Pressbooks
7.5#3 in book layout softwareFrom $120 a yearWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitPressbooks vs Siyavula
What both publish
| Fact | Pressbooks | Siyavula |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 | 2012 |
| Security and privacy | The data-processing addendum states that Pressbooks applies technical and organizational safeguards and addresses GDPR, UK GDPR, Quebec privacy law, PIPEDA, CCPA and FERPA obligations. | The privacy policy says Siyavula uses reasonable technical and organisational safeguards, including monitoring system access, secure record storage, access controls, and safe record deletion. |
Pressbooks plans
- Free TrialFree
- Single Author$12 a month
- Collaboration$40 a month
- Single Author$120 a year
- Collaboration$400 a year
- Institutional Network$5,999 a year
Siyavula plans
- Educator accessFree
- Learner accessFree
- Essentials$2,050 a year
- Advanced$6,199 a year
Pick Pressbooks if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Siyavula if…
Siyavula suits learners in the listed South African grade ranges and educators assigning practice or reviewing class progress. Its free, open textbooks also suit readers who want to reuse or adapt curriculum-aligned material.