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10Talents vs. My School Year
My School Year is a budget-friendly record keeper with a loyal following and a rare price-lock promise. Here's an honest look at where the two tools differ, so you can pick the one that fits how your family teaches.
Comparison reflects each product's published pricing and features as of June 2026 — always confirm on their site.| At a glance | Homeschool Planet | 10Talents |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Listed at $5/mo or $40/yr, with a price-lock guarantee for uninterrupted annual renewals | $15/mo or $144/yr — a premium price that bundles AI, compliance depth, co-ops, and modern design |
| Free trial | One month free | 14 days free, no credit card — records stay readable & exportable after the trial |
| Planning & lessons | Fill-in-the-blank lesson entry with helpful rescheduling tools ("Bump") | AI reads your curriculum PDFs into scheduled lessons — no retyping the table of contents |
| Records & reports | Strong record-keeping: transcripts, report cards, course descriptions, instructional hours | Transcripts & GPA plus photo portfolio with AI record scanning and attendance vs. your state's minimums |
| Design | Functional, time-tested interface | Calm, modern design built in 2025–26 — one unhurried workspace on any device |
| Switching | — | We import from My School Year — your history comes with you |
| Co-ops | Community edition for groups | Co-op tools included with every family plan; org tiers (from $25/mo) can cover member families’ subscriptions with one bill |
Sources: each product's public website and published pricing as of June 2026. Found something out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.
What My School Year does well
- Serious record-keeping value at a low price — and a price-lock promise that rewards loyalty.
- Compliance-relevant details like instructional-hours tracking.
- Helpful habits: weekly schedule emails and per-student progress views.
If budget is the deciding factor and you're comfortable with a plainer interface and manual entry, My School Year is honest value.
Where 10Talents is different
- The typing disappears. AI reads publisher PDFs into a scheduled year and turns photos of finished work into portfolio records — you review and approve.
- Compliance with context. Attendance tracks against your state's actual minimums, with state-specific guidance pages and portfolio archives.
- A workspace you'll enjoy opening. Modern, calm design on phone, tablet, or laptop — plus the yearbook, Talent of the Week, and keepsakes that make the record feel like your family's story.
- Room to grow. Unlimited children, a co-parent seat, and co-op tools included when your community wants in.
Try the difference for two weeks.
14-day free trial. No credit card required. Unlimited children. Your records export with you.
Start your school — free 14 daysCancel anytime — nothing is ever deleted, and exports are always free.
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