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BJU Press Homeschool vs Build Your Library

Both stand on homeschool curriculum. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

BJU Press Homeschool

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

BJU Press Homeschool brings curriculum, scheduling, grading, reporting, and parent controls into one paid homeschool system. Families should check textbook-kit contents, access duration, and the listed one-time prices before ordering.

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Build Your Library

Paid Web

Build Your Library provides a broad range of literature-based homeschool plans, but families need a separate math program. Digital purchases are nonrefundable, so check the level and materials before ordering.

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The facts

	BJU Press Homeschool	Build Your Library
Free plan	No	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web	Web
Lowest paid plan	K5 Online Only: $639, paid once	Level 0 – Around the World: $29.95, paid once
Plans published	4	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	bjupresshomeschool.com	buildyourlibrary.com
On homeschool curriculum	#16 of 40	#20 of 40

BJU Press Homeschool: what it does well

Covers Pre-K through grade 12
Includes planning and gradebook tools
Offers auto-graded tests from grade 5
Supports web, iOS, and Android
Provides offline access

What to know first

No free plan
Individual textbooks exclude Hub editions
Online access period varies by order date
Paid curriculum prices are per purchase

Build Your Library: what it does well

Full-year programs cover five subjects.
Required books can be borrowed from a local library.
PDF lesson plans are delivered by download link.
Unit studies can accompany a full-year program.

What to know first

Math is not included and must be purchased separately.
Spelling and grammar may require separate programs.
Digital programs cannot be returned or refunded.
No free plan is listed.

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