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Head-to-head · Homeschool Curriculum

Power Homeschool vs BookShark

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Power Homeschool #7 in Homeschool Curriculum 7.5/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Try Power Homeschool
BookShark #8 in Homeschool Curriculum 7.4/10 From $309.43 · 7-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit BookShark

Power Homeschool leads on 1 check, BookShark 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 scorePower Homeschool · 7.5/10
  • Free trialonly BookShark
  • Most featuresBookShark · 4 of 4

Power Homeschool scores higher on our rubric for homeschool curriculum: 7.5 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Power Homeschool leads on subjects included: 6 versus 3. On curriculum format, BookShark gives you Hybrid where Power Homeschool offers Digital.

Power Homeschool is the better fit for families wanting broad digital course choice. BookShark is the better fit for families preferring literature-based packages.

  • Power Homeschool fits best

    Families wanting broad digital course choice

  • BookShark fits best

    Families preferring literature-based packages

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Side by side

Feature Power Homeschool 7.5/10 Visit ↗ BookShark 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.5 7.4
Ranking #7 in Homeschool Curriculum #8 in Homeschool Curriculum
Best for Families wanting broad digital course choice Families preferring literature-based packages
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $79/user/mo From $309.43 · 7-day trial
Free plan — —
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Power Homeschool 3/4 · BookShark 4/4
Lesson plans ✓ ✓
Assessments included ✓ ✓
Parent guidance ✓ ✓
Offline access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Subjects included 6 (best) 3
Curriculum format Digital Hybrid
Grade range PreK–12 Pre-K to age 16
Our review
Pros
  • Covers PreK–12 with core subjects, electives, STEM, arts, and career courses
  • Self-paced video lessons include diagnostics, grading, and progress monitoring
  • Parent accounts manage courses, records, assessments, and learning support
  • 36-week, four-day schedules with instructor guidance
  • Broad packages spanning history, language arts, science, and math
  • Four math integrations plus customizable package options
Cons
  • The standard price is $99 per student per month
  • There is no free plan
  • Payments made before cancellation are non-refundable
  • Starting price is a $309.43 one-time purchase
  • The main curriculum is physical, with web access through Virtual
  • Virtual requires books and is available only through the web
Our verdict

Power Homeschool is a digital homeschool curriculum for parents independently educating children from preschool through grade 12. Its self-paced, video-based Acellus courses span core subjects, electives, health, foreign languages, fine…

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BookShark is a literature-based homeschool curriculum for families teaching at home, with programs spanning Pre-K through age 16. Lessons use fiction, nonfiction, biographies, and illustrated books, while age-based levels provide an…

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  1. Power HomeschoolHomeschool Curriculum 7.5Paid
  2. BookSharkHomeschool Curriculum 7.4From $309.43 · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Power Homeschool — where it wins

    • Covers PreK–12 with core subjects, electives, STEM, arts, and career courses
    • Self-paced video lessons include diagnostics, grading, and progress monitoring
    • Parent accounts manage courses, records, assessments, and learning support

    Where it doesn't

    • The standard price is $99 per student per month
    • There is no free plan
    • Payments made before cancellation are non-refundable

  • BookShark — where it wins

    • 36-week, four-day schedules with instructor guidance
    • Broad packages spanning history, language arts, science, and math
    • Four math integrations plus customizable package options

    Where it doesn't

    • Starting price is a $309.43 one-time purchase
    • The main curriculum is physical, with web access through Virtual
    • Virtual requires books and is available only through the web

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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