ZipGrade alternative
A free ZipGrade alternative with unlimited scans.
DraftGrade grades bubble sheets from your phone's browser. There's no app to install and no monthly paper limit on bubble-sheet scanning.
Side by side
ZipGrade and DraftGrade, compared.
| Feature | ZipGrade | DraftGrade |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 100 papers/month | Unlimited bubble-sheet scans, free forever |
| Price for unlimited scans | $6.99/year | $0 |
| Install | iOS/Android app | Works in your phone's browser |
| Sheets per page | — | 20-question sheets print 6 to a page |
| AI grading of handwritten work and written answers | — | Included (25 free AI papers) |
| AI study notes per student | — | Included |
ZipGrade details as of October 2026, per zipgrade.com. A dash means we haven't listed it for ZipGrade here.
Who should switch
Is DraftGrade right for you?
You keep hitting 100 papers
If you grade more than 100 papers a month, DraftGrade's bubble-sheet scanning has no monthly cap.
You don't want an app
DraftGrade runs in the browser on your phone, tablet or computer, so there's nothing to install.
You also grade handwritten work
The same account can grade written answers and handwritten papers with AI, when you want it.
What to know
One honest thing before you switch.
ZipGrade's sheets aren't compatible with DraftGrade, so you'll print DraftGrade's own sheets. They're free to print, and no sign-in is needed to print them.
These work the same way you'd expect:
- 20, 50 and 100-question forms
- Multiple test versions
- Item analysis for the class
- CSV export
Switch in 5 minutes
Three steps to your first scan.
Make a free account
Sign in with Google, Microsoft or an email link. No card needed.
Print DraftGrade's sheets
Pick a form, then print it on plain paper at actual size.
Scan with your phone
Open DraftGrade in your browser, type in your answer key, and photograph the sheets.
Questions
Common questions about switching
Bubble-sheet scanning is free and unlimited, with no monthly paper cap. You need a free DraftGrade account to save your answer keys. Optional AI features, like grading written answers and AI study notes, include 25 free papers, then the Teacher Plan ($7.99 a month or $59 a year) or the School Pack.
No. DraftGrade reads its own answer sheets, so you will print DraftGrade's free sheets instead. They take a minute to print, and the 20, 50 and 100-question forms work the way you would expect.
No. DraftGrade works in your phone's browser. Open it, take a photo of each sheet, and the score appears right away.
Scan results and sheet photos stay on your device, in your browser. Answer keys and quiz settings are saved to your account. If you choose an AI feature, that photo is sent to be graded.
Only the optional AI features. Grading handwritten work and written answers, and AI study notes, include 25 free papers. After that they need the Teacher Plan or the School Pack. Bubble-sheet scanning stays free either way.
Try your first scan today.
Print a free sheet, scan it with your phone, and see how it feels.
Free account required to scan. No credit card.
ZipGrade is a trademark of its respective owner. DraftGrade is not affiliated with or endorsed by ZipGrade.