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Head-to-head · Homeschool Curriculum

Abeka Homeschool vs BookShark

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Abeka Homeschool #2 in Homeschool Curriculum 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Abeka
BookShark #8 in Homeschool Curriculum 7.4/10 From $309.43 · 7-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit BookShark

Abeka Homeschool leads on 1 check, BookShark on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAbeka Homeschool · 8.6/10
  • Free trialonly BookShark

Abeka Homeschool scores higher on our rubric for homeschool curriculum: 8.6 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Abeka Homeschool leads on subjects included: 5 versus 3.

Abeka Homeschool is the better fit for families wanting structured full-grade instruction. BookShark is the better fit for families preferring literature-based packages.

  • Abeka Homeschool fits best

    Families wanting structured full-grade instruction

  • BookShark fits best

    Families preferring literature-based packages

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Side by side

Feature Abeka Homeschool 8.6/10 Visit ↗ BookShark 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 7.4
Ranking #2 in Homeschool Curriculum #8 in Homeschool Curriculum
Best for Families wanting structured full-grade instruction Families preferring literature-based packages
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $44.40/mo From $309.43 · 7-day trial
Free plan — —
Free trial — 7 days
Money-back guarantee 30 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Phone
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Abeka Homeschool 4/4 · BookShark 4/4
Lesson plans ✓ ✓
Assessments included ✓ ✓
Parent guidance ✓ ✓
Offline access ✓ ✓
Specs
Subjects included 5 (best) 3
Curriculum format Hybrid Hybrid
Grade range K4 through 12th grade Pre-K to age 16
Our review
Pros
  • Covers K4 through 12th grade with full-grade and single-subject options
  • Combines video lessons, printed materials, plans, assessments, and progress reports
  • Offers streaming or DVD delivery plus optional accredited enrollment and transcripts
  • 36-week, four-day schedules with instructor guidance
  • Broad packages spanning history, language arts, science, and math
  • Four math integrations plus customizable package options
Cons
  • No free plan; the curriculum uses a paid monthly model
  • Full-grade monthly prices increase for older grade levels
  • Christian curriculum may not suit families seeking secular materials
  • Starting price is a $309.43 one-time purchase
  • The main curriculum is physical, with web access through Virtual
  • Virtual requires books and is available only through the web
Our verdict

Abeka Homeschool provides Christian curriculum for preschool through grade 12, combining parent-led textbooks, lesson plans, teaching aids, subject kits, and Abeka Academy video instruction. It is designed for families seeking structured,…

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BookShark is a literature-based homeschool curriculum for families teaching at home, with programs spanning Pre-K through age 16. Lessons use fiction, nonfiction, biographies, and illustrated books, while age-based levels provide an…

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  1. Abeka HomeschoolHomeschool Curriculum 8.6Paid
  2. BookSharkHomeschool Curriculum 7.4From $309.43 · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Abeka Homeschool — where it wins

    • Covers K4 through 12th grade with full-grade and single-subject options
    • Combines video lessons, printed materials, plans, assessments, and progress reports
    • Offers streaming or DVD delivery plus optional accredited enrollment and transcripts

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the curriculum uses a paid monthly model
    • Full-grade monthly prices increase for older grade levels
    • Christian curriculum may not suit families seeking secular materials

  • BookShark — where it wins

    • 36-week, four-day schedules with instructor guidance
    • Broad packages spanning history, language arts, science, and math
    • Four math integrations plus customizable package options

    Where it doesn't

    • Starting price is a $309.43 one-time purchase
    • The main curriculum is physical, with web access through Virtual
    • Virtual requires books and is available only through the web
  • Abeka Homeschool8.6/10 · Paid

    A structured K4–12 curriculum combining parent-led materials with video instruction.

    Visit AbekaFull verdict →
  • BookShark7.4/10 · From $309.43 · 7-day trial

    A structured, literature-led curriculum package for families teaching at home.

    Visit BookSharkFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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