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Twinkl vs Share My Lesson
Twinkl leads on 0 checks, Share My Lesson 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 scoreTwinkl · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresTwinkl · 2 of 2
Twinkl scores higher on our rubric for teacher resource libraries: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
On access model, Twinkl gives you Mixed where Share My Lesson offers Membership.
Twinkl is the better fit for broad editable resources for schools. Share My Lesson is the better fit for free collaborative resources across grade levels.
- Twinkl fits best
Broad editable resources for schools
- Share My Lesson fits best
Free collaborative resources across grade levels
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Side by side
| Feature | Twinkl 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Share My Lesson 9.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Ranking | #2 in Teacher Resource Libraries | #3 in Teacher Resource Libraries |
| Best for | Broad editable resources for schools | Free collaborative resources across grade levels |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Twinkl 2/2 · Share My Lesson 1/2 | ||
| Editable files | ✓ | ✓ |
| School licensing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Resource formats | worksheets, activity sheets, presentations, PowerPoints, ebooks, interactive activities, games, posters, flashcards, templates, display materials | PDF, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, RTF, Google Slides, web links, videos |
| Grade levels | early years, prekindergarten, kindergarten, grades 1-8, secondary, ages 5-11 | PreK, elementary grades K-2, elementary grades 3-5, middle school, high school, higher education, adult education, professional development, paraprofessional and school-related personnel, specialized instructional support personnel |
| Subject coverage | math, science, English language arts, social studies, art and design, computing, design and technology, geography, history, languages, music, physical education, religious education, PSHE | Arts, career and technical education, digital literacy and citizenship, English language arts, health and wellness, learning through play, math, media literacy, physical education, professional learning, science, social emotional learning, social studies, special education, world languages and cultures |
| Access model | Mixed | Membership |
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| Our verdict | Twinkl is a digital library of curriculum-aligned teaching resources for educators, parents, schools and homeschools. Its collection covers early years, prekindergarten, kindergarten, grades 1–8, secondary education and ages 5–11.… Read the review → |
Share My Lesson is a free web-based resource library and educator community maintained by the American Federation of Teachers. It is designed for educators working across PreK, elementary grades, middle school, high school, higher… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Twinkl — where it wins
- Searchable, editable resources across early years through secondary education
- Covers worksheets, presentations, ebooks, games and interactive activities
- Adds assessment, planning, inclusion and AI-powered teaching tools
Where it doesn't
- School membership pricing is quote-based
- Pricing may vary by country or region
- Ultimate Monthly and Ultimate Annual list the same highlights
Share My Lesson — where it wins
- Search across subjects, grades, standards and educational topics
- Supports editable files, downloads, uploads and Creative Commons licensing
- Adds educator communities, collections, webinars and AI customization
Where it doesn't
- Web access is the listed platform
- Membership is required for access
- No paid tiers or school licensing plan are described
- Twinkl9.2/10 · Free plan
A broad, editable teaching library spanning subjects, grade levels, tools and school access.
Visit TwinklFull verdict → - Share My Lesson9.1/10 · Free plan
A broad, free library for finding, adapting, sharing and discussing teaching resources.
Try Share My LessonFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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