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Book Creator vs BookWidgets
Both stand on google workspace teacher resources software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Book Creator for classroom book projects that benefit from multimedia creation, collaboration, accessibility features and translation. The free Starter plan covers a limited number of books and one library; schools needing premium collaboration, translation or administration features should review the paid plans.
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BookWidgets combines activity creation, assessment, feedback, and LMS workflows in one teacher-focused tool. Check the subscription limitation and student-work retention period against your needs.
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| Book Creator | BookWidgets | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium annual: $150 per teacher a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 7 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bookcreator.com | bookwidgets.com |
| On google workspace teacher resources software | #1 of 33 | #4 of 33 |
Book Creator: what it does well
- Books combine text, images, audio and video.
- More than 130 built-in accessibility features are described.
- Real-time collaboration and audio, video or text feedback are available.
- Books can be shared by QR code or published as libraries.
- Unlimited students are included in Starter.
What to know first
- Starter is limited to one library and 40 books, plus a private library of 40.
- There is no free trial.
- Premium and Schools & Districts pricing requires contacting the maker for pricing details.
BookWidgets: what it does well
- Over 40 widget types for varied activities.
- 36 question types, including 30 automatically graded.
- Real-time monitoring and grade synchronization through connected LMSs.
- Students can access activities without a BookWidgets login.
- Free plan and 30-day trial with unlimited widget creation.
What to know first
- Creating or editing widgets requires an active subscription.
- LMS integrations stop working without an active subscription.
- Submitted student work is kept for at least six years unless removed.
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