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Lumen Learning vs Pressbooks
Both stand on open educational resource platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Lumen offers several courseware formats, customization, and support for four named learning management systems. Institutions using other LMS platforms should account for the stated integration limit.
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Free trial Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Pressbooks combines book creation and accessible exports with interactive learning features on its Collaboration plan. Check the storage caps, plan costs, and lack of built-in monetization against your publishing needs.
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| Lumen Learning | Pressbooks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Success Accelerator for Waymaker and OHM: $350 per seat, paid once | Single Author: $120 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | lumenlearning.com | pressbooks.com |
| On open educational resource platforms | #6 of 27 | #2 of 27 |
Lumen Learning: what it does well
- Course materials span more than 50 subjects
- Courseware can be customized for different term lengths
- Supports Canvas, Blackboard Learn, D2L Brightspace, and Moodle
- Mobile access requires no app installation
What to know first
- Other LMS integrations are not officially supported
- The listed standard support fee is $35 per student/term
Pressbooks: what it does well
- Exports to six listed digital and learning formats
- Accessible book and EPUB/PDF publishing options
- H5P quizzes and interactive activities on Collaboration
- Enterprise LTI integration with four named LMSs
What to know first
- No free plan; subscription required after trial
- Self-publisher media storage is capped by plan
- No built-in book monetization options
- Editing open licensed books requires an active subscription
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