VitalSource Bookshelf vs zyBooks
| VitalSource Bookshelf | zyBooks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Access model | mixed | subscription |
| Offline access | Yes | — |
| Annotation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Institutional admin | Yes | Yes |
| Device support | web_desktop_mobile | web_desktop_mobile |
| Read-aloud support | Yes | No |
| Free plan | — | No |
Both are listed in Best Digital Textbook Platforms. On Samsung Mobile US Press, VitalSource Bookshelf scores higher on our published basis.