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KITABOO vs Pearson Live Response

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

KITABOO

Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2

KITABOO combines protected digital publishing with reading tools and learning-platform connections. Compare active-user and storage limits with your expected audience, and account for any additional fees.

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Pearson Live Response

Free plan Web

Live Response gives instructors several ways to gather and review student responses during class, with reports for after the session. Student access is included through MyLab and Mastering; standalone buyers need to discuss pricing with Pearson.

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The facts

	KITABOO	Pearson Live Response
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows	Web
Lowest paid plan	Professional: $9,900 a year	Free or on request
Plans published	3	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	kitaboo.com	pearson.com
On digital textbook platforms	#17 of 28	#13 of 28

KITABOO: what it does well

Reader supports offline use, highlighting, annotations, and search.
Connects with named LMS and K-12 rostering services.
Lite includes up to 1,000 active users.
Enterprise offers full and custom analytics.

What to know first

No free plan is listed.
Lite is limited to 30 titles and 200 GB storage.
Applicable taxes are excluded from listed prices.
Setup or customization may add one-time fees.

Pearson Live Response: what it does well

Shows responses through live charts and word clouds.
Offers five listed question formats.
Reports class trends and individual responses.
Students can join from any device without an app download.
Included in Pearson MyLab and Mastering.

What to know first

Standalone pricing is available on request.
Classroom participation uses geofencing and unique session codes.

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