AceReader vs Amira Learning
AceReader
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Amira Learning
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| Figure | AceReader | Amira Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.25/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · Reading Comprehension Software | 8.7 (#3) | 7.7 (#8) |
| Spec score · Reading Apps | 8.7 (#7) | 7.7 (#29) |
| Headquarters | Grand Junction, Colorado, USA | A company announcement says Amira Learning is headquartered in San Francisco. |
| Integrations | AceReader says its Education Edition integrates with existing reading classes or can be used as a teaching supplement. | Amira supports ClassLink roster export and LTI single sign-on, and its login page also describes access through Clever and HMH Ed. |
| Privacy and security | The privacy policy says registration and purchase information is encrypted in transit using SSL and data is stored on servers in the United States. | Amira states that it is FERPA, COPPA, and SOC 2 compliant, encrypts data in transit and at rest, and does not sell data or use it for advertising. |
| Support | AceReader offers support by email and toll-free phone, and Education Edition customers can request free phone and web-conference training for administrators and teachers. | Amira offers guided onboarding, role-specific training and resources, a Help Center, and email support at [email protected]. |
Plans
AceReader
- Personal Edition$39 a year
- Family Edition — 2 Users$59 a year
- AceReader Elite (Classic Desktop)$69.95, paid once
- Family Edition — 4 Users$79 a year
- Family Edition — 8 Users$99 a year
- Education EditionPriced on request
In their own words
AceReader
AceReader is designed to assess and improve reading speed, comprehension, and fluency for readers from 3rd grade through adulthood. Its tools include comprehension tests, eye pacing drills, and eye exercise games. Read Mode accepts users’ own documents, eBooks, web page text, and emails for reading or training. Text is available at 13 levels of complexity, and courses can adjust automatically. The Education Edition tracks students’ reading speed and comprehension scores, and includes school, class, and student account management, teacher dashboards, and progress reports. It runs in a web browser without an app or software installation and can integrate with existing reading classes or serve as a supplement. Other offerings include Personal, Family, and Classic Desktop editions. The listed starting price is $39 a year for one user; AceReader Elite Classic Desktop is 69.95 USD once for PC/Windows. A free trial is offered on the Classic Desktop page, and purchases have a 30-day money-back guarantee. AceReader was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Grand Junction, Colorado, USA.
Amira Learning
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