Pressbooks
7.5#3 in book layout softwareFrom $120 a yearWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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SkillsCommons
6.7#9 in open educational resource platformsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Pressbooks | SkillsCommons |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | Pressbooks says its platform helps creators meet accessibility standards and its paid plans can produce WCAG 2.2 compliant books. | The web interface supports screen readers, keyboard access, captions, and the Able Player; DocReader supports Word and PDF documents on devices without plugins. |
| Audience | Its platform serves individual creators, educational institutions, consortia, independent and university presses, and DIY creators. | Its mission is to help individuals, communities, educational institutions, organizations, and businesses prepare people for successful employment. |
| Limits | Self-publisher media storage is limited to 100MB in the trial, 250MB on Single Author, and 1GB on Collaboration. | The FAQ says there is no file-size limit, but very large uploads may require contacting support to plan around connection speed and bandwidth. |
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
SkillsCommons plans
- SkillsCommons repository — browsing and downloadsFree
- SkillsCommons repository — hosting contributionsPriced on request
Pick Pressbooks if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick SkillsCommons if…
It suits individuals and organizations seeking workforce-development learning materials, and institutions or organizations that want to contribute resources. It is not for enrolling students in courses or awarding course credit.