IXL Math vs Knewton Alta
IXL Math
ixl.com
Knewton Alta
wiley.comSide by side
| Figure | IXL Math | Knewton Alta |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $6.58/mo | $10.95/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Adaptive Learning Software | 8.1 (#11) | 7.3 (#25) |
| Analytics | IXL Analytics provides real-time data on usage, trouble spots, and student performance. | Instructor dashboards show student progress, learning patterns, at-risk students, and test readiness. |
| Headquarters | San Mateo, California, USA | Hoboken, New Jersey, United States |
| Integrations | IXL supports LMS integrations with Canvas, Schoology, and Brightspace, including single sign-on and roster matching. | Wiley describes Alta as supporting LMS integration; its pages name Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle among Wiley learning platform integrations. |
| Support | IXL provides a Help Center, support form, email support, phone support, and live chat for parents. | Wiley lists hands-on, virtual, or asynchronous training options for Alta users. |
Plans
IXL Math
- Family monthly$9.95 a month
- Family annual$79 a year
- Classroom license$369 a year
Knewton Alta
- Monthly subscription$10.95 a month
- Single term$44.95, paid once
- Multi-term$89.95, paid once
In their own words
IXL Math
IXL Math is an online and mobile math learning service covering pre-K through Calculus, with thousands of interactive skills. It recommends practice for each learner and adjusts practice to the learner’s level. The service includes video tutorials, interactive lessons, real-time feedback and awards. IXL Analytics provides real-time data about usage, trouble spots and student performance, and skills align with the Common Core State Standards and state standards. Without an account, users can practice ten free questions in each subject per day; IXL also offers a free 30-day classroom trial. Family memberships include one-child options at $9.95 a month or $79 a year, each with unlimited access to school levels, interactive exercises and real-time statistics. A classroom license costs $369 a year, with 25 students in the purchase summary and up to 100 student accounts. Integrations include Canvas, Schoology and Brightspace, with single sign-on and roster matching, plus a Google Classroom add-on. Apps are available for Android and iOS, as well as the web.
Knewton Alta
Knewton Alta has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.