CommonLit vs Wayground

CommonLit8.6Visit Wayground8.3Visit

Higher score CommonLit #3 in Google Workspace Teacher Resources Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit CommonLit

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Wayground #5 in Google Workspace Teacher Resources Software 8.3/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Wayground

• CommonLit fits best

  Middle and high school ELA resources

• Wayground fits best

  Teachers creating interactive assessments

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Side by side

Feature	CommonLit 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Wayground 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.3
Ranking	#3 in Google Workspace Teacher Resources Software	#5 in Google Workspace Teacher Resources Software
Best for	Middle and high school ELA resources	Teachers creating interactive assessments
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$3,400/site/yr	$18/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations	4 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CommonLit 0/1 · Wayground 0/1
Google Classroom integration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Workspace apps	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Resource types	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Resource library size	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Sharing controls	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free Text Library and CommonLit 360 curriculum for teachers and students Guided reading, annotations, audio, translation, and performance review tools Paid packages add benchmark assessments, dashboards, and rostering integrations	Supports varied question types, including interactive and open-ended formats Offers live and student-paced sessions with mixed grading options Connects with Google Classroom and other learning platforms
Cons	Web-based access does not include offline use No verified phonics or foundational decoding curriculum Advanced assessments and administrator tools require paid school packages	Starter limits library access, activity storage, and question types Starter sessions are capped at 100 participants The Individual plan is $18 per user monthly with annual billing
Our verdict	CommonLit is a browser-based literacy platform for educators and students, centered on literary and informational reading. Its Text Library provides grade-level assignments, while CommonLit 360 supplies a full-year ELA curriculum for… Read the review →	Wayground, formerly Quizizz, is an instructional platform for educators creating assessments and classroom activities. Teachers can build quizzes, lessons, presentations, passages, flashcards, homework, and interactive videos, then run… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CommonLit — where it wins

  • Free Text Library and CommonLit 360 curriculum for teachers and students
  • Guided reading, annotations, audio, translation, and performance review tools
  • Paid packages add benchmark assessments, dashboards, and rostering integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Web-based access does not include offline use
  • No verified phonics or foundational decoding curriculum
  • Advanced assessments and administrator tools require paid school packages

• Wayground — where it wins

  • Supports varied question types, including interactive and open-ended formats
  • Offers live and student-paced sessions with mixed grading options
  • Connects with Google Classroom and other learning platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Starter limits library access, activity storage, and question types
  • Starter sessions are capped at 100 participants
  • The Individual plan is $18 per user monthly with annual billing

• CommonLit8.6/10 · Free plan

  A focused grades 6–12 ELA library and curriculum with free teacher access and paid school analytics.

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• Wayground8.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  Flexible assessment creation and delivery, with a free tier and paid features for deeper use.

  Visit WaygroundFull verdict →