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Head-to-head · Homeschool Curriculum

Abeka Homeschool vs Master Books

  • 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
Master Books #15 in Homeschool Curriculum 6.7/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Master Books

Abeka Homeschool leads on 1 check, Master Books 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

Abeka Homeschool scores higher on our rubric for homeschool curriculum: 8.6 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #15.

Abeka Homeschool leads on subjects included: 5 versus 4.

Abeka Homeschool is the better fit for families wanting structured full-grade instruction. Master Books is the better fit for families wanting open-and-go subject sets.

  • Abeka Homeschool fits best

    Families wanting structured full-grade instruction

  • Master Books fits best

    Families wanting open-and-go subject sets

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Side by side

Feature Abeka Homeschool 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Master Books 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 6.7
Ranking #2 in Homeschool Curriculum #15 in Homeschool Curriculum
Best for Families wanting structured full-grade instruction Families wanting open-and-go subject sets
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $44.40/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Abeka Homeschool 4/4 · Master Books 4/4
Lesson plans ✓ ✓
Assessments included ✓ ✓
Parent guidance ✓ ✓
Offline access ✓ ✓
Specs
Subjects included 5 (best) 4
Curriculum format Hybrid Hybrid
Grade range K4 through 12th grade Preschool through high school
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
  • Open-and-go daily plans with teacher and student materials
  • Four-subject sets cover math, language arts, science, and history
  • Worksheets, quizzes, answer keys, and downloadable printables included
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
  • The Basic sets focus on four core subjects
  • Video instruction is supplemental rather than the primary format
  • Parent-led use places daily guidance with the family
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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Master Books is a Christian homeschool curriculum for parent-led families teaching from preschool through high school. Its grade-level Basic 4-Subject Sets combine math, language arts, science, and history, with teacher and student…

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  1. Abeka HomeschoolHomeschool Curriculum 8.6Paid
  2. Master BooksHomeschool Curriculum 6.7Paid

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

  • Master Books — where it wins

    • Open-and-go daily plans with teacher and student materials
    • Four-subject sets cover math, language arts, science, and history
    • Worksheets, quizzes, answer keys, and downloadable printables included

    Where it doesn't

    • The Basic sets focus on four core subjects
    • Video instruction is supplemental rather than the primary format
    • Parent-led use places daily guidance with the family
  • Abeka Homeschool8.6/10 · Paid

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

    Visit AbekaFull verdict →
  • Master Books6.7/10 · Paid

    A parent-led, open-and-go curriculum combining four core subjects with print and digital resources.

    Visit Master BooksFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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