FlatWorld
5.9#26 in digital textbook platforms$34.95, paid onceWeb
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What both publish
| Fact | FlatWorld | OpenStax |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | FlatWorld says its platform meets WCAG 2.2 Level AA and provides accessibility documentation including a VPAT/ACR. | OpenStax works toward WCAG 2.1 Level AA and Section 508 compliance and uses Level Access for automated and manual accessibility reviews. |
| Audience | Its materials are designed for college and university instructors and students. | OpenStax provides free, openly licensed textbooks and affordable technology for introductory courses. |
| Founded | 2007 | 2012 |
| Instructor resources | Textbook adoptions include instructor and solutions manuals, slides, test banks, sample syllabi, discussion questions, and activities. | A verified free educator account can unlock title-dependent test banks, PowerPoint slides, solution manuals and customization tools. |
| LMS integrations | FlatWorld lists Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, and Brightspace integrations, including roster sync. | Supported integrations include Blackboard Learn and Ultra, Canvas, D2L Brightspace, Moodle 3.10 or later, Schoology and other LTI 1.3 systems. |
FlatWorld plans
- Basic$34.95, paid once
- Standard$54.95, paid once
- Print$61.95, paid once
OpenStax plans
- OpenStax textbooksFree
- OpenStax Assignable$15, paid once
- OpenStax AssignablePriced on request
Pick FlatWorld if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick OpenStax if…
OpenStax suits students seeking free introductory-course textbooks and educators who need course materials or LMS assignments. Some student features and a small number of titles require an account.