Examize
Google Workspace AI quiz maker — generate quizzes from PDFs, Docs and URLs and export directly to Google Forms, Sheets or Docs in one Drive-native flow.
TL;DR
Examize is a Google Workspace add-on that generates quizzes from text, PDFs, Word docs and URLs, exporting directly to Google Forms, Sheets or Docs. The wedge is "no API key, no copy-paste" — it lives in Drive where Google Workspace teachers already work. Pricing is confusing because it's sold through multiple channels (direct $49-$99/mo, reseller $5.99-$9.99); confirm the channel before subscribing.
Recommend it if
Your school is fully on Google Workspace; you already give quizzes via Google Forms and want auto-scoring to flow naturally; or you need OCR-supported quiz generation from scanned worksheets and 70+ language translation for ESL classes.
Skip it if
Your school is on Microsoft 365 or Canvas (no native integration); you need lesson plans + worksheets + rubrics under the same login (look at MagicSchool / Planit Teachers); or your district requires SOC 2 / FERPA published attestations.
Quick facts
- Platforms
- Google Workspace add-onWeb app
- Languages
- English UI; quiz translation to 70+ languages
- School fit
- K-5 6-8 9-12 Higher Ed
- Subjects
- All — strongest for content-heavy subjects where you quiz on reading material
- Time to first output
- < 5 min
- Learning curve
- Easy
- Setup
- Install the Google Workspace add-on; open in Drive; upload source content; generate and export
- Works offline
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Real-world use cases
How a teacher, student or parent actually puts this tool to work.
| Who | Scenario | Time | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers | 8th-grade science teacher uploads the chapter on photosynthesis to Examize from Drive, generates a 15-question quiz (10 MC, 5 short answer), exports to Google Forms with auto-scoring, and assigns to the class — all without leaving Drive. | 8 min total | Google Form quiz with auto-scoring, ready to share |
| Teachers | ESL teacher generates a vocabulary quiz from a Spanish-language story; uses Examize's translation feature to produce English, French and Mandarin parallel versions for a mixed-language classroom. | 12 min | 4 parallel quizzes in different languages |
| Teachers | Tutor uploads a scanned worksheet (OCR handles the text extraction); generates flashcards / short-answer questions for a 1-1 review session. | 5 min | Quick review material from a scanned page |
- Teachers
8th-grade science teacher uploads the chapter on photosynthesis to Examize from Drive, generates a 15-question quiz (10 MC, 5 short answer), exports to Google Forms with auto-scoring, and assigns to the class — all without leaving Drive.
- Time
- 8 min total
- Output
- Google Form quiz with auto-scoring, ready to share
- Teachers
ESL teacher generates a vocabulary quiz from a Spanish-language story; uses Examize's translation feature to produce English, French and Mandarin parallel versions for a mixed-language classroom.
- Time
- 12 min
- Output
- 4 parallel quizzes in different languages
- Teachers
Tutor uploads a scanned worksheet (OCR handles the text extraction); generates flashcards / short-answer questions for a 1-1 review session.
- Time
- 5 min
- Output
- Quick review material from a scanned page
Examize is a Google Workspace add-on that generates quizzes from text, PDFs, Word docs and URLs, then exports directly to Google Forms (with auto-scoring), Sheets, or Docs. The wedge: no API key, no copy-paste. It lives in Drive where Google Workspace teachers already work.
When it earns its slot
- Your school is fully on Google Workspace
- You already give quizzes via Google Forms (auto-scoring, parent-friendly)
- You teach ESL or have multilingual learners (70+ language translation)
Pricing caveat
Examize is sold through two channels with different tier structures:
- Direct (examizeai.com): Free → Plus $49/mo → Pro $99/mo, credit-based
- Genius Addons reseller: $5.99 / $9.99 / $9.99, question-count-based
Confirm the channel before subscribing — the direct site’s “Plus $49” is not the same product as the reseller’s “$5.99”.
What we like
- + Truly Drive-native — installs as a Google Workspace add-on, exports directly to Google Forms / Docs / Sheets without copy-paste
- + Generates from text, PDFs, Word docs, URLs, plus a Google Docs you write the topic into
- + OCR-supported PDF handling — works on scanned worksheets, not just digital text
- + 70+ language translation per the Genius Addons listing — useful for ESL classrooms
- + No-API-key model — you don't bring your own LLM key; included in the subscription
- + Vendor states Examize doesn't store your file data — used only to process, then discarded
Heads up
- − Wide pricing variance between channels — direct site lists Free / Plus $49/mo / Pro $99/mo, but the Genius Addons reseller lists $5.99 / $9.99 tiers. Verify the channel before subscribing.
- − Free tier capped at 30,000 credits and 50K max tokens / request — fine for trial, tight for heavy use
- − No published FERPA / COPPA / SOC 2 attestations on the marketing site
- − Single-purpose tool — quiz generation only; need a different tool for lesson plans, worksheets, rubrics
Pricing breakdown
Pricing
Verified directly on the vendor site. We re-check every quarter.
Free
- · 30,000 credits
- · 50K max tokens per request
- · Forms Generator + Custom Question Types
- · Standard support
- · No API keys required (uses included LLM access)
Plus
Most useful- · 250,000 credits / month
- · 100K max tokens per request
- · Forms Generator + Custom Question Types
- · Standard support
- · Unused credits roll over
Pro
- · 500,000 credits / month
- · 150K max tokens per request
- · Forms Generator + Custom Question Types
- · Standard support
- · Unused credits roll over
Genius Addons reseller
- · Alternative reseller channel — different tier structure
- · Up to 35 questions at a time, translate to 70+ languages
- · Verify directly with reseller before subscribing — terms may differ from direct site
Privacy & compliance
Privacy & compliance
What we found in the vendor's terms, DPA, and trust center. Verify with your district before deploying.
- FERPA
- Unclear
- SOC 2
- Unclear
- COPPA
- Unclear
- GDPR
- Unclear
- Trains on your data
- No
- Data retention
- Vendor states Examize does not store your file data — files are processed for AI and then discarded.
- Hosting regions
- US · Global via Google Workspace Marketplace
Examize publishes no explicit FERPA / COPPA / SOC 2 / GDPR attestations on the marketing site, but does state in its FAQ that file data is not stored beyond the processing window. Because the add-on installs into a teacher's Google Workspace, normal Google Workspace data-handling and admin controls apply at the platform layer — but the LLM processing happens via Examize. Request the DPA and confirm subprocessor list before institutional procurement.
Works with
- Google Workspace Marketplace
- Google Drive
- Google Forms (export with auto-scoring)
- Google Docs (export questions)
- Google Sheets (export questions)
- Source ingest from PDFs, Word, URLs, Google Docs
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Why are there two different pricing pages?
Examize is sold both directly at examizeai.com (Plus $49/mo, Pro $99/mo) and through the Genius Addons reseller channel ($5.99 / $9.99 tiers). Tier structures differ between channels — the direct site is credit-based, the reseller is question-count-based. Read both before subscribing and pick the one that matches your usage pattern.
How does it compare to QuestionWell / Quizizz AI / Magic School's quiz generator?
Examize's wedge is being **inside Google Workspace** — questions land directly in Google Forms with auto-scoring wired up. QuestionWell and Quizizz AI live in their own apps. If your assessment workflow is built around Google Forms, Examize fits naturally; if you're already on Quizizz / Wayground for live engagement quizzes, that's a different motion.
Does the OCR really work on scanned worksheets?
The vendor lists OCR support for PDFs as a feature. Real-world OCR accuracy depends on scan quality — typed text scans well, handwritten or low-resolution scans less so. Try the free tier on a representative scanned worksheet before committing.
Is it COPPA / FERPA compliant for K-12?
Examize doesn't publish explicit COPPA / FERPA attestations on its marketing site. It does state file data isn't stored beyond processing. For a K-12 deployment via the school's Google Workspace admin, request the DPA, confirm the LLM subprocessor (likely OpenAI), and follow your district's add-on approval flow before rolling out.
What does the no-API-keys promise actually mean?
Unlike BYOK tools (e.g. MindSnap) where you bring your own OpenAI key, Examize includes LLM access in the subscription. You don't need to set up an OpenAI account or worry about per-token billing. The trade-off is the credits-per-month model — heavy use needs a higher tier.
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