Cruxly vs Gizmo AI:
Save 8x the cost
Gizmo is $13.99/week. Cruxly is $6.99/month. For photo-to-quiz, the choice is clear.
The price difference is massive
Cruxly
Gizmo AI
For the price of 2 weeks of Gizmo, you get 4 months of Cruxly.
Why choose Cruxly over Gizmo
10x Cheaper
Gizmo costs $13.99/week. Cruxly is $6.99/month. Do the math—that's 19x the savings for the core features you need.
Photo-First Workflow
Gizmo requires typing or pasting text. Cruxly lets you snap a photo of any notes—handwritten or printed.
Focused Product
Gizmo tries to do everything—notes, tutoring, flashcards. Cruxly does one thing perfectly: photo → quiz.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Cruxly | Gizmo AI |
|---|---|---|
Photo-to-quiz Gizmo is text-based | ✓ | — |
Handwriting support | ✓ | — |
AI quiz generation | ✓ | ✓ |
AI tutor chat Gizmo has AI tutoring | — | ✓ |
Note-taking | — | ✓ |
Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
Anki export | ✓ | — |
Price Gizmo is ~19x more expensive | $6.99/mo | $13.99/week |
Frequently asked questions
Why is Gizmo so expensive?
Gizmo positions itself as a premium all-in-one study suite with AI tutoring. If you need all those features, it may be worth it. For just quiz generation, Cruxly is much more affordable.
Does Gizmo have photo capture?
No. Gizmo is text-based. You need to type or paste your notes. Cruxly's camera capture is a major differentiator.
Which has better AI?
Both use modern AI. Gizmo has more features (AI tutor, comprehensive study suite). Cruxly is focused specifically on photo-to-quiz with high accuracy OCR.
Is Cruxly just a cheaper Gizmo?
Not exactly. Different focus. Cruxly excels at turning physical notes into digital quizzes. Gizmo is better if you want an all-in-one digital study platform.
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Everything you need to start
- 5 scans per month
- Flashcards & spaced repetition
- Achievements & streaks
- All quiz types (MCQ, T/F, fill-in)
- AI Simplify & Hints
- Export to Anki
- PDF export
Student
For serious students
- 50 scans per month
- Flashcards & spaced repetition
- Achievements & streaks
- AI Simplify & Hints (3/day)
- Export to Anki
- PDF export
Pro
For power users & teachers
- 200 scans per month
- Flashcards & spaced repetition
- Achievements & streaks
- AI Simplify & Hints (10/day)
- Export to Anki + PDF
- Priority support
Enterprise
For schools & organizations. Get unlimited quizzes, team management, SSO/LMS integration, and dedicated support.