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FigureCommonLitEducation.com
Price from$350/mo$0.42/mo
Free planYes—
Free trial——
Open source——
WebYesYes
iOSYes—
AndroidYes—
Plans published42
Spec score · Teacher Resource Libraries8.5 (#4)7.8 (#11)
IntegrationsCommonLit lists Clever, ClassLink, Canvas, and Google Classroom integrations; Canvas integration is limited to eligible paid school packages.The privacy policy says users can create accounts by logging in through Facebook, Google, Amazon, or Clever.
SecurityCommonLit says it uses technical, organizational, and physical safeguards to protect personal information and cannot guarantee absolute security.The privacy policy says Education.com has implemented safeguards to protect collected information and notes that no data security measures guarantee complete security.
SupportPaid school plans list priority teacher support and a dedicated success manager among their support features.The site links to a help center and customer service for assistance.

Plans

CommonLit

  • CommonLit DigitalFree
  • Spark$4,200 a year
  • Core$7,200 a year
  • Elevate$12,800 a year

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Education.com

  • Annual$5 a year
  • Monthly$8 a month

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In their own words

CommonLit

CommonLit is a nonprofit literacy provider offering teaching materials and an English language arts program for schools. Its Text Library gives teachers access to thousands of free literary works and texts from diverse and contemporary authors. CommonLit 360 is a full-year, standards-aligned curriculum for grades 6–12, combining reading, writing, speaking, and listening around complete texts and grade-level tasks. It includes three benchmark assessments for tracking students’ reading growth and proficiency during the school year. The materials support literacy development for grades 3–12, while the 360 curriculum covers grades 6–12. Listed integrations include Clever, ClassLink, Canvas, and Google Classroom; Canvas is limited to eligible paid school packages. Google Classroom can import classes and students, post assignments to the class stream, and export scores to the gradebook. The Digital plan is free for teachers and students. School plans are listed at $4,200 a year, $7,200 a year, and $12,800 a year, each with a one-year commitment.

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