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Lessonly vs PlanbookEdu
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.
Free plan Web
Lessonly brings lesson generation, class organization, teaching guides, and progress tracking into a web platform for UK educators. Its free plan has no credit-card requirement, but mobile access is web-only and uninterrupted availability is not guaranteed.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
PlanbookEdu covers lesson planning, standards alignment and plan sharing, with administrative tools for schools and districts. Its free plan includes unlimited weekly plans; Premium adds attachments and collaboration.
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| Lessonly | PlanbookEdu | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Premium: $30 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | lessonly.co.uk | planbookedu.com |
| On lesson planning software | #5 of 23 | #9 of 23 |
Lessonly: what it does well
- AI generates differentiated, curriculum-aligned lesson plans
- Dashboard organizes groups, profiles, and schedules
- Users can track progress and build a plan library
- Free forever plan requires no credit card
What to know first
- Mobile access is web-only
- Continuous or uninterrupted availability is not guaranteed
- AI providers may retain submitted data for up to 30 days
PlanbookEdu: what it does well
- Free plan includes unlimited weekly plans.
- Supports A/B day and rotation schedules.
- Lessons can use Common Core, state or custom standards.
- Exports plans to Word and PDF.
- Administrators can review plans and leave comments.
What to know first
- Mobile access is listed as web-only.
- Accounts may not be shared.
- Website is for individuals aged 13 or older.
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