Perlego
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What is Perlego
Perlego is a digital library subscription service that provides access to a catalog of academic and professional ebooks. It is used by individuals and organizations (including universities and employers) to support self-directed learning, research, and skills development through online reading. The platform focuses on content access and reading features rather than end-to-end learning management workflows such as course authoring, assignments, or certifications.
Large ebook subscription catalog
Perlego centers on providing subscription access to a broad set of ebooks from multiple publishers in one interface. This can reduce the need to procure and manage individual titles across teams or cohorts. For organizations, it supports scalable access to reading materials without building a proprietary content library from scratch.
Built for digital reading
The product includes reading-oriented functionality such as online access across devices and tools that support studying and note-taking. This aligns well with use cases where learning is primarily text-based and reference-driven. It can complement formal training programs by supplying supporting materials and recommended reading lists.
Institutional access options
Perlego offers plans aimed at institutions, which can simplify providing learners with consistent access to required and optional texts. This is useful for universities, bootcamps, and corporate learning teams that want a centralized content source. It can be deployed alongside existing training platforms as a content layer rather than replacing them.
Not a full LMS
Perlego does not primarily function as a learning management system with course delivery, assessments, grading, or certification management. Organizations that need structured training administration typically require a separate LMS for enrollment, tracking, and compliance reporting. As a result, Perlego is usually additive rather than a standalone training system.
Limited interactive learning formats
The core experience is ebook consumption, which may not meet needs for video-based training, simulations, or interactive modules. Teams looking for rich multimedia learning experiences may need additional tools to create and deliver those formats. This can increase the number of systems learners must use.
Catalog coverage varies by need
As with most subscription libraries, title availability depends on publisher agreements and may not include every required textbook or niche professional reference. Some organizations may still need to license specific titles separately. This can complicate standardization if different teams require different publishers or editions.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Not listed on public pricing page (region- and billing-cycle dependent) | Access to 800,000+ titles (select titles), Standard Read Aloud (where available), Smart Search, Notebook, mobile & web apps, offline downloads, highlights/notes/bookshelves, max 2 app + 2 web devices. Billing cycles: Monthly, Semesterly (every 4 months), Annual. |
| Complete | Not listed on public pricing page (region- and billing-cycle dependent) | Access to 1.4M+ titles, Standard & Premium Read Aloud (where available), Smart Search, Research Assistant (AI), Notebook, mobile & web apps, offline downloads, highlights/notes/bookshelves, max 2 app + 2 web devices. Billing cycles: Monthly, Semesterly, Annual. |
| Institutions / Organisations (Per-subscription & volume pricing) | Quote / custom pricing | Instant quote available for up to 150 subscriptions; personalised pricing and discounts for >150 users; includes admin tools, integrations, dedicated support for larger customers. |
Seller details
Perlego Ltd
London, United Kingdom
2015
Private
https://www.perlego.com
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