LibreTexts
7.4#4 in digital textbook platformsFrom $1,250 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitLibreTexts vs R2 Digital Library
R2 Digital Library
6.6#14 in digital textbook platformsAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | LibreTexts | R2 Digital Library |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 | 1946 |
| Headquarters | Davis, California, United States | Sarasota, Florida, United States |
| Purpose | LibreTexts is a nonprofit open education resource platform for creating, customizing, and sharing accessible, interactive textbooks, adaptive homework, and ancillary materials. | R2 Digital Library is a web-based platform for searchable medical, nursing, and allied health eBooks. |
| Support | LibreTexts offers free support tickets, monthly webinars, weekly office hours, and free Academy lessons. | R2 customer service is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time. |
LibreTexts plans
- LibreTexts core platformFree
- All-AccessFree
- Jupyter HubFree
- ADAPTFree
- The ForgeFree
- LibreNet Consortium (affiliate)$1,250 a year
R2 Digital Library plans
- Institutional title license—
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.
Pick R2 Digital Library if…
It is intended for health sciences libraries and their institutional users seeking medical and allied-health eBooks. Librarians needing title-level licensing and administrative controls may find its tools suitable.