ReadTheory
8.1#3 in reading appsFrom $40 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitReadTheory vs Renaissance myON
Renaissance myON
6.7#30 in reading appsAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ReadTheory | Renaissance myON |
|---|---|---|
| API and SDKs | The official pages reviewed document integrations and SSO but do not publish a public ReadTheory API or SDK. | Public product materials describe integrations and data services but do not identify a public API, SDK or developer portal. |
| Company history | ReadTheory says its founder began developing the adaptive program in 2011, and the website launched publicly after a rebuild in 2016. | Renaissance says it was founded in 1986 and acquired myON in 2018. |
| Content library | The service offers thousands of standards-aligned fiction and nonfiction texts plus custom content generation. | The platform lists more than 9,000 core titles and more than 13,000 additional publisher titles. |
| Founded | 2010 | 1986 |
| Integrations | Official materials list LMS and LTI integrations, rostering assistance, and SSO with Google, Microsoft, Clever and ClassLink. | Single sign-on is available with Google, Microsoft, and Clever; rostering supports manual entry, Clever syncing, and Renaissance Custom Data Integration. |
| Rating on G2 | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews. | G2 reports 4.6 out of 5 from 13 reviews. |
ReadTheory plans
- BasicFree
- School Champion$40 a month
- School & DistrictPriced on request
Renaissance myON plans
- myONPriced on request
- myON school/district accessPriced on request
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.
Pick Renaissance myON if…
myON suits pre-K–12 students, teachers, administrators, library and media specialists, and families. It may also suit educators seeking reading assignments, fluency support, and offline book access.