Monarch vs Torchlight
Monarch
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| Figure | Monarch | Torchlight |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.16/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 8 |
| Spec score · Homeschool Curriculum | 7.9 (#10) | 7.0 (#27) |
| Accreditation | Monarch is a parent-managed platform and curriculum, not an accredited school. | Torchlight says it is not accredited. |
Plans
Monarch
- Single Course$10.95 a month
- Full Access$43.95 a month
- Single Course$109.95 a year
- Full Access$439.95 a year
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
Monarch
Monarch is an online homeschool management system and digital curriculum for Christian families, with more than 100 Bible-based courses for grades 3–12. Parents plan the school year, assign courses, and follow student progress; students work through interactive, faith-based lessons at their own pace. Courses are chiefly text, supplemented by short videos, audio clips, and interactive elements, and the platform provides over 85% automatic grading. Parents can place students in courses above or below their age level, regardless of grade. Reader and highlighting tools can help students with learning differences, including dyslexia. Monarch is parent-managed curriculum, not an accredited school. A 30-day trial gives one student unrestricted access to every course and feature. Single Course is $10.95 a month per student; Full Access is $43.95 a month per student. The listed starting price is 109.95 /yr. Monarch runs on iOS, macOS, web, and Windows, and works in modern browsers on Windows and Mac as well as on Chromebooks and iPads.
Torchlight
Torchlight has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.