Head-to-head · Homeschool Curriculum
Master Books vs Moving Beyond the Page
Master Books leads on 1 check, Moving Beyond the Page 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 scoreMaster Books · 6.7/10
Master Books scores higher on our rubric for homeschool curriculum: 6.7 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #15 and #17.
Master Books leads on subjects included: 4 versus 1.
Master Books is the better fit for families wanting open-and-go subject sets. Moving Beyond the Page is the better fit for families wanting literature and project-based learning.
- Master Books fits best
Families wanting open-and-go subject sets
- Moving Beyond the Page fits best
Families wanting literature and project-based learning
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Side by side
| Feature | Master Books 6.7/10 Visit ↗ | Moving Beyond the Page 6.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Ranking | #15 in Homeschool Curriculum | #17 in Homeschool Curriculum |
| Best for | Families wanting open-and-go subject sets | Families wanting literature and project-based learning |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS |
| Support | Email, Phone | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Master Books 4/4 · Moving Beyond the Page 4/4 | ||
| Lesson plans | ✓ | ✓ |
| Assessments included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parent guidance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Subjects included | 4 (best) | 1 |
| Curriculum format | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Grade range | Preschool through high school | Ages 4-5 through High School 1 (ninth grade) |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Moving Beyond the Page is a literature-based homeschool curriculum for children from ages 4–5 through High School 1, or ninth grade. It is designed for homeschool families, gifted learners, and distance-learning schools seeking secular,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Moving Beyond the Page — where it wins
- Covers reading, math, science, social studies, and language arts
- Offers parent manuals, schedules, portfolios, and placement assessments
- Supports hard-copy and online curriculum formats
Where it doesn't
- Online access requires an internet connection
- Curriculum packages and add-on licenses are purchased separately
- There is no free plan
- 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 → - Moving Beyond the Page6.5/10 · Paid
A broad, literature-led homeschool program for families who want structured creative learning.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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