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Head-to-head · Teacher Resource Libraries

Tes Resources vs PBS LearningMedia

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Tes Resources #4 in Teacher Resource Libraries 9.0/10 Free plan · paid from £1 Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Tes Resources
PBS LearningMedia #8 in Teacher Resource Libraries 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit LearningMedia

Tes Resources leads on 0 checks, PBS LearningMedia on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTes Resources · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresTes Resources · 2 of 2

Tes Resources scores higher on our rubric for teacher resource libraries: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Tes Resources is the better fit for teachers seeking a wide range of editable resources. PBS LearningMedia is the better fit for free video-rich classroom resources.

  • Tes Resources fits best

    Teachers seeking a wide range of editable resources

  • PBS LearningMedia fits best

    Free video-rich classroom resources

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Side by side

Feature Tes Resources 9.0/10 Visit ↗ PBS LearningMedia 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.6
Ranking #4 in Teacher Resource Libraries #8 in Teacher Resource Libraries
Best for Teachers seeking a wide range of editable resources Free video-rich classroom resources
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Free plan · paid from £1 Free plan
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Features Tes Resources 2/2 · PBS LearningMedia 0/2
Editable files ✓ (best) Not checked yet
School licensing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Resource formats PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, lesson plans, teaching ideas, games, activities, flashcards, assemblies, exam-practice questions, video-led projects Not checked yet
Grade levels Early years, primary, secondary, KS3, KS4, post-16, special educational needs Not checked yet
Subject coverage English, mathematics, science, history, languages, geography, computing, art and design, business, chemistry, biology, physics, music, physical education, religious education, citizenship, drama, economics, psychology, sociology, PSHE Not checked yet
Access model Marketplace Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • More than 900,000 free and paid teaching resources
  • Covers early years through post-16 and special educational needs
  • Editable files, resource collections and school licensing support
  • Free access to videos, interactives, lesson plans, and primary sources
  • Standards-aligned content spans multiple subjects and grade levels
  • Google Classroom support includes student work and progress monitoring
Cons
  • Marketplace quality and formats can vary by individual resource
  • Paid access is purchased resource by resource, not by subscription
  • Available only through the web platform
  • Video content requires internet access
  • Videos are not downloadable for offline use
  • Classroom integration is centered on Google Classroom
Our verdict

Tes Resources is an online library and marketplace for educators looking for downloadable teaching materials. Its catalogue spans early years, primary, secondary, KS3, KS4, post-16 and special educational needs, with subjects ranging from…

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PBS LearningMedia is a web-based resource library for PreK–12 educators, with free classroom materials from PBS member stations and partners. Its collection includes videos, interactives, lesson plans, teaching tips, primary sources, and…

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  1. Tes ResourcesTeacher Resource Libraries 9.0Free plan · paid from £1
  2. PBS LearningMediaTeacher Resource Libraries 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Tes Resources — where it wins

    • More than 900,000 free and paid teaching resources
    • Covers early years through post-16 and special educational needs
    • Editable files, resource collections and school licensing support

    Where it doesn't

    • Marketplace quality and formats can vary by individual resource
    • Paid access is purchased resource by resource, not by subscription
    • Available only through the web platform

  • PBS LearningMedia — where it wins

    • Free access to videos, interactives, lesson plans, and primary sources
    • Standards-aligned content spans multiple subjects and grade levels
    • Google Classroom support includes student work and progress monitoring

    Where it doesn't

    • Video content requires internet access
    • Videos are not downloadable for offline use
    • Classroom integration is centered on Google Classroom

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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