CommonLit vs Myatt & Co

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.

Myatt & Co provides online professional development films, resources and webinars for teachers and school leaders, focused on curriculum, pedagogy and leadership. Its library lists more than 500 films and webinars, with categories covering EYFS, primary, secondary, SEND, inclusion and the Early Career Framework. Subject materials include art, computing, design and technology, English, geography, history, languages, maths, music, PE, PSHE/RSE, RE and science. New content is added each term. Membership can include downloadable resources, booklets, online courses, KS3 materials, Huh Academy courses and The Governors’ Gateway. Annual subscriptions include webinars and recordings. Members can watch or listen through Android and iOS apps, or use the website; phone and tablet browsers adapt to the screen, and the FAQ says Chromecast and AirPlay are compatible. Individuals can begin with a free selection of films. Monthly costs £22 a month, including all films and resources, and annual access costs £220 a year with webinars, recordings, KS3 resources and courses. School subscriptions are offered with quantity discounts and are sized by pupil and staff or governor limits.