KITABOO vs Open Textbook Library
KITABOO
kitaboo.comOpen Textbook Library
open.umn.eduSide by side
| Figure | KITABOO | Open Textbook Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Digital Textbook Platforms | 8.2 (#9) | 7.5 (#20) |
| Support | The plans list email support for Lite, priority 24/5 support for Professional, and dedicated 24/7 support for Enterprise. | The FAQ directs questions to [email protected]. |
Plans
KITABOO
- Kitaboo Lite$1 a month
- Professional$9,900 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
KITABOO
KITABOO is an enterprise digital publishing platform for creating, securing, and delivering interactive textbooks and training content. Its reader supports offline access, annotations, highlighting, and text search across Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Distribution is described as DRM-protected and encrypted, with access controlled by unique codes. For learning and training delivery, KITABOO lists integrations with Canvas, Schoology, Blackboard, and Google Classroom, plus LTI and API options. K-12 rostering and sign-on connections include Clever, ClassLink, OneRoster, LTI, and Okta SAML. The pricing page lists GDPR, ISO, COPPA, FERPA, and WCAG 2.2 under compliance and security. Kitaboo Lite costs $1 a month, billed at $1 per user per month, and includes up to 1,000 active users, 30 titles, and 200 GB storage. Professional costs $9,900 a year; Enterprise pricing is custom. Prices exclude applicable taxes, and optional setup or customization fees are additional one-time charges.
Open Textbook Library
Open Textbook Library has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.