Lumi Academy vs Outschool

Outschool offers live classes taught by real teachers. Lumi offers a complete self-paced Kโ€“8 curriculum at a flat family price. Here's how to choose.

๐Ÿ’ก Outschool charges per class โ€” costs add up fast and there's no structured curriculum. Lumi is $39.99/month for all your kids with a full Kโ€“8 curriculum, daily lessons, and progress tracking built in. They serve different needs.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature ๐ŸŒŸ Lumi Academy ๐ŸŽ“ Outschool
Pricing Model $39.99/mo flat โ€” all kids, all subjects Pay per class โ€” typically $10โ€“$50+ per class session
Monthly Cost (3 subjects/child) $39.99 โ€” all subjects, all kids $30โ€“$150+ per child depending on classes chosen
Full Curriculum โœ“ Structured daily Kโ€“8 curriculum โœ— ร€ la carte classes โ€” no structured curriculum path
Self-Paced โœ“ Fully self-paced, anytime Live classes โ€” scheduled times required
Grade Range Kโ€“8 Ages 3โ€“18 (class availability varies)
Subjects Covered 16+ subjects, all included at flat price Thousands of topics โ€” each class costs extra
Attendance Tracking โœ“ Built-in homeschool tracker โœ— Not included
Report Cards โœ“ Printable report cards โœ— Not included
Weekly Parent Reports โœ“ Weekly email digest โœ— Not included
Free Trial โœ“ 48-hour free trial, no credit card Trial credits sometimes offered
Lifetime Plan $1,499 โ€” all kids, forever Not available
Devices iOS, Android, Fire, Chromebook, Smart TV, Web Web and mobile (live video classes)

When to Choose Lumi Over Outschool

When Outschool Might Work Alongside Lumi

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