PrairieLearn
7.0#11 in automated grading softwareFrom $3 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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What both publish
| Fact | PrairieLearn | TAO |
|---|---|---|
| Security | PrairieLearn, Inc. states that it has a SOC 2 Type I attestation for Security and encrypts customer data at rest and data in transit using TLS 1.2 or higher. | TAO says cloud and on-premise customer content is encrypted, access is restricted, backups are maintained and external penetration tests are periodically conducted. |
| Support | Support options include documentation, a Slack community, GitHub Discussions, weekly Zoom office hours and workshops, and email support. | Community Edition support is through the TAO Community Forum and User Guide; paid plans offer additional support options. |
PrairieLearn plans
- FreeFree
- PrairieTest Starter$3 a year
- PrairieTest Small$5 a year
- PrairieTest Medium$7 a year
- Basic$8, paid once
- PrairieTest Large$10 a year
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 PrairieLearn if…
PrairieLearn suits instructors and institutions creating variant-based assessments, practice, and tests. It can also suit teams seeking open-source software or LMS connections, particularly those using Canvas.
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.