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CliffsNotes vs PinkMonkey
Both stand on study guide websites. 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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Choose CliffsNotes for literature guides, broad subject coverage, and test-preparation resources, including free online materials. Readers who need access beyond the free tier should review the available paid offerings and their terms before choosing a subscription.
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PinkMonkey brings literature help together with subject resources, study skills lessons, and parent guides. Free online materials are available, while downloadable notes cost from $1.75, paid once and the site is advertiser-supported.
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| CliffsNotes | PinkMonkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Downloadable/printable notes: $1.75, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cliffsnotes.com | pinkmonkey.com |
| On study guide websites | #14 of 31 | #18 of 31 |
CliffsNotes: what it does well
- Study guides are written by teachers and professors.
- Covers literature and a range of school subjects.
- Includes AP, SAT, and other test-preparation resources.
- Free online articles and literature guides are available.
- iOS app includes summaries, quizzes, Cram Plans, and CramCasts.
What to know first
- Free users have limited access.
- Subscription levels, benefits, and pricing may vary.
- Terms limit use to educational, non-commercial, personal purposes unless otherwise permitted.
PinkMonkey: what it does well
- Free online literature notes, guides, and summaries
- Resources span literature and 15 subjects
- Includes SAT preparation and state testing resources
- Downloaded notes are searchable and printer-friendly
- Offers study skills lessons and parent guides
What to know first
- Advertiser-supported; third-party ads and cookies may be used
- Children under 13 may not use or register
- Downloadable notes have title-dependent pricing
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