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What it is

Epic is a digital reading platform for children 12 and under, with a library of more than 40,000 books, audiobooks, and learning videos from over 250 publishers. The collection includes illustrated and chapter books, Read-to-Me titles, graphic novels, decodables, quizzes, and educational videos. Epic describes its service as ad-free and offers parent controls to guide each child's reading. Teachers can assign and share books, track daily and weekly reading, filter titles by reading level or grade, use quizzes and dictionary lookup, and create collections. The platform runs on the web, iOS devices with iOS 17 or higher, and Android devices with version 7.0 or higher; Kindle and Fire tablets are not compatible. Books can be downloaded for offline reading on iOS and Android, but each download is accessible only on the device where it was saved. Family access costs $7.25 per year when billed annually or $13.99 per month, and a seven-day trial is listed. A free school plan offers classroom access on weekdays from 7am to 4pm.

Spec sheet

Product
Epic is a digital reading platform for kids 12 and under with over 40,000 high-quality illustrated books and chapter books.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.getepic.com
Integrations
Epic School lists Clever/ClassLink SSO and automatic rostering as supported capabilities.Read 1 Oct 2026 · web.getepic.com
Security
Epic says it uses industry-standard network security and encryption technology to protect student data.Read 1 Oct 2026 · kids.getepic.com
Compliance
Epic School is described as COPPA/FERPA compliant.Read 1 Oct 2026 · web.getepic.com
Headquarters
San Jose, CaliforniaRead 23 Sep 2026 · getepic.com
Availability limit
Epic is available in most countries, but some books may be unavailable outside the United States because of regional publisher restrictions.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.getepic.com
Content formats
The library includes Read-to-Me books, audiobooks, educational videos, quizzes, graphic novels, decodables and learning videos.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.getepic.com
Educator tools
Teachers can assign and share books, track daily and weekly reading, filter titles by AR, DRA, F&P and grade level, use quizzes and dictionary lookup, and create collections.Read 1 Oct 2026 · web.getepic.com
Family controls
Epic provides parent controls to help guide each child’s reading experience.Read 1 Oct 2026 · getepic.com
Offline reading
Books can be downloaded for offline reading on iOS and Android, and downloaded books are accessible only on the mobile device where they were downloaded.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.getepic.com
Publishers
Epic says its library contains more than 40,000 books, audiobooks and learning videos from more than 250 publishers.Read 1 Oct 2026 · getepic.com
Safety
Epic says its platform is ad-free and its content is carefully curated by experts.Read 1 Oct 2026 · getepic.com
Student-data privacy
Epic’s School Privacy Policy says it does not use or disclose student data for targeted advertising, never shows third-party ads to students, and does not sell or rent student data except in a corporate transaction.Read 1 Oct 2026 · kids.getepic.com
Supported devices
Epic supports web, iOS devices running iOS 17 or higher, and Android devices running version 7.0 or higher; Kindle and Fire tablets are not compatible.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.getepic.com

Plans and prices

Epic School Free ~20,000 books and videos · weekdays 7am–4pm · classroom access Read 1 Oct 2026 · web.getepic.com
Epic Family Annual $7.25 a year Billed as $84.99/year 40,000 books, videos and audiobooks · 24/7 access · unlimited reading time Read 1 Oct 2026 · getepic.com
Epic Family Monthly $13.99 a month Billed Monthly 40,000 books, videos and audiobooks · 24/7 access · unlimited reading time Read 1 Oct 2026 · getepic.com
Epic School Plus Priced on request Build your plan 40,000+ books and videos · 24/7 year-round · downloadable books · class reports · admin portal Read 1 Oct 2026 · web.getepic.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Library includes more than 40,000 books and learning materials.
  • Parent controls guide each child's reading experience.
  • Teachers can assign books and track reading.
  • Books can be downloaded for offline reading.
  • A seven-day trial is listed.

Limits

  • Kindle and Fire tablets are not compatible.
  • Mobile support requires iOS 17 or Android 7.0.
  • Offline downloads stay on the device where saved.
  • Some books may be unavailable outside the United States.

Who it suits

Epic suits families looking for reading and learning material for children 12 and under, and teachers who want assignment and reading-tracking tools. It also offers a school plan with weekday classroom access.

Verdict

Epic combines a large children's library with family controls and classroom tools. Check device compatibility and regional book availability before choosing a plan.

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