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Beyond Labz vs CK-12 FlexBook 2.0
Both stand on science learning software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Beyond Labz offers virtual lab activities, assessment feedback, and LMS assignment workflows across multiple science subjects. Check device support and plan access periods before choosing a student plan.
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FlexBook 2.0 brings editable textbooks, interactive lessons, adaptive practice, and teacher assignment tools together at no cost. Check whether the needed content is already available in FlexBook 2.0 and whether learners have suitable screens for standalone interactives.
Visit CK-12 FlexBook 2.0The facts
| Beyond Labz | CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, Extension, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Biology: $31.95, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | beyondlabz.com | ck12.org |
| On science learning software | #1 of 25 | #2 of 25 |
Beyond Labz: what it does well
- Covers chemistry, biology, and physics subjects
- More than 650 activities are listed
- Auto-graded assessments provide immediate feedback
- LTI integration supports Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle
- Free instructor plan supports assignment building
What to know first
- Web-based labs are not compatible with smartphones
- Downloaded desktop versions require 4 GB RAM
- Student subject plans provide 20-week access
CK-12 FlexBook 2.0: what it does well
- Free customizable textbooks cover multiple K–12 subjects.
- Adaptive Practice adjusts questions to student answers.
- Teachers can assign work and view progress reports.
- Educators can reorder chapters and edit content.
- Reader settings include font size and line spacing.
What to know first
- Standalone simulations and PLIX require a tablet-size screen or larger.
- Interactive content may not render in downloaded PDFs.
- CK-12-created PDFs are not downloadable.
- Not all core content has been converted to FlexBook 2.0.
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