SimpleGradebook vs Apollo

SimpleGradebook8.8Visit Apollo6.8Visit

Higher score SimpleGradebook #5 in Gradebook Software 8.8/10 Free plan · paid from 3 Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features SimpleGradebook site

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Apollo #6 in Gradebook Software 6.8/10 From $12/yr ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Apollo

• SimpleGradebook fits best

  Budget-conscious teachers and small schools

• Apollo fits best

  Schools wanting low-cost web-based grading

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Side by side

Feature	SimpleGradebook 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Apollo 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	6.8
Ranking	#5 in Gradebook Software	#6 in Gradebook Software
Best for	Budget-conscious teachers and small schools	Schools wanting low-cost web-based grading
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email	Phone
Compliance	2FA	HIPAA
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SimpleGradebook 4/4 · Apollo 3/4
Progress reports	✓	✓
Parent/student portal	✓	✓
Standards-based grading	✓	✓
Data import/export	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Student limit	Not published	Not published
Grading models	Mixed	Mixed
Mobile app coverage	Both	Not published
Our review
Pros	Free plan covers basic gradebook functions with no donation required Includes rubrics, reports, attendance, messaging and parent access Supports web, iOS and Android access for students and parents	Supports both points-based and mastery-based grading Combines rubrics, assignment controls, attendance, and progress reports Adds enrollment, scheduling, compliance, portals, and reporting tools
Cons	Third-party integration coverage may not suit ecosystem-heavy schools Teacher and administrator mobile functionality is not the focus of the app listings Single Teacher Pro pricing is listed as 40 without a per-student unit	The platform is web-only Mastery-Based Grading costs an additional $3 per student annually Its broad administration scope may exceed gradebook-only needs
Our verdict	SimpleGradebook is an online gradebook for teachers, students, parents and administrators. It covers class creation, assignment grading, grade calculations, report cards, progress reporting, attendance, messaging, rubrics and performance… Read the review →	Apollo is a cloud-based K-12 student information system for school districts, charter schools, and private schools. Its classroom tools include a teacher gradebook with points or mastery grading, standards assignment, rubric building,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• SimpleGradebook — where it wins

  • Free plan covers basic gradebook functions with no donation required
  • Includes rubrics, reports, attendance, messaging and parent access
  • Supports web, iOS and Android access for students and parents

  Where it doesn't

  • Third-party integration coverage may not suit ecosystem-heavy schools
  • Teacher and administrator mobile functionality is not the focus of the app listings
  • Single Teacher Pro pricing is listed as 40 without a per-student unit

• Apollo — where it wins

  • Supports both points-based and mastery-based grading
  • Combines rubrics, assignment controls, attendance, and progress reports
  • Adds enrollment, scheduling, compliance, portals, and reporting tools

  Where it doesn't

  • The platform is web-only
  • Mastery-Based Grading costs an additional $3 per student annually
  • Its broad administration scope may exceed gradebook-only needs

• SimpleGradebook8.8/10 · Free plan · paid from 3

  A low-cost gradebook with core grading, reporting, attendance and family access.

  SimpleGradebook siteFull verdict →
• Apollo6.8/10 · From $12/yr

  A web-based K-12 gradebook with points, mastery, attendance, portals, and school administration modules.

  Visit ApolloFull verdict →