Lalilo
6.9#21 in reading appsFrom $250 a yeariOSWeb
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ReadTheory
8.1#3 in reading appsFrom $40 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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| Fact | Lalilo | ReadTheory |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The teacher license covers up to 40 students, while school or district licenses are offered for 40 or more students. | The School & District plan is described for schools and districts, with the platform supporting K–12, ESL, and special education learners. |
| Company history | Renaissance says Lalilo was founded in Paris in 2016 by three École Polytechnique graduates. | ReadTheory says its founder began developing the adaptive program in 2011, and the website launched publicly after a rebuild in 2016. |
| Founded | Lalilo’s maker says the company was created in 2016. | 2010 |
| Product | Lalilo is a foundational literacy program that helps students strengthen reading skills and supports teachers’ daily work. | ReadTheory is a web-based reading platform for personalized reading comprehension practice. |
| Security | Lalilo states that it is GDPR compliant, hosts data in the European Union, does not commercially exploit student data, and encrypts data in transit and at rest. | ReadTheory says it encrypts data in transit and at rest, separates sensitive data on separate networks, restricts access by least privilege, and undergoes annual independent security audits. |
| Support | Lalilo lists [email protected] for support and questions. | Support is offered through live chat, email and self-service guides, with a stated goal of answering within 24 hours. |
Lalilo plans
- Teacher license$250 a year
- School or district licensePriced on request
ReadTheory plans
- BasicFree
- School Champion$40 a month
- School & DistrictPriced on request
Pick Lalilo if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick ReadTheory if…
ReadTheory suits educators seeking adaptive comprehension practice for K–12, ESL, or special education learners. Its school-focused integrations and reporting may also fit schools and districts managing student progress.