Master Books vs Torchlight
Master Books
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| Figure | Master Books | Torchlight |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Spec score · Homeschool Curriculum | 8.2 (#7) | 7.0 (#27) |
| Materials | Course pages indicate which books or supplies are needed, and standalone course materials can be printed from PDF files. | A purchase provides digital PDF documents, and no physical materials are included. |
Plans
Master Books
- Master Books Academy course (individual courses)$59.95, paid once
Torchlight
- Torchlight Constellation: The Last Cuentista$15, paid once
- Compose Yourself$28, paid once
- Torchlight Level 1 (2nd Edition)$42, paid once
- Torchlight Level 2: Logic & Legends$42, paid once
- Torchlight Level Pre-K Bundle$43, paid once
- Torchlight Level 1 Bundle$45, paid once
- Torchlight Level 3$47, paid once
- Torchlight Level 2 Bundle$62, paid once
In their own words
Master Books
Master Books publishes Christian homeschool curriculum, biblical apologetics books, and other educational resources. Families can choose Basic 4 Subject Sets combining math, science, language arts, and history, or assemble a custom package by subject. Master Books Academy adds online courses in math, language arts, history, science, art, and electives, delivered as prerecorded, self-paced video lessons. Users who sign up or log in can preview the first week's lessons for free. An individual course costs $59.95, paid once purchase, with prices varying by course, and provides access for 18 months. Course pages identify required books or supplies, while standalone materials can be printed from PDFs. The curriculum spans preschool through high school and includes lesson plans, assessments, and parent guidance. Videos may be shared with immediate family in one household, but each purchase allows one account to enroll in a class. Classroom, co-op, or group use requires an individual seat license for each student. Academy courses are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Torchlight
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