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Miacademy vs Torchlight
Both stand on homeschool curriculum. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Miacademy combines broad K–8 subject coverage with lessons, assessments, parent controls, and accessibility options. Families should review the paid plans and web-only access against their preferred homeschool setup.
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Torchlight offers a structured literature-based curriculum with a flexible schedule and extensive Level 1 materials.
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| Miacademy | Torchlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | One Year: $480 a year | Torchlight Constellation: The Last Cuentista: $15, paid once |
| Plans published | 4 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | miacademy.co | torchlightcurriculum.com |
| On homeschool curriculum | #30 of 40 | #34 of 40 |
Miacademy: what it does well
- Covers kindergarten through eighth grade
- More than 3,000 lessons and 80 courses
- Includes parent scheduling and gradebook tools
- Offers accessibility settings and flexible pacing
- Provides progress, attendance, and report tools
What to know first
- No free plan or free trial
- Web platform only
- Family Lifetime plan costs $2520 once
- Student community is optional and moderated
Torchlight: what it does well
- Covers Pre-K through Level 5
- Level 1 includes 36 weeks of lessons
- Offers flexible weekly schedule or checklist use
- Includes parent guidance and offline access
- Level Placement Tool recommends a suitable level
What to know first
- No assessments or accreditation
- PDF downloads have a 60-day term
- Books and project supplies are needed separately
- No free plan or trial
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