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ABCmouse gives children ages 2–8 an early-learning curriculum across reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music. Its 13,000-plus activities and personalized Learning Paths cover a wide range of subjects, with a Parent Dashboard and progress that syncs between the mobile app and desktop or laptop browser. A free plan limits use to 10 activities per day and one child profile; Premium is $14.99 per month or $45 for the first year, then $59.99 per year. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows, though mobile web browsers are not supported.
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BabyBus
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1Young children seeking apps, videos, nursery rhymes, and stories — BabyBus offers over 200 apps, more than 2,500 videos, and over 6,600 stories for children aged 0–8.
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GCompris
Free plan Open source AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Families and educators wanting free, offline activities — GCompris is free, works without an Internet connection, and offers teacher-selected activity levels and customized datasets.
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Khan Academy
by Khan AcademyFree plan AndroidiPhoneWebStudents seeking free K–12 and early college courses — Khan Academy offers 840+ free courses for K–12 and early college, with personalized learning and Khanmigo tutoring.
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LetterSchool
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1Children practicing handwriting, phonics, numbers, and spelling — LetterSchool teaches writing and spelling through guided letter stages, with visual and auditory feedback and 12 listed languages.
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PBS KIDS Games
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1Children aged 2–8 seeking free curriculum-based games — PBS KIDS Games provides more than 280 free games in English and Spanish across math, reading, science, art, and other subjects.
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Endless Reader
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Epic
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Endless Alphabet
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Kodable
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ScratchJr
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Sago Mini World
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Smiling Mind
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Starfall
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Teach Your Monster to Read
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Funexpected Math
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Moshi
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HOMER
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MentalUP
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Reading Eggs
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Pok Pok
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Toca Boca World
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Todo Math
Free plan AndroidiPhone
Families may prefer a different format, a narrower skill focus, broader school-age coursework, or an option without a paid tier. Alternatives here range from handwriting practice and games to stories, language lessons, and classroom activities. Compare the age range, subjects, devices, and free access with your child’s needs. If switching, consider whether the alternative covers the same range of learning goals or whether a focused product is a better match; also weigh ABCmouse’s synced progress against any device or curriculum trade-offs.