LibreTexts
7.4#4 in digital textbook platformsFrom $1,250 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | LibreTexts | VitalSource Bookshelf |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | 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. | VitalSource states that Bookshelf supports assistive technologies and provides accessibility conformance documentation. |
| Founded | 2008 | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Davis, California, United States | Raleigh, North Carolina, United States |
| Privacy | 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. | VitalSource says it does not share or sell user or partner data and builds its technologies to function without personal information. |
| Purpose | LibreTexts is a nonprofit open education resource platform for creating, customizing, and sharing accessible, interactive textbooks, adaptive homework, and ancillary materials. | Bookshelf is an app for reading and studying eTextbooks and other digital learning materials. |
| Support | LibreTexts offers free support tickets, monthly webinars, weekly office hours, and free Academy lessons. | VitalSource advertises 24x7x365 Tier 1 support in English and Spanish and maintains separate learner, educator, partner, and Bookshelf support portals. |
LibreTexts plans
- LibreTexts core platformFree
- All-AccessFree
- Jupyter HubFree
- ADAPTFree
- The ForgeFree
- LibreNet Consortium (affiliate)$1,250 a year
VitalSource Bookshelf plans
- Bookshelf appFree
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 VitalSource Bookshelf if…
Bookshelf suits students and other readers who use digital learning materials and want annotation, search, and offline reading tools. Its LMS integrations may also suit institutions that need single sign-on or grade pass-back.