OpenStax pricing
3 plans read from openstax.org
OpenStax textbooksFree Online access · PDF downloads · no expiration · low-cost print available Read 14 Oct 2026 · openstax.org
OpenStax Assignable$15, paid once per student, per semesterStarts at $15 per student per semester; two-week free trial from first day of access; free for instructors; institutional pricing by contact Read 7 Oct 2026 · openstax.org
OpenStax AssignablePriced on request per student, per course, per semesterTwo-week student trial · LMS access required · institutional licenses available · full support varies by title Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.openstax.org
In short
- OpenStax has a free plan (OpenStax textbooks).
- A free trial is offered.
- Paid plans published: 2.
- 1 plan is priced on request (OpenStax Assignable).
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| CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 | — | Yes | No |
| ePathshala | — | Yes | No |
| Interactive Textbooks Digital Library | — | Yes | No |
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