Gradescope
by Turnitin
Gradescope is an assessment and grading platform for paper, digital, and programming assignments. It helps instructors organize submissions, apply rubric-based grading, return feedback, and analyze question-level results.
Acquisition Details
Turnitin acquired Gradescope in October 2018. Gradescope remains available as a Turnitin product, so “acquired” describes its ownership rather than a shutdown.
💵 Pricing & access
- Pricing model
- Not documented
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- No longer sold
- Official site
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🩺 Health Signals
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- 200
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- Confidence
- 98%
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📅 Timeline
Gradescope launched
Gradescope was founded and launched in 2014 by UC Berkeley affiliates Arjun Singh, Pieter Abbeel, and Sergey Karayev. The exact public launch day is not consistently documented.
Seed funding announced
Gradescope announced a $2.6 million seed round led by Freestyle Capital, with participation from Reach Capital, Learn Capital, and K9 Ventures.
Turnitin acquired Gradescope
Turnitin announced its acquisition of Gradescope to expand its assessment and grading capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gradescope used for?
Gradescope is used to collect, grade, and return feedback on paper-based, digital, bubble-sheet, and programming assignments using reusable rubrics and question-level analytics.
Is Gradescope still available after the Turnitin acquisition?
Yes. Gradescope remains available as a Turnitin product, and its website and product documentation are active.
Who founded Gradescope?
Gradescope was founded by Arjun Singh, Pieter Abbeel, and Sergey Karayev, who developed the platform from work connected with the University of California, Berkeley.
When did Turnitin acquire Gradescope?
Turnitin announced the acquisition of Gradescope on October 3, 2018. The companies did not publicly disclose the purchase price.
Does Gradescope use AI to grade assignments?
Gradescope offers AI-assisted answer grouping for some fixed-template, handwritten assignments. Instructors still review groups, define rubrics, assign scores, and control final grades.