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Head-to-head · K-12 Curriculum Platforms

Imagine Learning vs HMH Ed

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Imagine Learning #2 in K-12 Curriculum Platforms 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Try Imagine Learning
HMH Ed #3 in K-12 Curriculum Platforms 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit HMH Ed

Imagine Learning leads on 0 checks, HMH Ed 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 scoreImagine Learning · 9.3/10

Imagine Learning scores higher on our rubric for k-12 curriculum platforms: 9.3 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Imagine Learning is the better fit for districts needing broad, integrated K–12 curriculum. HMH Ed is the better fit for integrated K–12 digital instruction.

  • Imagine Learning fits best

    Districts needing broad, integrated K–12 curriculum

  • HMH Ed fits best

    Integrated K–12 digital instruction

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Side by side

Feature Imagine Learning 9.3/10 Visit ↗ HMH Ed 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.2
Ranking #2 in K-12 Curriculum Platforms #3 in K-12 Curriculum Platforms
Best for Districts needing broad, integrated K–12 curriculum Integrated K–12 digital instruction
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Docs
Integrations 11 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Imagine Learning 5/5 · HMH Ed 5/5
Standards alignment ✓ ✓
Teacher tools ✓ ✓
Built-in assessments ✓ ✓
LMS integration ✓ ✓
Offline access ✓ ✓
Specs
Grade band K-12 K-12
Subject scope Multi_subject Multi_subject
Our review
Pros
  • Covers ELA, math, science, and social studies in one portfolio
  • Combines curriculum with assessments, intervention, reporting, and grading
  • Supports LMS, SIS, SSO, API, and offline access through Traverse
  • 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
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Capabilities vary across the portfolio’s individual programs
  • Offline access is provided through the Traverse mobile version
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • LMS connections are limited to selected platforms
  • Offline access is available with some subscriptions
Our verdict

Imagine Learning is a K–12 education platform for schools and districts that need curriculum, courseware, assessment, and instructional support across multiple subjects. Its portfolio covers English language arts, mathematics, science,…

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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,…

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  1. Imagine LearningK-12 Curriculum Platforms 9.3Pricing on request
  2. HMH EdK-12 Curriculum Platforms 9.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Imagine Learning — where it wins

    • Covers ELA, math, science, and social studies in one portfolio
    • Combines curriculum with assessments, intervention, reporting, and grading
    • Supports LMS, SIS, SSO, API, and offline access through Traverse

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Capabilities vary across the portfolio’s individual programs
    • Offline access is provided through the Traverse mobile version
  • 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
  • Imagine Learning9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad K–12 curriculum platform that connects instruction, assessment, reporting, and rostering.

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  • HMH Ed9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad K–12 platform combining curriculum, instruction, assessment, reporting, and AI tools.

    Visit HMH EdFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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