1. Google Translate
Translate selected text or a full page without leaving the tab.
Why it replaces Board Buddy: Another popular Education extension: Translate selected text or a full page without leaving the tab.
Best Board Buddy Alternatives in 2026
Board Buddy is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
About Board Buddy
Study Smarter. Learn Faster. Score Higher. Board Buddy is an AI-powered study companion that transforms every UWorld and AMBOSS question into a personalized learning experience. Instead of simply reviewing explanations, Board Buddy identifies patterns in your mistakes, explains difficult concepts in plain English, and helps you retain what matters most for Step 1 and Step 2. Whether you're preparing for: • USMLE Step 1 • USMLE Step 2 CK • COMLEX Level 1 • COMLEX Level 2 • Shelf Exams • NBME Practice Exams Board Buddy helps you get more out of every question.
Comparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board Buddy (original) | 5.0 | 263 | Freemium | AI study assistant for UWorld, AMBOSS & USMLE Step 1/Step 2: instant explanations, mistake analysis, and Anki card linking. |
| Google Translate | 4.2 | 33M+ | Free | Reading foreign-language pages and documentation |
| Language Reactor | 4.2 | 2M+ | Freemium | Learn languages effectively by watching films and series in your target language. |
| BetterCampus (prev. BetterCanvas) | 4.7 | 2M+ | Freemium | Feature packed extension for Canvas. |
| Speechify — Text to Speech | 4.6 | 1M+ | Freemium | Read aloud any Google Doc, PDF, webpage, or book with text to speech (TTS). Natural sounding voices in 60+ languages & 1,000 voices. |
| ImTranslator: Translator, Dictionary, TTS | 4.4 | 900K+ | Free | ImTranslator translates selected text, dictionary words, phrases, and webpages between more than 170 languages using translation p. |
| ProctorExam Activity Sharing | 1.6 | 800K+ | Free | Lets you share your browsing activity when taking an online exam on ProctorExam - https://www.proctorexam.com |
| Forest | 3.8 | 800K+ | Freemium | Students who need a light-touch commitment device during study blocks. |
| LearnPlatform for Educators | 3.0 | 700K+ | Free | LearnPlatform provides product evaluations for educational websites you visit. |
| GPTZero: AI Detection & Writing Replay | 4.7 | 400K+ | Free | Bring AI detection, citation checks, live essay feedback, and writing replays directly into Google Docs and your workflow. |
| OpenDyslexic for Chrome | 4.1 | 400K+ | Free | Format pages using the OpenDyslexic font and low contrast help |
Board Buddy alternatives in detail
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2. Language Reactor
Learn languages effectively by watching films and series in your target language.
Why it replaces Board Buddy: Another popular Education extension: Learn languages effectively by watching films and series in your target language.
3. BetterCampus (prev. BetterCanvas)
Feature packed extension for Canvas.
Why it replaces Board Buddy: Another popular Education extension: Feature packed extension for Canvas.
4. Speechify — Text to Speech
Read aloud any Google Doc, PDF, webpage, or book with text to speech (TTS). Natural sounding voices in 60+ languages & 1,000 voices.
Why it replaces Board Buddy: Another popular Education extension: Read aloud any Google Doc, PDF, webpage, or book with text to speech (TTS). Natural sounding voices in 60+ languages & 1,000 voices.
5. ImTranslator: Translator, Dictionary, TTS
ImTranslator translates selected text, dictionary words, phrases, and webpages between more than 170 languages using translation p.
Why it replaces Board Buddy: Another popular Education extension: ImTranslator translates selected text, dictionary words, phrases, and webpages between more than 170 languages using translation p.
6. ProctorExam Activity Sharing
Lets you share your browsing activity when taking an online exam on ProctorExam - https://www.proctorexam.com
Why it replaces Board Buddy: Another popular Education extension: Lets you share your browsing activity when taking an online exam on ProctorExam - https://www.proctorexam.com
7. Forest
Blocks distracting sites while you focus.
Why it replaces Board Buddy: Another popular Education extension: Blocks distracting sites while you focus.
8. LearnPlatform for Educators
LearnPlatform provides product evaluations for educational websites you visit.
Why it replaces Board Buddy: Another popular Education extension: LearnPlatform provides product evaluations for educational websites you visit.
9. GPTZero: AI Detection & Writing Replay
Bring AI detection, citation checks, live essay feedback, and writing replays directly into Google Docs and your workflow.
Why it replaces Board Buddy: Another popular Education extension: Bring AI detection, citation checks, live essay feedback, and writing replays directly into Google Docs and your workflow.
10. OpenDyslexic for Chrome
Format pages using the OpenDyslexic font and low contrast help
Why it replaces Board Buddy: Another popular Education extension: Format pages using the OpenDyslexic font and low contrast help
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Board Buddy?
Google Translate is the closest match. Another popular Education extension: Translate selected text or a full page without leaving the tab.
Is there a free alternative to Board Buddy?
Yes — Google Translate, ImTranslator: Translator, Dictionary, TTS, ProctorExam Activity Sharing are free.