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Head-to-head · Lesson Planning Software

Lesson Maker Pro vs Planboard

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Lesson Maker Pro #3 in Lesson Planning Software 8.3/10 Free plan · paid from $7.99/user/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Try Lesson Maker Pro
Planboard #6 in Lesson Planning Software 7.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Planboard

Lesson Maker Pro leads on 1 check, Planboard on 0, and 3 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 scoreLesson Maker Pro · 8.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresLesson Maker Pro · 3 of 4

Lesson Maker Pro scores higher on our rubric for lesson planning software: 8.3 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Lesson Maker Pro offers ai lesson generation; Planboard doesn't publish it. On mobile access, Planboard gives you Ios_android where Lesson Maker Pro offers Web_only.

Lesson Maker Pro is the better fit for AI-first teachers needing complete lesson materials. Planboard is the better fit for teachers wanting free planning across devices.

  • Lesson Maker Pro fits best

    AI-first teachers needing complete lesson materials

  • Planboard fits best

    Teachers wanting free planning across devices

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Side by side

Feature Lesson Maker Pro 8.3/10 Visit ↗ Planboard 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.3
Ranking #3 in Lesson Planning Software #6 in Lesson Planning Software
Best for AI-first teachers needing complete lesson materials Teachers wanting free planning across devices
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7.99/user/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Lesson Maker Pro 3/4 · Planboard 2/4
Standards alignment ✓ ✓
Calendar view ✓ ✓
Plan collaboration Not published Not published
AI lesson generation ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Mobile access Web_only Ios_android
Export formats PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Forms, Google Classroom PDF, ICS
Our review
Pros
  • AI generates lessons from topics, standards, and grade levels.
  • Creates worksheets, assessments, guides, presentations, and sub-plans.
  • Exports to PDF, Office files, Google tools, and Google Classroom.
  • Free plan covers lessons, units, timetables, and standards.
  • Works across web, iOS, and Android with sync and offline review.
  • Exports plans and timetables to PDF and schedules to ICS.
Cons
  • Access is web-only rather than mobile.
  • The $7.99 monthly equivalent is billed annually.
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of basic planners.
  • Google Classroom integration is available through Chalk Gold.
  • Offline mobile access is described for lesson review, not planning.
  • Its workflow centers on teacher planning and sharing, not team workspaces.
Our verdict

Lesson Maker Pro is a web-based planning tool for teachers who need more than a weekly calendar. It combines a drag-and-drop planner mapped to class periods with day views, timed activities, unit planning, standards alignment, and…

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Planboard is a digital lesson planner for teachers who need to organize lessons, units, subjects, semesters, timetables, rotations, and curriculum standards. It supports creating, editing, sharing, printing, and exporting lesson plans,…

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  1. Lesson Maker ProLesson Planning Software 8.3Free plan · paid from $7.99/user/mo (annual)
  2. PlanboardLesson Planning Software 7.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Lesson Maker Pro — where it wins

    • AI generates lessons from topics, standards, and grade levels.
    • Creates worksheets, assessments, guides, presentations, and sub-plans.
    • Exports to PDF, Office files, Google tools, and Google Classroom.

    Where it doesn't

    • Access is web-only rather than mobile.
    • The $7.99 monthly equivalent is billed annually.
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of basic planners.

  • Planboard — where it wins

    • Free plan covers lessons, units, timetables, and standards.
    • Works across web, iOS, and Android with sync and offline review.
    • Exports plans and timetables to PDF and schedules to ICS.

    Where it doesn't

    • Google Classroom integration is available through Chalk Gold.
    • Offline mobile access is described for lesson review, not planning.
    • Its workflow centers on teacher planning and sharing, not team workspaces.
  • Lesson Maker Pro8.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $7.99/user/mo (annual)

    A broad web-based lesson workspace for teachers who want AI-generated materials and planning.

    Try Lesson Maker ProFull verdict →
  • Planboard7.3/10 · Free plan

    A capable free planner for teachers who need schedules, standards, exports, and mobile access.

    Visit PlanboardFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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