Head-to-head · K-12 Curriculum Platforms
HMH Ed vs MobyMax
HMH Ed leads on 1 check, MobyMax 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 scoreHMH Ed · 9.2/10
- Free planonly MobyMax
- Free trialonly MobyMax
- Most featuresHMH Ed · 5 of 5
HMH Ed scores higher on our rubric for k-12 curriculum platforms: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #9.
On grade band, HMH Ed gives you K-12 where MobyMax offers K-8. On subject scope, MobyMax gives you All_subjects where HMH Ed offers Multi_subject. HMH Ed offers offline access; MobyMax doesn't.
HMH Ed is the better fit for integrated K–12 digital instruction. MobyMax is the better fit for families and K–8 schools seeking low-cost breadth.
- HMH Ed fits best
Integrated K–12 digital instruction
- MobyMax fits best
Families and K–8 schools seeking low-cost breadth
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Side by side
| Feature | HMH Ed 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | MobyMax 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #3 in K-12 Curriculum Platforms | #9 in K-12 Curriculum Platforms |
| Best for | Integrated K–12 digital instruction | Families and K–8 schools seeking low-cost breadth |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $7.99/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features HMH Ed 5/5 · MobyMax 4/5 | ||
| Standards alignment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Teacher tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in assessments | ✓ | ✓ |
| LMS integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline access | ✓ (best) | — |
| Specs | ||
| Grade band | K-12 | K-8 |
| Subject scope | Multi_subject | All_subjects |
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| Our verdict | HMH Ed is an online teaching and learning platform for K–12 educators and students using HMH programs. It brings curriculum content, lesson planning, instructional resources, assignments, assessments, reporting, classroom management,… Read the review → |
MobyMax is a cloud-based K–8 curriculum and assessment platform for families, teachers, tutors, schools, and districts. Its subject coverage includes mathematics, language arts, reading, science, social studies, writing, early reading, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
HMH Ed — where it wins
- Combines curriculum, planning, assignments, assessments, and reporting
- Supports Canvas, Schoology, Google Classroom, and grade passback
- Offers web, iOS, Android, and online or offline app access
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales conversation
- LMS connections are limited to selected platforms
- Offline access is available with some subscriptions
MobyMax — where it wins
- Adaptive curriculum spans K–8 subjects with diagnostics and assessments
- Teacher tools include assignments, monitoring, reporting, rostering, and SSO
- Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Where it doesn't
- The free educator version has limited access to licensed features
- Offline access is not available
- District pricing requires a quote
- HMH Ed9.2/10 · Pricing on request
A broad K–12 platform combining curriculum, instruction, assessment, reporting, and AI tools.
Visit HMH EdFull verdict → - MobyMax8.5/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
Broad adaptive K–8 learning with a free option and school licensing.
Visit MobyMaxFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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