Who each is for.
SparkMentis
Schools, colleges and exam bodies that want lessons, exams on paper and screen, practicals, AI marking and results in one place.
Moodle · by Moodle
Universities, colleges, K-12 and vocational training; open source.
Side by side.
| Feature | SparkMentis | Moodle |
|---|---|---|
| Courses and assignments | SparkMentis · Yes · courses, homework, assignments, due list | Moodle · Yes |
| Online quizzes | SparkMentis · Yes · on screen, same paper as print | Moodle · Yes |
| Gradebook and reports | SparkMentis · Yes · role-scoped insights and exception reports | Moodle · Yes |
| Open source and plugins | SparkMentis · No · a hosted product, configured per school with switches and your own words | Moodle · Yes |
| AI features | SparkMentis · Yes · AI question papers in your school's style; Yes · suggested marks with reasons, part by part; a teacher releases | Moodle · Partly |
| Paper exam scanning | SparkMentis · Yes · student packs with signed QR pages, OMR, scan in any order | Moodle · Not listed |
| Proctoring | SparkMentis · Yes · screen recorded on the device, only the moments a student leaves are kept | Moodle · Not listed |
| Practicals | SparkMentis · Yes · JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, Go, PHP, SQL, PHP websites; Office too | Moodle · Not listed |
| Attendance and parents | SparkMentis · Yes · registers, face check optional, routines with clash checks; Yes · verified parents, messages, meetings, web push | Moodle · Not listed |
Sources, read 7 November 2026: moodle.com · LMS · Moodle docs · Features · Moodle docs · Quiz activity. Product names belong to their owners.
Why SparkMentis wins
- Nothing to assemble: exams, proctoring, AI marking and practicals out of the box.
- Paper exams with QR-coded packs and scanning.
- School tools: attendance, routines, parents, transcripts.
- Hosted and kept up to date for you.
The SparkMentis features behind this.
- ExamsOnline exams and proctoringScreen recording that only keeps what mattersLearn more
- ExamsAI markingSuggested marks with reasons, released by peopleLearn more
- ExamsPractical examsCode, Office, design apps and vivaLearn more
SparkMentis vs Moodle: questions
Is SparkMentis a Moodle alternative?
For schools that want exams, marking and school records ready to use, yes.
Can we self-host SparkMentis?
Each school runs on its own deployment, set up for you. Talk to us about where it runs.
Can we move our questions over?
Papers import from PDF and Word, with parts, marks and pictures.
Other comparisons
Across SparkMentis
See it with your school.
Tell us about your school and we'll walk you through a term with your own classes and papers.