Looking for the best way to turn your vocabulary list into a crossword puzzle? We compared four popular crossword generators so you can pick the one that fits your classroom.
| Feature | Gridl | Crossword Labs | Discovery Education Puzzlemaker | Armored Penguin | WordMint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (Pro $15/yr) | Free (paid privacy tiers) | Free | Free | Free to start (paid plans for full access) |
| AI clue generation | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Live preview | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Online solving | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Print / PDF | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Background customization | Yes (patterns + custom upload) | No | No | Limited | Image library |
| Puzzle types | Crossword, word search, flash cards, matching, live quiz | Crosswords only | 10 types (criss-cross, word search, maze, cryptogram, etc.) | Crosswords (word search and others are separate tools) | Crossword, word search, bingo, matching, word scramble, multiple choice |
| Shareable link | Yes | Yes | No | Temporary (~2 months) | No |
| Access codes | Yes (Pro) | Paid only | No | No | No |
| CSV upload | Yes (Pro) | No | No | No | No |
| Player tracking | Yes (Pro) | No | No | No | No |
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