Head-to-head · Homeschool Curriculum
Gather 'Round Homeschool vs Master Books
Gather 'Round Homeschool leads on 0 checks, Master Books on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGather 'Round Homeschool · 6.9/10
- Most featuresMaster Books · 4 of 4
Gather 'Round Homeschool scores higher on our rubric for homeschool curriculum: 6.9 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #13 and #15.
Gather 'Round Homeschool is the better fit for multi-age families using unit studies. Master Books is the better fit for families wanting open-and-go subject sets.
- Gather 'Round Homeschool fits best
Multi-age families using unit studies
- Master Books fits best
Families wanting open-and-go subject sets
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Side by side
| Feature | Gather 'Round Homeschool 6.9/10 Visit ↗ | Master Books 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #13 in Homeschool Curriculum | #15 in Homeschool Curriculum |
| Best for | Multi-age families using unit studies | Families wanting open-and-go subject sets |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $39/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Gather 'Round Homeschool 3/4 · Master Books 4/4 | ||
| Lesson plans | ✓ | ✓ |
| Assessments included | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Parent guidance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Subjects included | Not checked yet | 4 |
| Curriculum format | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Grade range | Preschool/kindergarten through Grade 12 | Preschool through high school |
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| Our verdict | 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… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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.
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
- Gather 'Round Homeschool6.9/10 · Paid
A flexible family-style curriculum with broad subject coverage and separate math.
Visit Gather 'RoundFull 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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