BrainPOP vs Mystery Science
BrainPOP
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| Figure | BrainPOP | Mystery Science |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.92/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 9 | 5 |
| Spec score · Science Learning Software | 8.2 (#5) | 7.6 (#17) |
| Founded | 1999 | 2014 |
| Integrations | BrainPOP supports Clever, ClassLink/OneRoster API, Google SSO, and LTI integrations, and lists Google Workspace and Schoology among supported school tools. | Teachers can log in with Clever and share lessons through Google Classroom; the Clever Saved Passwords application is not supported. |
Plans
BrainPOP
- BrainPOP Jr. (Family)$119 a year
- BrainPOP for grades 3–8 (Family)$129 a year
- BrainPOP Combo (Family)$159 a year
- BrainPOP ELL classroom license (all grades)$210 a year
- BrainPOP Español/Français classroom license (3–8)$240 a year
- BrainPOP Jr. classroom license (K–3)$275 a year
- BrainPOP classroom license (3–8+)$330 a year
- District partnershipPriced on request
- School subscriptionPriced on request
Mystery Science
- Science homeschool membership$199, paid once
- Science + Writing homeschool bundle$259, paid once
- School membership — Writing OnlyPriced on request
- School membership — Science OnlyPriced on request
- School membership — Science + Writing BundlePriced on request
In their own words
BrainPOP
BrainPOP offers animated educational movies and learning activities for students, with products for grades K–3, grades 3–8, middle school science and English language development. Activities include vocabulary practice, quizzes, challenges and creative responses such as drawing. Family subscriptions include BrainPOP Jr. for K–3 at $119 a year, BrainPOP for grades 3–8 at $129 a year, and a K–8 Combo at $159 a year; each lists two child profiles. Teacher classroom licenses range from BrainPOP ELL at $210 a year to BrainPOP for grades 3–8+ at $330 a year. The listed classroom licenses provide front-of-class access; the Jr. and 3–8+ licenses omit student accounts and progress tracking. School and district subscriptions add student, administrative and integration features, with prices by quote. BrainPOP supports Clever, ClassLink/OneRoster API, Google SSO and LTI, and lists Google Workspace and Schoology among supported tools. A school can use only one SSO integration at a time. Family access is available on the website and through BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. iOS apps.
Mystery Science
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