CommonLit
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What both publish
| Fact | CommonLit | PlanBee |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | CommonLit describes its instructional materials as supporting literacy development for students in grades 3–12, while CommonLit 360 serves grades 6–12. | PlanBee lists individual primary teachers, schools and multi-academy trusts, home educators, and private tutors as users. |
| Curriculum | CommonLit 360 is a full-year, standards-aligned ELA curriculum for grades 6–12. | PlanBee says its resources are aligned with the English National Curriculum and designed to support progression and coverage. |
| Founded | 2013 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC, United States | Horley, Surrey, United Kingdom |
| Support | Paid school plans list priority teacher support and a dedicated success manager among their support features. | Support is available Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and PlanBee aims to respond within 48 working hours. |
CommonLit plans
- CommonLit DigitalFree
- Spark$4,200 a year
- Core$7,200 a year
- Elevate$12,800 a year
PlanBee plans
- Monthly Subscription: 1 Year (12 Monthly Payments)£9.99 a month
- Annual Subscription£84.99 a year
- School Subscription£349 a year
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 PlanBee if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.