPriced on request
Smart Teacher plans
- FreeFree
- Pro (monthly)£3.99 a month
- Pro monthly£3.99 a month
- Pro (annual)£29.99 a year
- Pro annual£29.99 a year
Pick GradingPal if…
It suits teachers who want rubric-based scoring and adjustable feedback across several assignment formats. Schools using Google Classroom, or school plans with Canvas or Schoology, may also find its workflow relevant.
Pick Smart Teacher if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.