CommonLit
7.4#3 in teacher resource librariesFrom $350 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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Lesson Planet
6.1#18 in teacher resource librariesFrom $4 a monthWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CommonLit | Lesson Planet |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Washington, DC, United States | Santa Barbara, California, United States |
| Purpose | CommonLit is a nonprofit providing literacy instructional materials and an ELA program for teachers and schools. | Lesson Planet provides teachers with curated educational resources and tools for searching, building lessons, and delivering them to students. |
| Support | Paid school plans list priority teacher support and a dedicated success manager among their support features. | The contact page lists support by email and phone and gives office hours as Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm PT. |
CommonLit plans
- CommonLit DigitalFree
- Spark$4,200 a year
- Core$7,200 a year
- Elevate$12,800 a year
Lesson Planet plans
- Starter$4 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Learning ExplorerPriced on request
Pick CommonLit if…
CommonLit suits teachers and schools looking for literacy materials for grades 3–12, especially those seeking a full-year ELA curriculum for grades 6–12. Schools that need a paid package can choose plans with assessments, dashboards, training, or implementation support.
Pick Lesson Planet if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.