BibliU vs OpenStax
BibliU
bibliu.com
OpenStax
openstax.orgSide by side
| Figure | BibliU | OpenStax |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Digital Textbook Platforms | 7.8 (#13) | 8.9 (#3) |
| Audience | BibliU serves higher education leaders, dual credit programs, academic libraries, faculty, staff, and students. | OpenStax provides free, openly licensed textbooks and affordable technology for introductory courses. |
| Integrations | BibliU integrates with learning management systems using LTI 1.3 and single sign-on, and OneLink connects courses to content. | Assignable supports LTI 1.3 and major LMS platforms including Blackboard, Canvas, D2L Brightspace, and Moodle. |
| Support | BibliU provides a knowledge base and technical support at [email protected]. | OpenStax says its support team helps instructors and students with questions about textbooks, instructor resources, and Assignable through its support center or email. |
Plans
BibliU
- Universal Learning — Equitable AccessPriced on request
- Universal Learning — Inclusive AccessPriced on request
OpenStax
- OpenStax textbooksFree
- OpenStax Assignable$15, paid once
- OpenStax AssignablePriced on request
In their own words
BibliU
BibliU provides digital textbooks and courseware to institutions and students, with content from thousands of publishers as well as open educational resources. Readers can search, use text-to-speech and a speed reader, annotate and highlight, and customize reading views. Books can be downloaded for offline reading in desktop and mobile apps, although publisher restrictions may prevent some downloads. BibliU runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and the web. It connects courses to content through OneLink and supports learning management system connections using LTI 1.3 and single sign-on; listed LMS integrations include Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, and D2L Brightspace. Customized analytics dashboards let authorized administrators and faculty review content usage and student study habits. Institutions can choose Equitable Access, billed as a flat fee per student per text, or Inclusive Access, with itemized material costs plus platform and store service fees. Students may opt out before the census date. Pricing is listed from $50.
OpenStax
OpenStax is a nonprofit education initiative of Rice University that publishes free, openly licensed textbooks and related materials for introductory courses. Subject matter experts write the textbooks, which are peer-reviewed for accuracy and updated regularly. Books can be read online on the web, Android or iOS, or downloaded as free PDFs; low-cost print editions are also offered. Most titles are accessible without an account, although a small number require sign-in. Students can highlight, take notes and create study guides, with a free student account required for some features. Educators with a free account can access test banks, PowerPoint slides, solutions manuals and customization tools. OpenStax Assignable lets instructors assign readings, assessments and supporting materials through an LMS, with automatic grading and gradebook synchronization. It supports LTI 1.3 and Blackboard, Canvas, D2L Brightspace and Moodle. Textbooks cost nothing. Assignable starts at $15, paid once, billed per student per semester; instructors use it free, and a two-week trial begins on the first day of access. Institutional pricing is by contact.