Marka

Marka is peer evaluation software for teachers collecting rubric-based feedback on classroom group work. Teachers can create reusable analytic or holistic rubrics with their own scoring scales and criterion indicators. Students see aggregate results and unattributed public notes, not individual peer scores. Results and public notes are withheld until at least three evaluators submit, unless the teacher overrides the threshold for an individual student. Its teacher-only Peer Integrity Engine flags patterns such as free-riding, self-rating mismatches, rushed scoring, cliques, and rater bias; it does not change scores automatically. The Consolidated Final Report can provide dashboard results, CSV exports, cross-period comparisons, printable reports, and gradebook-ready exports. Teachers import rosters by CSV, while students enter with teacher-issued seven-character codes without creating accounts or providing email addresses. Marka works independently without an LMS hookup; students can use the web service or a lightweight Android app, and app installation is optional. The free Basic plan supports up to three classes and 50 students per class, but provides a full report preview only.

Marka offers classroom peer evaluation with teacher-defined rubrics, privacy thresholds, and reporting tools. Its free tier is limited in class size and report access, and it does not integrate with an LMS.

Marka suits teachers running group-work peer evaluations who want rubric-based feedback and consolidated reporting. It may also fit classrooms that prefer access codes and do not require an LMS connection.

Marka is a classroom peer-evaluation tool for teachers who want structured feedback on group work. It is a strong fit for rubric-led classes that can manage rosters outside an LMS, but less suitable for teachers who need integrated gradebook workflows or full reports on a free plan.

Overview

Teachers collect rubric-based peer scores and notes, then use consolidated reports to review results. Students see aggregate results and unattributed public notes rather than individual peer scores. Results and notes stay withheld until at least three evaluators submit, unless the teacher overrides that threshold for a student. This offers a privacy safeguard while allowing teacher discretion; it is not an absolute barrier to early disclosure.

Teachers import class rosters by CSV, and students join using teacher-issued seven-character access codes without creating accounts or providing email addresses. That reduces student account setup, but Marka operates independently of an LMS and does not sync with gradebooks. Schools that expect evaluations to flow through an existing learning platform will need another option.

Key features

Teacher-defined rubrics

Teachers can build reusable analytic or holistic rubrics with their own scoring scales and criterion indicators. That flexibility suits assignments with different evaluation goals, though teachers must define the criteria and scales themselves.

Integrity review and reporting

The teacher-only Peer Integrity Engine flags possible free-riding, self-rating mismatches, rushed scoring, cliques and rater bias. It does not change scores automatically, so the flags support teacher judgment rather than replace it. Consolidated reports include dashboards, CSV exports, cross-period comparisons, printable reports and gradebook-ready exports. Those formats help with review and recordkeeping, but gradebook-ready exports are not the same as a gradebook integration.

Privacy and data handling

Marka says it uses HTTPS/TLS for data transmission, hashed passwords and secure HttpOnly session cookies. Its privacy policy says classroom data is not used for advertising and personal data is not sold; Neon is named for data storage and Resend for account-related email. Support and upgrade requests go by email, with a stated aim to reply within a school day.

Pricing

Marka uses a freemium model, with no free trial. The free Basic plan costs nothing and allows up to 3 classes and up to 50 students per class. It provides only a full report preview, so teachers who need complete reports must move beyond the free tier.

Insights has custom pricing and is billed when activated by an administrator; upgrade instructions are requested. It includes unlimited classes, unlimited students per class, full reports, and AI-assisted note review and summaries. It is the relevant plan for larger programs or teachers who need complete reporting, but the activation-based billing makes it less straightforward to evaluate in advance.

Platforms

Marka is available on the web and Android. The Android app is a lightweight option for student access, while students can also use the service without installing an app.

Who it's for

Marka suits teachers running classroom group-work evaluations who want reusable rubrics, student access without individual accounts, and teacher-facing flags for reviewing peer scoring. It is a weaker fit for schools that require LMS integration or gradebook sync, and for teachers whose classes exceed the Basic plan limits or need full reports without an administrator-activated paid plan.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Students join with access codes rather than accounts or email addresses, reducing account setup for a class.
• Pro: Teachers control rubric scales and criteria, and can inspect integrity flags without automatic score changes.
• Con: Basic is capped at 3 classes and 50 students per class, and provides only report previews.
• Con: No LMS integration or gradebook sync means teachers must handle platform separation and any transfer into gradebooks themselves.
• Con: Insights activation and administrator billing make the paid upgrade less direct than a published self-serve price.

Alternatives

For a broader set of options, see Peer Assessment Software. Choose PeerEval if you prefer a paid option available on iOS and the web. PeerAssessment.com is a paid alternative with a free trial; its trial covers one class, one term, one instructor, up to 100 students and up to 12 assessments, and its regular class unit for 50 and over costs $18, paid once.

CrowdGrader is another freemium option for web users: its instructor-sponsored free plan is billed per assignment and capped at 20 students, while a student-supported assignment costs $1.99 a year. Kritik360 offers free educator access with account and course activation, instructional design and ongoing support; consider it if that support model fits your needs. Eli Review offers free instructor access with unlimited courses and all platform features, while student access for one term costs $28.95, paid once and lasts four months.

Student Peer Review has a free web plan capped at one course, six months, 50 students and 10 assessments, with unlimited features; its free trial may suit readers comparing options. PeerEvals is a free web option with no paid tier required for its core job. TEAMMATES is also free on the web, though its service may change or be terminated at its discretion.

Verdict

Choose Marka if you teach group work and want reusable rubrics, account-free student access and teacher-controlled review of potential scoring issues. Its strongest case is the combination of privacy thresholds and integrity flags; look elsewhere if LMS integration, gradebook sync or full free reporting is essential.