The Modern Scantron Alternative
Why keep using outdated 1970s technology when there is a better, more affordable solution? PaperScorer delivers everything Scantron does—and more—at a fraction of the cost.
Traditional Scantron machines: costly hardware plus ongoing maintenance
Out with the old...
Scantron technology was established in the 1970s and is increasingly perceived as antiquated. Schools and districts are spending thousands on outdated hardware and proprietary supplies when better alternatives exist.
- Requires expensive optical mark recognition (OMR) scanner hardware
- Needs specialized software to process and analyze scanned data
- Upfront hardware costs that can run into the thousands
- Ongoing service and maintenance fees year after year
- Proprietary bubble sheets you have to keep buying
- Technology designed in the 1970s
...In with the new
PaperScorer brings assessment scanning into the modern era. Use devices you already own, print on standard paper, and get instant results synced to your LMS.
- No special hardware required
- Print on any standard paper
- Scan with your smartphone
- Automatic LMS integration
- Just $25/year per user
See the Difference
Compare Scantron's outdated approach with PaperScorer's modern solution.
| Feature | Scantron | PaperScorer |
|---|---|---|
| Scanner Cost | Thousands for dedicated hardware | Use your own phone or scanner |
| Software | Varies (often expensive) | $25/year per user |
| Scan Sheets | Proprietary forms, priced per sheet | Print your own (free) |
| Training | Varies (additional cost) | Free web training |
| Support | Varies | Free email support |
| Maintenance | Ongoing maintenance costs | None required |
| Multiple Test Versions | Varies by system | Up to 5 shuffled versions, printed free |
| Answer Sheet Languages | Varies by system | 13 languages, chosen at print time |
Why Schools Choose PaperScorer
Modern features designed for today's educators.
Use Any Device
Scan with your smartphone, tablet, or any document scanner you already own.
Fraction of the Cost
Just $25/year per user. No expensive hardware or proprietary sheets required.
Cloud-Based
Access your data anywhere. Grades sync automatically to your LMS.
Instant Results
Students see their scores immediately after scanning.
Free Support
Get help when you need it with our dedicated support team.
Free Training
Comprehensive web-based training at no additional cost.
It isn't only cheaper. It does more.
Two things a bubble sheet built in the 1970s was never going to do.
Five versions of the same test
Generate up to five variants of an assessment, each with question order and answer options shuffled, so neighboring students aren't looking at the same sheet. Because you print your own sheets, more versions cost nothing extra.
- Labeled A-E or 1-5, your choice
- The version prints into the bubble grid and is read at scan time
- One source assessment, one answer key
- Reporting stays in the original question order
Answer sheets in 13 languages
Choose the language at print time and the instructions and labels come out translated. A student still learning English shouldn't lose points for misreading how to fill in the form. Your questions stay in the language you wrote them.
Ready to ditch Scantron?
Create a free account and scan up to 100 test sheets. Experience the modern way to grade paper assessments.
Scantron is a registered trademark of Scantron Corporation. PaperScorer is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Scantron Corporation. Comparisons are based on publicly available information and provided for general informational purposes.