zyBooks
zyBooks provides interactive digital courseware intended to replace textbooks in STEM courses.
What zyBooks is
zyBooks provides interactive digital courseware intended to replace textbooks in STEM courses. Subjects include computer science, engineering, data science, information technology, math, and statistics. zyLabs gives learners a workspace to edit and save code, start servers for viewing web projects, open GUI applications, and choose from multiple language options. Instructors can add custom content, create sections and chapters, and set course content and pacing. LMS integration is optional: zyBooks supports LTI 1.3 single sign-on and grade passback, with documentation for Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, and Moodle. Instructors can also download activity scores as CSV files for LMS upload. Accessibility modes and downloadable or printable chapter PDFs are available. The service is paid by subscription, with a free evaluation zyBook available for instructors to request. Prices are shown on each zyBook’s home page when unsubscribed, and non-student subscriptions require approval.
Good
- Covers six STEM subject areas.
- zyLabs supports code editing and web project viewing.
- LMS integration is optional.
- Offers accessibility modes and chapter PDFs.
Watch out
- There is no free plan.
- Non-student subscriptions require approval.
- Read-aloud support is not available.
Who it suits
zyBooks is suited to students taking STEM courses and instructors who want interactive course materials, labs, and configurable course content. Instructors can request an evaluation copy before adopting it.
Verdict
zyBooks combines course reading, practice, homework, and labs in an interactive format, with options for instructors to tailor materials. Its paid subscription model and approval requirement for non-student access are worth checking before you plan access.
Plans and prices
From zyBooks's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Non-student subscription | — | Most zyBooks have a regular price of about $195; non-student subscriptions are by approval only |
| Student class subscription | — | Typically $69 - $90 depending on included content; discounted price for students using zyBooks in a college or high school class |
The facts
Each one read from zyBooks's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Accessibility
- zyBooks says it measures accessibility against WCAG 2.2 A/AA, Revised Section 508, and EN 301 549, and offers accessibility modes and downloadable or printable chapter PDFs.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Audience and reach
- zyBooks reports serving over 1.9 million students across more than 1,800 academic institutions.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Instructors can add custom content, create sections and chapters, and configure course content and pacing.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Evaluation
- Instructors can request a free evaluation zyBook to try the courseware.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Integration requirement
- LMS integration is optional, and instructors can download activity scores as CSV files for upload to an LMS.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- zyBooks supports LTI 1.3 single sign-on and grade passback, with documentation for Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, and Moodle.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Labs
- zyLabs can provide a workspace for learners to edit and save code, start servers to view web projects, open GUI applications, and choose from multiple language options.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Learning activities
- Courseware combines concise text with animations, question sets, hands-on tools, integrated homework, and real-world labs.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Pricing limitation
- The maker says the price appears on each zyBook's home page when unsubscribed, and non-student subscriptions require approval.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- zyBooks offers interactive digital courseware designed to replace textbooks in STEM courses.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security learning
- Security course materials include built-in labs for practicing scenarios such as malware creation, network analysis, and vulnerability assessment.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Subjects
- Its course materials cover computer science, engineering, data science, information technology, math, and statistics.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker offers instructor and student support and invites instructors to request demos and evaluation copies.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2012checked 28 Sep 2026
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