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Head-to-head · Homeschool Curriculum

Sonlight vs Monarch

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Sonlight #6 in Homeschool Curriculum 7.5/10 From $1,060.40/yr ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Sonlight
Monarch #8 in Homeschool Curriculum 7.0/10 From $109.95/yr · 30-day trial ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Monarch

Sonlight leads on 1 check, Monarch on 1, and 4 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 scoreSonlight · 7.5/10
  • Lowest starting priceMonarch · $109.95/yr
  • Most featuresSonlight · 4 of 4

Sonlight scores higher on our rubric for homeschool curriculum: 7.5 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Monarch is cheaper to start at $109.95/yr against $1,060.4/yr. On curriculum format, Sonlight gives you Hybrid where Monarch offers Digital. Sonlight offers offline access; Monarch doesn't publish it.

Sonlight is the better fit for families wanting complete book-rich packages. Monarch is the better fit for students needing self-paced digital courses.

  • Sonlight fits best

    Families wanting complete book-rich packages

  • Monarch fits best

    Students needing self-paced digital courses

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Side by side

Feature Sonlight 7.5/10 Visit ↗ Monarch 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.5 7.0
Ranking #6 in Homeschool Curriculum #8 in Homeschool Curriculum
Best for Families wanting complete book-rich packages Students needing self-paced digital courses
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $1,060.4/yr $109.95/yr (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, iOS
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Sonlight 4/4 · Monarch 3/4
Lesson plans ✓ ✓
Assessments included ✓ ✓
Parent guidance ✓ ✓
Offline access ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Subjects included Not published 1
Curriculum format Hybrid Digital
Grade range Preschool through high school Grades 3–12
Our review
Pros
  • Full-year packages include books, guides, activities, and answer keys
  • Daily lesson plans support four- or five-day schedules
  • Covers preschool through high school with multi-child customization
  • Self-paced lessons with scheduling and assignment tools
  • Over 85% automatic grading plus progress recordkeeping
  • Core, Bible, elective, and career courses for grades 3–12
Cons
  • Annual packages start at $1,060.40
  • Christian curriculum may not fit every family's approach
  • Package prices vary by schedule and resource configuration
  • Full catalog access costs $439.95 per student annually
  • Christian curriculum may not suit secular homeschool programs
  • Digital curriculum is limited to grades 3–12
Our verdict

Sonlight is a Christian, literature-based homeschool curriculum for families teaching children from preschool through high school. Its All-Subjects Packages combine history, geography, Bible, literature, language arts, spelling, phonics,…

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Monarch is a digital Christian homeschool curriculum and management platform for families educating students in grades 3–12. Parents can schedule the school year, assign courses, monitor progress, and maintain records, while students work…

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  1. SonlightHomeschool Curriculum 7.5From $1,060.40/yr
  2. MonarchHomeschool Curriculum 7.0From $109.95/yr · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sonlight — where it wins

    • Full-year packages include books, guides, activities, and answer keys
    • Daily lesson plans support four- or five-day schedules
    • Covers preschool through high school with multi-child customization

    Where it doesn't

    • Annual packages start at $1,060.40
    • Christian curriculum may not fit every family's approach
    • Package prices vary by schedule and resource configuration

  • Monarch — where it wins

    • Self-paced lessons with scheduling and assignment tools
    • Over 85% automatic grading plus progress recordkeeping
    • Core, Bible, elective, and career courses for grades 3–12

    Where it doesn't

    • Full catalog access costs $439.95 per student annually
    • Christian curriculum may not suit secular homeschool programs
    • Digital curriculum is limited to grades 3–12
  • Sonlight7.5/10 · From $1,060.40/yr

    Complete, book-rich homeschool packages with strong parent guidance and a high annual starting price.

    Visit SonlightFull verdict →
  • Monarch7.0/10 · From $109.95/yr · 30-day trial

    A flexible digital curriculum with broad course choices and automatic grading.

    Visit MonarchFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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