Oxford Owl vs Reading Eggs
Oxford Owl
home.oxfordowl.co.uk
Reading Eggs
readingeggs.comSide by side
| Figure | Oxford Owl | Reading Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $8.33/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Spec score · Reading Apps | 7.3 (#41) | 8.6 (#12) |
| Device limitation | The eBooks are best viewed on a tablet, laptop or computer and are not optimised for mobile phones. | Reading Eggs states that Amazon Fire tablets are not compatible and recommends a desktop or tablet for the best experience. |
| Purpose | Oxford Owl is an Oxford University Press website created to support children’s learning at home and at school. | Reading Eggs is an online reading program for children ages 2–13. |
| Support | Oxford Owl directs users with account or activity problems to its helpdesk and support resources. | The help article says users can submit a request through its contact form for help from an agent. |
Plans
Reading Eggs
- Reading & Math (monthly)$13.99 a month
- Reading & Math monthly$13.99 a month
- Homeschool Max (monthly)$41.90 a month
- Homeschool Max monthly$41.90 a month
- Reading & Math (yearly)$99.99 a year
- Reading & Math yearly$99.99 a year
- Homeschool Max (yearly)$299 a year
- Homeschool Max yearly$299 a year
In their own words
Oxford Owl
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Reading Eggs
Reading Eggs is an online reading program for children ages 2–13, with self-paced lessons that adapt to a child’s level after a placement test. Instruction covers phonics, phonemic awareness, sight words, vocabulary, comprehension, and reading for meaning. The home pricing page lists 692 interactive lessons, 716 printable worksheets, and more than 4,000 children’s books. A family dashboard shows completed lessons, books read, estimated reading age, and quiz scores. Reading & Math includes Mathseeds, an early math program for ages 3–9. Homeschool Max adds lesson and book assignment, detailed reporting, a Teacher Toolkit, and Read-Aloud Fluency recording. Plans cover up to four children: Reading & Math costs $13.99 a month or $99.99 a year; Homeschool Max costs $41.90 a month or $299 a year. A 30-day trial is available, with no free plan. Reading Eggs runs on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. The company says it does not use behavioral ad targeting for children or students.