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History Timeline vs Paladin: Learn History

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

History Timeline

Free plan MacWindows

History Timeline supports both exploring existing subject timelines and building custom ones from imported data. Review the free version’s limits and the system requirements before choosing a paid plan.

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Paladin: Learn History

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

Paladin pairs short history stories with quizzes, unlockable characters, and progress tracking across devices. A free version is available, while Pro prices and renewal terms vary by subscription option.

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The facts

	History Timeline	Paladin: Learn History
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Mac, Windows	Android, iPhone, Mac, Web
Lowest paid plan	Personal: $24.50 a year	Pro Yearly Subscription: $29.99 a year
Plans published	4	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	historytimeline.com	learnpaladin.com
On history learning apps	#14 of 26	#10 of 26

History Timeline: what it does well

Imports timeline data from CSV.
Exports timelines as JPG or PNG.
Prints multi-page timelines with configurable layout.
Entries can link to articles and original documents.

What to know first

Free version has limited features and content.
Online display and embedding are by request.
Commercial distribution of Timeline Files needs permission.

Paladin: Learn History: what it does well

Stories are designed for about five minutes daily
Stories are fact-checked by historians
Chronological browsing is available
Progress information can carry across devices
A free version is available

What to know first

Pro monthly subscription is $12.99 a month
Pro yearly subscription renews automatically
The Pro trial duration is unspecified
Use is limited to personal, non-commercial education

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