WebAssign
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What is WebAssign
WebAssign is an online homework and assessment platform used primarily in higher education to deliver assignments, auto-grade student work, and provide feedback. It is commonly adopted in STEM courses and is often paired with publisher or instructor-created content. The product focuses on assignment delivery, question banks, and gradebook/LMS integrations rather than full learning management or community features.
Robust auto-graded assignments
WebAssign supports online homework with automatic grading for many question types commonly used in quantitative courses. Instructors can assign work, set due dates, and provide immediate feedback to students. This reduces manual grading effort compared with general-purpose learning platforms that emphasize content delivery over assessment workflows.
STEM-oriented content support
The platform is widely used for math and science coursework where numeric, formula, and multi-step problem formats are common. It supports structured practice and assessment patterns that are less central in video-first or community-first learning products. This makes it a better fit for courses that require frequent problem sets and objective grading.
LMS and roster integrations
WebAssign is typically deployed alongside campus systems and supports integrations used for roster sync and grade passback. This helps instructors keep grades and enrollments aligned with institutional records. It can reduce administrative overhead compared with tools that require manual user management and grade export/import.
Not a full LMS
WebAssign centers on homework and assessment rather than end-to-end course delivery. Institutions that need native capabilities like rich course sites, learning paths, social learning, or broader training administration often require an additional LMS. This can increase complexity for organizations seeking a single platform for all learning workflows.
Content and licensing constraints
Course materials and access are often tied to specific textbooks, terms, or licensing models, which can limit flexibility for fully custom curricula. Costs can shift to students depending on adoption and access-code requirements. These constraints are less common in platforms designed primarily for instructor-owned content or community monetization.
Limited video/community features
WebAssign is not designed as a video hosting, lecture capture, or community engagement platform. Organizations that prioritize interactive video, live events, or community spaces typically need separate tools. This can create fragmented learner experiences when multimedia and discussion are central to the course design.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan / Purchase option | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Per-course student access (one-time access code or online purchase) | Varies by textbook (price displayed per-course in WebAssign) | Student cost depends on the primary textbook adopted for the course; eBook access may be included or sold separately. Instructors or students view student pricing after selecting a textbook or creating a class. WebAssign also supports bundled textbook packages and bookstore/access-code bundles. |
| Cengage Unlimited (student subscription option that includes WebAssign access) | $124.99 for 4 months (as stated on WebAssign FAQ); WebAssign Billing page also references $129.99 per semester for Unlimited. | Subscription grants access to Cengage online homework platforms (including WebAssign when a Cengage textbook is used). May be more economical if students use multiple Cengage products or titles. |
| Instructor (faculty) account | Free | WebAssign states faculty accounts are free; instructors do not need an access code to use WebAssign. |
| Institutional / Inclusive Access / Institutional billing | Custom / contact sales | Inclusive Access integrates course material cost into registration; institutions can request quotes, invoices, PO billing, and custom pricing via Cengage sales/support. |
Seller details
Cengage Learning, Inc.
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Private
https://www.cengage.com/
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