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Diffit

VERDICT

8.9
Recommended
diffit

Diffit

An AI tool that instantly generates reading materials at multiple levels from any topic, article, or URL so every student can access the same content.

Tested: September, 2026

VERDICT

8.9
Recommended

"Diffit does one thing better than anyone else: it takes any text, article, or topic and generates differentiated reading versions from second grade through high school, complete with comprehension questions, vocabulary cards, and summaries. For teachers managing mixed-ability classrooms, ELL students, and IEP students simultaneously, this solves the differentiation problem that has never had a fast answer. The free plan covers the core use case fully. The paid plan unlocks Google Classroom export."

— AI Suggestions Verdict

● 8.0+ recommended

● 6.0–7.9 conditional

● under 6.0 skip

Overview

Diffit is an AI differentiation tool used by 1M+ teachers. It takes any source (a news article, a PDF, a YouTube link, a topic prompt) and generates reading-level-appropriate versions across the grade spectrum, each with comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, and summaries. It’s the most focused tool in the education AI category, and it earns a 9/10 from multiple independent reviews for depth in its lane.

For this review, we assessed source handling, reading-level adjustment, Diffit Chat, scaffolds, citations, exports, privacy, and the differences between Basic and Premium.

The text adaptation engine is the headline feature. Enter a URL, paste an article, or describe a topic, and Diffit produces versions from approximately second grade through high school reading level. Each version maintains the same core content and concepts, adjusts vocabulary complexity and sentence structure, and generates comprehension questions appropriate to that level. What used to take a teacher 2-3 hours on a Sunday (rewriting the same article at three reading levels) takes under 60 seconds.

Multilingual translation carries scaffolds across with the body text, not just the words. When a passage is translated to Spanish, the comprehension questions and vocabulary cards translate too. For ELL teachers managing students who speak different home languages, a single input generates a complete differentiated set.

The 2026 catalogue has expanded significantly beyond its original scope. Station rotations, lesson kits, unit tests, choice boards, graphic organizers, and DOK-level aligned questions are now available alongside the core reading differentiation tools. Standards alignment (CCSS, NGSS, state-specific) tags generated materials to the relevant standards automatically on paid plans.

The free plan covers the core differentiation use case with limited access, PDF export, and 90-day history. Premium exports to Google Classroom, Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Forms require a paid plan.

Individual Teacher: $14.99/month or $149.99/year. Diffit for Schools is custom annual pricing based on enrollment.

"Diffit solves the problem teachers know they should solve but never have time for: making the same material accessible to every student in the room at once."

Pros Cons
+ Instantly generates reading materials at multiple levels from any text, URL, or topic – Focused differentiation tool only, no lesson planning, grading, or student-facing features
+ Multilingual translation carries comprehension questions and vocabulary with the body text – Google Classroom export requires the paid plan ($14.99/mo), a friction point for heavy users
+ Free plan covers the core differentiation use case with PDF export and 90-day history – Text adaptation is all-or-nothing per level, can't preserve specific vocabulary while simplifying everything else
+ Expanded 2026 catalogue includes station rotations, choice boards, and DOK-aligned questions – Always review simplified content before use with students, accuracy isn't guaranteed

Who would we recommend it to?

  • Teachers with mixed-ability classrooms managing ELL, IEP, and gifted learners in one room
  • Any teacher who regularly adapts reading materials manually and wants to reclaim those hours
  • Schools with significant ELL populations who need fast multilingual differentiation
  • Content-area teachers who need differentiated science, history, or social studies texts

Skip it if:

  • You need a full planning and assessment platform alongside differentiation
  • You want a student-facing tool rather than a teacher-facing material generator
  • Google Classroom export is essential daily and you can't justify the paid plan
  • Your class is ability-grouped and you don't need multiple reading levels simultaneously

Score Card

Score Card

Overall8.9
Ease of Use9.5
Features7.5
Response Quality9.0
Response Speed9.0
Value for Money9.5

Pricing

BasicFree — PDF export and 90-day history
Premium exportsPaid plans only
Individual$14.99/mo
Individual Annual$149.99/year
Schoolsenrollment-based
School TrialAvailable

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