FlatWorld
5.9#26 in digital textbook platforms$34.95, paid onceWeb
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LibreTexts
7.4#4 in digital textbook platformsFrom $104.17 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | FlatWorld | LibreTexts |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | FlatWorld says its platform meets WCAG 2.2 Level AA and provides accessibility documentation including a VPAT/ACR. | 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. |
| Audience | Its materials are designed for college and university instructors and students. | LibreNet membership is open to institutions in K-12 and higher education, while individual educators can use LibreTexts to create, adapt, and host OER free of charge. |
| Founded | 2007 | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Davis, California, United States |
| Support | FlatWorld offers instructor support through a named representative and says support requests receive a response within 1–2 business days. | LibreTexts offers free support tickets, monthly webinars, weekly office hours, and free Academy lessons. |
FlatWorld plans
- Basic$34.95, paid once
- Standard$54.95, paid once
- Print$61.95, paid once
LibreTexts plans
- LibreTexts core platformFree
- ADAPTFree
- The ForgeFree
- All-AccessFree
- Jupyter HubFree
- LibreNet Consortium (affiliate)$1,250 a year
Pick FlatWorld if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.