Epic
What Epic is
Epic is a digital reading platform for children 12 and under, with books, audiobooks and learning videos from more than 250 publishers. Its library includes illustrated and chapter books, Read-to-Me titles, graphic novels, decodables, educational videos and quizzes. The platform is ad-free, and parent controls help guide each child’s reading. Teachers can assign and share titles, follow daily and weekly reading, filter by reading level or grade, use quizzes and dictionary lookup, and build collections. Epic runs on the web, iOS 17 or higher, and Android 7.0 or higher; Kindle and Fire tablets are not compatible. Books can be downloaded for offline reading on iOS and Android, but each download stays accessible only on the device where it was saved. The free Epic School plan offers classroom access on weekdays from 7am to 4pm. Family plans include 24/7 access and cost $7.25 a year when billed annually, or $13.99 a month. A seven-day trial is listed.
Who it suits
Epic is aimed at children 12 and under and families seeking a curated, ad-free reading library with parent controls. Its teacher tools also suit classroom use, including assigning books and tracking reading.
What it does well
- Library includes books, audiobooks and learning videos
- Parent controls guide each child's reading
- Teachers can assign titles and track reading
- Offline downloads available on iOS and Android
- Free school plan offers weekday classroom access
What to know first
- Kindle and Fire tablets are not compatible
- Offline downloads stay on the device used
- Some books may be unavailable outside the United States
Limits
Epic School includes about 20,000 books and videos and classroom access on weekdays from 7am to 4pm. Family plans include 40,000 books, videos and audiobooks with 24/7 access and unlimited reading time; offline downloads are accessible only on the device where they were downloaded.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Epic School | ~20,000 books and videos · weekdays 7am–4pm · classroom access | Free |
| Epic Family Monthly | Billed Monthly · 40,000 books, videos and audiobooks · 24/7 access · unlimited reading time | $13.99 a month |
| Epic Family Annual | Billed as $84.99/year · 40,000 books, videos and audiobooks · 24/7 access · unlimited reading time | $7.25 a year |
| Epic School Plus | Build your plan · 40,000+ books and videos · 24/7 year-round · downloadable books · class reports · admin portal | On request |
As getepic.com lists them, read 1 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://www.getepic.com/.
- Choose the Epic School free plan or a Family plan.
- Use the web version, or access Epic on a supported iOS or Android device.
- For offline reading, download books on the mobile device where they will be read.
Verdict
Epic combines a broad children's reading library with family controls and classroom tools. Check device compatibility and regional book availability, and note that family access is paid.
Questions
Is Epic free?
Yes. Epic School is listed as a free plan with about 20,000 books and videos, available weekdays from 7am to 4pm for classroom access.
How much do the Family plans cost?
Epic Family Annual is listed at $7.25/mo when billed annually, with billing shown as $84.99/year. Epic Family Monthly costs $13.99 per month.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. A seven-day trial is listed.
Which devices does Epic support?
Epic supports the web, iOS devices running iOS 17 or later, and Android devices running version 7.0 or later. Kindle and Fire tablets are not compatible.
Can children read offline?
Books can be downloaded for offline reading on iOS and Android. Each downloaded book is accessible only on the mobile device where it was saved.
What tools does Epic School include?
Teachers can assign and share books, track daily and weekly reading, filter titles by AR, DRA, F&P or grade level, use quizzes and dictionary lookup, and create collections. Epic School lists Clever and ClassLink single sign-on and automatic rostering.
Facts from Epic's own pages
- Availability limit
- Epic is available in most countries, but some books may be unavailable outside the United States because of regional publisher restrictions. · support.getepic.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- Epic School is described as COPPA/FERPA compliant. · web.getepic.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Content formats
- The library includes Read-to-Me books, audiobooks, educational videos, quizzes, graphic novels, decodables and learning videos. · support.getepic.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Educator tools
- Teachers can assign and share books, track daily and weekly reading, filter titles by AR, DRA, F&P and grade level, use quizzes and dictionary lookup, and create collections. · web.getepic.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Family controls
- Epic provides parent controls to help guide each child’s reading experience. · getepic.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- San Jose, California · getepic.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Epic School lists Clever/ClassLink SSO and automatic rostering as supported capabilities. · web.getepic.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Offline reading
- Books can be downloaded for offline reading on iOS and Android, and downloaded books are accessible only on the mobile device where they were downloaded. · support.getepic.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Product
- Epic is a digital reading platform for kids 12 and under with over 40,000 high-quality illustrated books and chapter books. · support.getepic.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Publishers
- Epic says its library contains more than 40,000 books, audiobooks and learning videos from more than 250 publishers. · getepic.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Safety
- Epic says its platform is ad-free and its content is carefully curated by experts. · getepic.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Security
- Epic says it uses industry-standard network security and encryption technology to protect student data. · kids.getepic.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Student-data privacy
- Epic’s School Privacy Policy says it does not use or disclose student data for targeted advertising, never shows third-party ads to students, and does not sell or rent student data except in a corporate transaction. · kids.getepic.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Supported devices
- Epic supports web, iOS devices running iOS 17 or higher, and Android devices running version 7.0 or higher; Kindle and Fire tablets are not compatible. · support.getepic.com, 1 Oct 2026
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