Kotobee Author vs Oxford Learner’s Bookshelf
Kotobee Author
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| Figure | Kotobee Author | Oxford Learner’s Bookshelf |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Spec score · Digital Textbook Platforms | 8.1 (#10) | 7.4 (#22) |
| Purpose | Kotobee Author creates and edits interactive ebooks, including by importing PDF, HTML, Word, or EPUB files. | Oxford Learner’s Bookshelf provides interactive Oxford e-books for teaching and learning English. |
| Security and privacy | Kotobee says exported files belong to the customer and do not collect data from their users; some formats that rely on Kotobee servers require an active subscription. | Google Play’s developer-provided disclosure says data is encrypted in transit and users can request deletion; it also says personal information may be collected and some data types may be shared with third parties. |
| Support | The site offers a live agent chat, meeting scheduling, a help center, and Kotobee Academy. | The maker’s offline-help page directs users needing further assistance to Customer Support at [email protected]. |
Plans
Kotobee Author
- FreeFree
- BasicPrice not published
- InstitutionalPriced on request
- Mobile App CreditsPrice not published
- PremiumPrice not published
Oxford Learner’s Bookshelf
- Individual Oxford e-books and digital packsPrice not published
In their own words
Kotobee Author
Kotobee Author creates and edits interactive ebooks, with tools for importing existing PDF, HTML, Word, and EPUB files and adding interactive material. Ebooks can include video, audio, image click animations, self-assessment questions, and book widgets. AI tools can generate text, images, questions, and voice narration. For educational content, authors can add auto-graded questions, track learner scores, and connect to an organization’s learning management system through SCORM, LTI, or Tin Can. The product exports to more than 12 ebook formats, including mobile apps; listed formats include EPUB, MOBI, PDF, and Word. Users can customize ebook-app branding with their colors and logo and remove Kotobee references. HTML, CSS, and JavaScript can be added for custom functions and integrations. Kotobee says exported files belong to customers and do not collect data from their users, though formats that depend on Kotobee servers require an active subscription. Kotobee Author runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. A free plan is available; paid plans are noted as starting from $150.
Oxford Learner’s Bookshelf
Oxford Learner’s Bookshelf provides interactive Oxford e-books for teaching and learning English. Its catalog includes Graded Readers, course student books and workbooks, grammar and reference books, and professional development for teachers. Some courses are available as digital packs with e-books and Online Practice, and users can register for free samples. Depending on the title, books may include activities, video, audio, answer checking, adjustable audio speed, and pronunciation recording and comparison. Readers can add sticky or voice notes, highlight or underline text, and annotate pages. Books downloaded in the apps can be used offline, and cloud sync can carry answers, notes, marks, bookmarks, and last-page position between devices. Teachers can assign e-books and Classroom Presentation Tools; for some courses, they can track student progress and scores in a gradebook. Books require an Oxford ID and a licence or access code. Prices vary by title, and no price is listed here. Audio notes and pronunciation practice cannot be recorded in Edge or Safari; the help page directs users to Chrome or Firefox for recording.