ExamTeXExamTeX vs. Conker
Typeset exam papers vs. quick online quizzes for K–12
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ExamTeX vs Conker: the short answer
Conker suits quick K–12 formative quizzes: it generates a quiz from a topic or a pasted reading, shares it by link or Google Forms, and has a bank of standards-aligned quizzes (NGSS, TEKS) with built-in read-aloud. ExamTeX is for longer, printed tests: it works from your uploaded slides, PDFs or recordings, mixes calculation, short-answer and essay questions, and produces a LaTeX-typeset paper with worked solutions and marks. Pick Conker for quick checks online; pick ExamTeX for unit tests and mock exams on paper.
ExamTeX vs Conker: feature comparison
| Feature | ExamTeX | Conker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan; Pro €9.99/month; Exam Pass €9.99 once for 30 days of Pro | Free plan; Pro $5.99/month (16% less billed annually); Schools plan by quote |
| Free tier | 2 practice exams a month (watermarked PDF); unlimited flashcards and study guides | Share 5 quizzes, 50 responses, up to 10 questions, readings up to 1,200 words |
| Generates from your files | Upload slides, PDFs, Word, photos, lecture recordings | From a topic or pasted text (up to 1,200 words free, 5,000 on Pro) |
| Question types | Multiple choice, short answer, calculation, graph analysis, essay | Multiple choice, drag-and-drop, multipart and read-and-respond questions |
| Exam format / standards | IB, AP and A-Level styles, or matches an uploaded past exam | K–12 standards-aligned quiz bank (NGSS, TEKS); STAAR-style multipart questions |
| Math typesetting | LaTeX-typeset PDF | Not documented on its site |
| Printable paper + answer key | Print-ready PDF; answer key with worked solutions and marks | Save as PDF and print; share by link, Google Forms or Canvas (Schools) |
| Best for | Unit tests and mock exams for high school and university | Quick formative quizzes and reading checks in K–12 |
Conker is quick and cheap for short online quizzes, with accessibility built in. ExamTeX is built for the full written test: longer papers from whole slide decks, questions that require working, and a typeset layout ready for the photocopier.
When Conker is the better choice
- You want a quick formative check that students take online, with responses coming straight back to you.
- You teach K–12 and want ready-made quizzes aligned to NGSS or TEKS.
- You need built-in read-aloud for students who benefit from accessibility support.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Conker cost?
Conker has a free plan that lets you share 5 quizzes and collect 50 responses, with up to 10 questions per quiz. Pro is $5.99 a month (Conker lists a 16% saving for annual billing) and allows unlimited sharing and responses and up to 40 questions. A Schools plan with Canvas integration is priced by quote. ExamTeX is free for 2 exams a month; Pro is €9.99 a month.
Can Conker generate a quiz from my own material?
Yes, from pasted text: up to 1,200 words on the free plan and 5,000 words on Pro. ExamTeX accepts whole files, such as slide decks, PDFs, Word documents, photos and lecture recordings, so you can build a test from a full unit.
Can I print a Conker quiz?
Yes. Conker lets you save a quiz as a PDF and print it. ExamTeX is built for print first: every exam is typeset in LaTeX with point values you set, and you can add an answer key with worked solutions.
Which is better for maths tests?
ExamTeX. It typesets equations in LaTeX and supports calculation questions, with worked solutions in the answer key. Conker does not document equation support on its site.
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