ePathshala
7.3#6 in digital textbook platformsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebWindows
VisitePathshala vs LibreTexts
LibreTexts
7.4#4 in digital textbook platformsFrom $1,250 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | ePathshala | LibreTexts |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | NCERT converted many books to Unicode to support text-to-speech and online search, including all 126 Urdu-medium books reported in 2021–22. | LibreTexts states a goal for its platform and features to meet or exceed Revised Section 508 Standards and WCAG 2.1 AA, and says it audits accessibility at major development milestones. |
| Founded | 2015 | 2008 |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India | Davis, California, United States |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says the app may require personally identifiable information and uses third-party services that may collect identifying information, including Google Play Services. | LibreTexts says it does not accept advertising or sell, rent, or lease user lists to third parties, and it describes collection of voluntarily provided personal information and anonymous Google Analytics demographics. |
| Purpose | ePathshala is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Education and NCERT for showcasing and sharing educational resources. | LibreTexts is a nonprofit open education resource platform for creating, customizing, and sharing accessible, interactive textbooks, adaptive homework, and ancillary materials. |
ePathshala plans
- ePathshalaFree
LibreTexts plans
- LibreTexts core platformFree
- All-AccessFree
- Jupyter HubFree
- ADAPTFree
- The ForgeFree
- LibreNet Consortium (affiliate)$1,250 a year
Pick ePathshala if…
ePathshala suits students, teachers, educators, and parents seeking digital textbooks and related learning materials. It is useful for readers who want ePub or flipbook formats, QR-linked content, offline access, and reading annotations.
Pick LibreTexts if…
LibreTexts suits educators who want to create or adapt open learning materials, and institutions seeking textbook and homework resources that can connect with an LMS. Students and instructors can access materials on web and mobile devices, including offline.