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Perlego

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Perlego offers incredible value for students who need a wide range of academic texts, potentially saving them hundreds of dollars. However, its library might not contain every required textbook, so checking for specific titles before subscribing is crucial.


The online library of academic resources, giving students unlimited access to over 1 million textbooks and tools for a single monthly fee.

Perlego is a digital online library often described as the 'Spotify for textbooks'. It provides subscribers with access to a vast collection of over one million academic, professional, and non-fiction titles from more than 3,000 publishers. For a flat monthly or annual fee, users can read an unlimited number of books, aiming to make educational material more affordable and accessible. Designed primarily for university students, academics, and lifelong learners, Perlego's platform is available on web browsers and mobile devices (iOS and Android). It incorporates a suite of built-in study tools, allowing users to highlight text, create notes and annotations, and generate citations in various formats with a single click. The platform's goal is to replace the need to purchase expensive individual textbooks each semester by offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative.

Pros

  • Significant cost savings compared to buying physical textbooks
  • Vast selection of titles from thousands of academic publishers
  • Convenient access anytime, anywhere on multiple devices
  • Integrated study tools streamline the research and learning process
  • Environmentally friendly alternative to print books

Cons

  • Library might not include every required textbook for a course
  • Access to all books and notes is lost if subscription is cancelled
  • Reading on a screen for long periods can cause eye strain
  • Printing options are very limited or non-existent

Key features

  • Unlimited access to a library of over 1 million textbooks
  • Read online or offline with iOS and Android apps
  • Built-in study tools: highlighting, notes, and annotations
  • One-click bibliography and citation generation
  • Advanced search within books and across the entire library
  • Create and organize personalized reading lists
  • Available on Web, iOS, and Android
  • Institutional access via Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Integrations

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Target audience

University students, academics, and lifelong learners seeking affordable access to a vast library of academic and non-fiction books.


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Founded

2016

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Pricing Tiers

Monthly

$18/mo

Annual

$10/mo


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