BCcampus Open Collection
6.0#16 in open educational resource platformsFree planFree planWeb
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Pressbooks
7.5#3 in book layout softwareFrom $120 a yearWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | BCcampus Open Collection | Pressbooks |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | The collection says materials are evaluated for accessibility and inclusivity, and indicates which materials meet BCcampus accessibility criteria. | Pressbooks says its platform helps creators meet accessibility standards and its paid plans can produce WCAG 2.2 compliant books. |
| Founded | 2003 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Security and privacy | The site states that it is protected by reCAPTCHA and that Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. | The data-processing addendum states that Pressbooks applies technical and organizational safeguards and addresses GDPR, UK GDPR, Quebec privacy law, PIPEDA, CCPA and FERPA obligations. |
BCcampus Open Collection plans
- B.C. Open CollectionFree
Pressbooks plans
- Free TrialFree
- Single Author$12 a month
- Collaboration$40 a month
- Single Author$120 a year
- Collaboration$400 a year
- Institutional Network$5,999 a year
Pick BCcampus Open Collection if…
It suits educators looking for free, openly licensed teaching materials they can adapt for courses or learning platforms. It may also help instructors seeking resources reviewed for quality and accessibility.
Pick Pressbooks if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.