Home › All-in-one curricula › Comparisons
Two all-in-one homeschool curricula, compared on what actually decides the fit: subjects and math included, faith content, teaching style and how much you'll teach.
Updated September 2026 · based on parent reviews and publisher information
These two are close: the differences are small, so price, grade range and what parents say below may decide it.
Still torn? Answer a few questions and see how both rank for your child, side by side.
Compare for my child| Power Homeschool | Time4Learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Grades | PreK–12th | PreK–12th |
| Subjects | Math, language arts, science, social studies, foreign language, CTE/STEM electives | Math, language arts, science, social studies, electives; optional Rosetta Stone foreign language for extra fee |
| Math | Included | Included |
| Faith | No religious content | No religious content |
| Approach | Online curriculum: short video lessons from Acellus teachers with adaptive practice and quizzes | Online curriculum: animated/interactive video lessons with built-in quizzes and auto-grading |
| Who teaches | The program does the teaching | The program does the teaching |
| Parent prep | Low (independent video lessons; parent is teacher of record and monitors dashboard) | Low (student works independently; parent manages dashboard, grades writing) |
| Screen time | Online | Online |
| Video lessons | Included: video lessons from Acellus teachers are the core format | Included: animated video lessons are the core delivery method |
| Cost | $1,188: $99 a month per student (about $1,188 over 12 months; $79 a month with a scholarship) for up to 6 courses at once | $479: $39.95 a month for the first student (about $479 over 12 months), every subject |
| Parents love |
|
|
| Common complaints |
|
|
Parents like that Power Homeschool is hands-off and cheaper than an accredited online school, with engaging video teachers and a dashboard that tracks progress automatically, calling it a good fit for working parents or independent learners. The most common criticism is inconsistent rigor and content quality: some lessons feel repetitive or dated, and Acellus has faced complaints over insensitive or outdated material in a few courses, which the company says it has partly revised. Reviewers also warn that pricing has risen sharply in recent years, so it's worth checking current rates before committing.
Parents like that Time4Learning is easy to start, keeps kids engaged with animated lessons and games, and takes grading and record-keeping off their plate, especially for independent or reluctant learners. The most common criticism is that the system can't evaluate writing, so parents still have to teach and grade composition themselves, and pacing can feel slow or repetitive for advanced kids. Some also say the elementary science and social studies content is thinner than a dedicated curriculum.
Neither is better for every child. Power Homeschool is the stronger fit for some families. Time4Learning is the stronger fit for others.
Power Homeschool: included. Time4Learning: included.
Power Homeschool: $1,188: $99 a month per student (about $1,188 over 12 months; $79 a month with a scholarship) for up to 6 courses at once. Time4Learning: $479: $39.95 a month for the first student (about $479 over 12 months), every subject.
Summaries are in our own words.