CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 vs Clever

CK-12 FlexBook 2.09.2Visit Clever8.2Visit

Higher score CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 #1 in Google Workspace Academic Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit CK-12

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Clever #7 in Google Workspace Academic Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Clever

• CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 fits best

  Free K–12 science lessons and simulations

• Clever fits best

  Schools managing rostering and app access

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Side by side

Feature	CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Clever 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.2
Ranking	#1 in Google Workspace Academic Software	#7 in Google Workspace Academic Software
Best for	Free K–12 science lessons and simulations	Schools managing rostering and app access
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Tickets, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	1,250+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 1/3 · Clever 2/3
Google Classroom integration	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Roster sync	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Assessment tools	✓ (best)	—
Specs
Workspace editions	Not checked yet	Education
Supported platforms	Browser on laptop, desktop, Chromebook, tablet, or mobile device	web, Windows, Chrome extension
Student limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Teachers can rearrange textbook chapters and add their own materials. Lessons combine videos, interactives, practice, and science simulations. Progress monitoring, assignments, and quizzes support classroom delivery.	Automates rostering and class updates from student information system data Combines supported-app single sign-on with Portal and Badges access Reports app usage and controls district data sharing
Cons	Its focus is K–12 science rather than a broad range of school subjects. Classroom delivery depends on a browser-based platform. Its feature set may be more than needed for teachers seeking only a textbook.	Focused on access and administration, not assessment or lesson creation Google Classroom roster syncing has district and edition eligibility limits 24/7 support is not offered
Our verdict	CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 gives students and teachers free, customizable digital textbooks and interactive learning materials for K–12 science. Parents and schools can also access the materials. Teachers can rearrange chapters, add resources,… Read the review →	Clever connects school information systems with education applications so schools and districts can manage class rosters and access to digital resources. Its tools include automated rostering, single sign-on for supported applications, the… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 — where it wins

  • Teachers can rearrange textbook chapters and add their own materials.
  • Lessons combine videos, interactives, practice, and science simulations.
  • Progress monitoring, assignments, and quizzes support classroom delivery.

  Where it doesn't

  • Its focus is K–12 science rather than a broad range of school subjects.
  • Classroom delivery depends on a browser-based platform.
  • Its feature set may be more than needed for teachers seeking only a textbook.

• Clever — where it wins

  • Automates rostering and class updates from student information system data
  • Combines supported-app single sign-on with Portal and Badges access
  • Reports app usage and controls district data sharing

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on access and administration, not assessment or lesson creation
  • Google Classroom roster syncing has district and edition eligibility limits
  • 24/7 support is not offered

• CK-12 FlexBook 2.09.2/10 · Free plan

  A free browser-based platform for customizable K–12 science lessons, practice, and assessment.

  Visit CK-12Full verdict →
• Clever8.2/10 · Free plan

  Automates school rostering and app access, with Google Classroom syncing for eligible districts.

  Visit CleverFull verdict →