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Head-to-head · Homeschool Curriculum

Abeka Homeschool vs Gather 'Round Homeschool

  • 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
Gather 'Round Homeschool #13 in Homeschool Curriculum 6.9/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Gather 'Round

Abeka Homeschool leads on 0 checks, Gather 'Round Homeschool on 1, 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
  • Lowest starting priceGather 'Round Homeschool · $39/mo
  • Most featuresAbeka Homeschool · 4 of 4

Abeka Homeschool scores higher on our rubric for homeschool curriculum: 8.6 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #13.

Gather 'Round Homeschool is cheaper to start at $39/yr against $44.40/yr.

Abeka Homeschool is the better fit for families wanting structured full-grade instruction. Gather 'Round Homeschool is the better fit for multi-age families using unit studies.

  • Abeka Homeschool fits best

    Families wanting structured full-grade instruction

  • Gather 'Round Homeschool fits best

    Multi-age families using unit studies

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Side by side

Feature Abeka Homeschool 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Gather 'Round Homeschool 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 6.9
Ranking #2 in Homeschool Curriculum #13 in Homeschool Curriculum
Best for Families wanting structured full-grade instruction Multi-age families using unit studies
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $44.40/mo $39/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Abeka Homeschool 4/4 · Gather 'Round Homeschool 3/4
Lesson plans ✓ ✓
Assessments included ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Parent guidance ✓ ✓
Offline access ✓ ✓
Specs
Subjects included 5 Not checked yet
Curriculum format Hybrid Hybrid
Grade range K4 through 12th grade Preschool/kindergarten through Grade 12
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
  • Family-style lessons support multiple ages from preschool through high school.
  • Digital and printed materials include teacher guides, workbooks, and answer keys.
  • Broad coverage spans history, science, language arts, Bible, art, and electives.
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
  • Math is offered separately through the Modular Math curriculum.
  • Individual units and materials are purchased separately.
  • There is no free plan.
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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Gather 'Round Homeschool is a Christian, open-and-go curriculum for families teaching multiple children together. Its family-style unit studies cover history, science, language arts, Bible, art, and electives across levels from preschool…

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  1. Abeka HomeschoolHomeschool Curriculum 8.6Paid
  2. Gather 'Round HomeschoolHomeschool Curriculum 6.9Paid

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

  • Gather 'Round Homeschool — where it wins

    • Family-style lessons support multiple ages from preschool through high school.
    • Digital and printed materials include teacher guides, workbooks, and answer keys.
    • Broad coverage spans history, science, language arts, Bible, art, and electives.

    Where it doesn't

    • Math is offered separately through the Modular Math curriculum.
    • Individual units and materials are purchased separately.
    • There is no free plan.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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