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LessonFlow vs LessonUp
Both stand on interactive lesson makers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
LessonFlow combines AI-assisted activity creation with customization, sharing, and classroom analytics. Its free plan and broad subject coverage make it relevant to teachers seeking interactive lesson formats.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
LessonUp combines lesson creation, interactive activities, and student learning insights, with a free plan and paid teacher plans. Check the monthly lesson and AI-use limits, or school plan requirements, against your needs.
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| LessonFlow | LessonUp | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Start: $7 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 9 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | lessonflows.org | lessonup.com |
| On interactive lesson makers | #16 of 31 | #12 of 31 |
LessonFlow: what it does well
- Accepts pasted text, PDFs, and imported documents
- Offers timelines, simulations, and branching narratives
- Exports lessons to Google Classroom
- Tracks completion and interaction depth in real time
- Free forever for teachers; no credit card
What to know first
- Web platform only
- Template library contains 10 templates
LessonUp: what it does well
- Interactive questions, polls, word clouds, and sorting activities
- AI assistance for lessons, quizzes, and translations
- Imports PowerPoint presentations for interactive editing
- Lesson library includes educator and partner content
- School subscriptions include onboarding and a dedicated contact
What to know first
- Start limits users to 10 lessons monthly
- Start includes 20 AI tool uses monthly
- School plans require a quote and at least 10 teachers
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