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Common Planner vs LessonApp
Both stand on lesson planning 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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Choose Common Planner if you want lesson planning with standards tracking and shared planbooks, or if your school needs planning oversight and support. Individual teachers who need unlimited Google Classroom posts, unit planning, or automatic standards tracking need Pro; mobile access is through a browser rather than an app.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
LessonApp offers a free way to draft and print lessons, with additional private planning and collaboration tools in Premium. Its annual commitment and limited free access are key considerations.
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| Common Planner | LessonApp | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro for Teachers (monthly): $5.59 a month | Premium Licence: $99 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | commonplanner.com | lessonapp.fi |
| On lesson planning software | #1 of 23 | #2 of 23 |
Common Planner: what it does well
- Free Basic plan includes an AI-powered lesson assistant.
- Teachers can reuse planbooks and lessons across school years.
- Shared planbooks support co-planning and administrator review.
- Pro includes automatic standards tracking and unlimited Google Classroom posts.
- Schools plan includes staff training and ongoing support.
What to know first
- The service has no Common Planner app.
- Basic is limited to 50 Google Classroom lesson posts.
- Pro is listed at $5.59 a month, billed as one payment of 71.88 USD.
- The Schools plan requires scheduling a demo.
LessonApp: what it does well
- Free plan includes more than 50 teaching methods
- Prints plans and supports up to 10 free drafts
- Premium allows private lessons and group sharing
- School dashboard includes progress tracking and collaboration groups
What to know first
- Free plan has limited access to plans, videos, and instructions
- Premium requires a one-year minimum
- Possible VAT is not included in the Premium price
- Requires an internet connection and web browser
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