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EVERFI K-12 vs Rethink Ed
EVERFI K-12 leads on 0 checks, Rethink Ed on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEVERFI K-12 · 8.8/10
- Free planonly EVERFI K-12
EVERFI K-12 scores higher on our rubric for social-emotional learning software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
On curriculum format, EVERFI K-12 gives you Blended where Rethink Ed offers Digital. On implementation support, Rethink Ed gives you Managed where EVERFI K-12 offers Guided.
EVERFI K-12 is the better fit for schools seeking free, standards-aligned K–12 courses. Rethink Ed is the better fit for districts needing tiered K–12 SEL curriculum.
- EVERFI K-12 fits best
Schools seeking free, standards-aligned K–12 courses
- Rethink Ed fits best
Districts needing tiered K–12 SEL curriculum
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Side by side
| Feature | EVERFI K-12 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Rethink Ed 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in Social-Emotional Learning Software | #4 in Social-Emotional Learning Software |
| Best for | Schools seeking free, standards-aligned K–12 courses | Districts needing tiered K–12 SEL curriculum |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Phone, Tickets | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features EVERFI K-12 3/3 · Rethink Ed 3/3 | ||
| SEL assessments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Student wellbeing program | ✓ | ✓ |
| Standards alignment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Curriculum format | Blended | Digital |
| Lesson library size | 200 lessons | Not checked yet |
| Grade bands | K-12 | K-12 |
| Implementation support | Guided | Managed |
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| Our verdict | For schools building social-emotional learning into a wider K–12 curriculum, EVERFI K-12 combines interactive digital courses with companion offline lessons, activities and planning resources. Its courses cover health and wellness… Read the review → |
RethinkEd brings K–12 social-emotional learning curriculum, assessments, and progress tools together for schools and districts. Its digital lessons are differentiated across Tier 1, 2, and 3, while adult professional-development sessions… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
EVERFI K-12 — where it wins
- Unlimited student and teacher licenses at no cost
- Blends interactive courses with offline lessons and activities
- Includes assessments, automatic grading and progress reporting
Where it doesn't
- Access is web-based rather than across multiple listed platforms
- Support is not available 24/7
- Its broad subject range may not suit schools seeking SEL alone
Rethink Ed — where it wins
- Differentiated Tier 1, 2, and 3 student lessons
- Assessments, incident tracking, and individualized progress reporting
- Managed implementation with Clever and Schoology integrations
Where it doesn't
- Districts must contact sales for customized pricing
- Norm-referenced student assessments cover grades 3–12
- Its wider behavior, wellness, and special-education tools may exceed SEL-only needs
- EVERFI K-128.8/10 · Free plan
Free K–12 courses pair interactive lessons with offline activities, assessments and reporting.
Visit EVERFIFull verdict → - Rethink Ed8.6/10 · Pricing on request
A district-focused SEL platform spanning student lessons, assessment, and adult learning.
Visit RethinkEdFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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