IXL Math vs Twinkl

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.

Twinkl is a downloadable resource library for K–12 education, serving teachers, parents, schools, and homeschools. Its materials range from worksheets, presentations, eBooks, games, posters, and flashcards to interactive activities, 3D scientific models, and unit assessments. Subjects include math, science, English language arts, social studies, computing, art and design, geography, history, languages, music, physical education, religious education, and PSHE. Coverage spans early years through secondary, and many resources can be personalized; editable files and school licensing are available. Resources can be used online or downloaded for offline use. Twinkl is available on Android, iOS, and the web, and its mobile app supports accessing teacher-created materials, reading PDFs, and saving content for later viewing on other devices. Users can sign up free for free resources, and a trial offers 30 days of downloads. The listed Twinkl membership costs $7.49 a month, billed $7.49/month, with unlimited downloads and cancellation at any time without cancellation fees on the U.S. membership page. Subscriptions include access to 24/7 customer support.