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# ALEKS vs McGraw-Hill Connect Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**ALEKS** [

3.2/5(34)

](https://www.g2.com/products/aleks/reviews#reviews)

**McGraw-Hill Connect** [

3.6/5(176)

](https://www.g2.com/products/mcgraw-hill-connect/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**ALEKS**
No pricing available

**McGraw-Hill Connect**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**ALEKS**
Not enough reviews yet

**McGraw-Hill Connect**
3 months

Based on 12 responses

Return on Investment

**ALEKS**
Not enough reviews yet

**McGraw-Hill Connect**
20 months

Based on 7 responses

Perceived Cost

**ALEKS**
$$$$$

**McGraw-Hill Connect**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**ALEKS**
Not enough reviews yet

**McGraw-Hill Connect**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**ALEKS**
Not enough data

**McGraw-Hill Connect**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**ALEKS**
 ![ALEKS screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/26864/uploads_2Fcced8615-6352-4847-9915-38837cf17023_2FALEKS_screenshot2.gif)

**McGraw-Hill Connect**
 ![McGraw-Hill Connect screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/20367/uploads_2F1d68d636-1841-4554-9d4b-ee480509aa72_2FIndividual-Student-Performance.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**ALEKS**

7.9

7.925

**McGraw-Hill Connect**

7.9

7.9142

Ease of Use

**ALEKS**

7.6

7.625

**McGraw-Hill Connect**

7.3

7.3142

Ease of Setup

**ALEKS**

8.9

8.96

**McGraw-Hill Connect**

7.5

7.525

Ease of Admin

**ALEKS**

8.9

8.96

**McGraw-Hill Connect**

7.5

7.524

Quality of Support

**ALEKS**

8.2

8.219

**McGraw-Hill Connect**

7.3

7.3130

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**ALEKS**

8.3

8.36

**McGraw-Hill Connect**

8.1

8.124

Product Direction (% positive)

**ALEKS**

7.2

7.225

**McGraw-Hill Connect**

6.8

6.8140

Features

Assessment[Hide 81 FeaturesShow 81 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.4

16

Assessment delivery

Question variety

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

7

Real-time assessment

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

5

Pre-made content

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

7

Customizable Questions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Weighted Questions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skills Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Grading and reporting

Automated grading

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

7

Gamification

Not enough data

5.7(won by default)

5

Analytics dashboard

Not enough data

6.7(won by default)

7

Reporting

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

7

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

White-labeling

Not enough data

6.3(won by default)

5

Mobile compatibility

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

7

Additional Functionality

Content Library

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

5

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Results Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Test/Quiz Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-User Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

360 Degree Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certification & Licensing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skill Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text to Speech

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pre-Employment Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skills Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proctoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pulse Surveys

Not enough data

Not enough data

Summary Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Randomization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Question Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Proctoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Tests

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quizzes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Limits

Not enough data

Not enough data

Question Branching

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lock Down

Not enough data

Not enough data

Registration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Authoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Tests

Not enough data

Not enough data

Test Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self-paced Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Learning Platforms[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.6

16

Learning Content

Pre-made Content

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

13

Aligned to Standards

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

12

Multimedia Content

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

13

Gamification

Not enough data

6.5(won by default)

11

Personalization

Personalized Learning Paths

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

11

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

11

Assessments

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

14

Reporting and Analytics

Analytics

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

11

Integrations

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

11

Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Learning Platform[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.8

9

Reporting Analysis

Progress Reports

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

6

Course Completion

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

6

Course Management

Course Authoring

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

6

Course Access

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

6

Integration

Education ERP System

Not enough data

6.9(won by default)

6

Learning Management System

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

6

Customer Assistance

Help and Support

Not enough data

6.7(won by default)

6

Platform Customization

White Labeling

Not enough data

6.7(won by default)

6

Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Classroom Management[Hide 59 FeaturesShow 59 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.1

20

Platform Features

Remote Computer Monitoring

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

10

Website & Application Blocking

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

8

Teacher/Student Screensharing

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

11

Interactive Quizzes

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

16

Presentation Building

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

10

Instant Messaging

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

7

Student Assignment Distribution

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

19

Student Assignment Collection

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

20

Progress Reporting

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

18

Shared Content Libraries

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

11

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Usage Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Blended Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Class Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Classroom

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support Audio/Images/Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transcripts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gradebook

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Information/Records

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tests/Assessments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skills Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Authoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discipline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Records Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Built-in LMS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Calendar

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Report Cards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Labs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enrollments/Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![ALEKS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d28283a3828559f74c3811de7b27aad4/aleks.png "ALEKS")](https://www.g2.com/products/aleks/reviews)

ALEKS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

40.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

34.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

25.0%

[![McGraw-Hill Connect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_e27bc2bae05e97470826634645d1c660/mcgraw-hill-connect.png "McGraw-Hill Connect")](https://www.g2.com/products/mcgraw-hill-connect/reviews)

McGraw-Hill Connect

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

22.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

37.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

40.7%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

40.6%

22.2%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

34.4%

37.1%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

25.0%

40.7%

Reviewers' Industry

[![ALEKS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d28283a3828559f74c3811de7b27aad4/aleks.png "ALEKS")](https://www.g2.com/products/aleks/reviews)
ALEKS

Higher Education

25.0%

E-Learning

25.0%

Education Management

18.8%

Primary/Secondary Education

12.5%

Writing and Editing

3.1%

Other

15.6%

[![McGraw-Hill Connect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_e27bc2bae05e97470826634645d1c660/mcgraw-hill-connect.png "McGraw-Hill Connect")](https://www.g2.com/products/mcgraw-hill-connect/reviews)
McGraw-Hill Connect

Higher Education

38.3%

Education Management

24.6%

E-Learning

12.0%

Primary/Secondary Education

6.6%

Accounting

3.0%

Other

15.6%

FAQs

## ALEKS vs McGraw-Hill FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between McGraw-Hill vs ALEKS?

McGraw-Hill stands out for a higher G2 rating, broader review base, and a stronger support experience compared to ALEKS.

| [McGraw-Hill](https://www.g2.com/products/mcgraw-hill-connect/reviews) | [ALEKS](https://www.g2.com/products/aleks/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 3.6/5 (176 reviews) | 3.2/5 (34 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Small-Business |
| 7.5 | 8.9 |
| 7.3 | 8.2 |
| User-friendly navigation and textbook integration | Personalized adaptive learning and progress tracking |

### How do the pricing models of McGraw-Hill and ALEKS compare?

Reviewers rate ALEKS higher for value, as reflected in its higher satisfaction with price/cost-related dimensions.

- **McGraw-Hill:** In recent reviews, several reviewers cite high costs as a drawback, especially for students and institutions with budget constraints.
- **ALEKS:** Reviewers note that while ALEKS is also considered costly, its adaptive learning and personalized approach are seen as justifying the expense for many users.

### What are the best alternatives to McGraw-Hill and ALEKS?

The top three alternatives to McGraw-Hill and ALEKS are Canvas LMS, PowerSchool Schoology Learning, and NWEA Assessments.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [McGraw-Hill](https://www.g2.com/products/mcgraw-hill-connect/reviews) | 3.6/5 (176 reviews) | Enterprise | Expensive for students and institutions | User-friendly navigation and textbook integration |
| [ALEKS](https://www.g2.com/products/aleks/reviews) | 3.2/5 (34 reviews) | Small-Business | Costly but adaptive learning justifies value | Personalized adaptive learning and progress tracking |
| [Canvas LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1839 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Highly rated for usability and robust course management |
| [PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews) | 4.4/5 (395 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Strong integration with K-12 workflows and collaboration tools |
| [NWEA Assessments](https://www.g2.com/products/nwea-map-suite/reviews) | 3.7/5 (37 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive assessment and progress tracking |

### Which Online Learning Platform features should I prioritize when comparing McGraw-Hill and ALEKS?

Buyers should prioritize Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Ease of Use, Meets Requirements, and Ease of Admin when comparing McGraw-Hill and ALEKS.

- **Ease of Setup:** McGraw-Hill scores 7.5, ALEKS scores 8.9.
- **Quality of Support:** McGraw-Hill scores 7.3, ALEKS scores 8.2.
- **Ease of Use:** McGraw-Hill scores 7.3, ALEKS scores 7.6.
- **Meets Requirements:** Both products score 7.9.
- **Ease of Admin:** McGraw-Hill scores 7.5, ALEKS scores 8.9.

### What are the pros and cons of McGraw-Hill vs ALEKS?

McGraw-Hill's headline strength is user-friendly navigation and textbook integration, while ALEKS excels in personalized adaptive learning and progress tracking.

- **McGraw-Hill strengths:** Reviewers highlight user-friendly navigation, textbook integration, and a wide range of digital resources.
- **McGraw-Hill trade-offs:** Reviewers note high costs, occasional technical glitches, and a learning curve for new users.
- **ALEKS strengths:** Reviewers praise personalized adaptive learning, effective progress tracking, and strong support for differentiated instruction.
- **ALEKS trade-offs:** Reviewers mention confusing explanations for some topics, a monotonous interface, and cost concerns.

### Is McGraw-Hill or ALEKS better for small businesses?

ALEKS is better suited for small businesses, as indicated by its largest reviewer segment and supporting sentiment.

- **McGraw-Hill:** Largest segment is Enterprise, with reviewers noting its suitability for large-scale deployments and institutions.
- **ALEKS:** Largest segment is Small-Business, with reviewers highlighting its adaptability and personalized learning features for smaller organizations.

### Which Online Learning Platform platform has better integrations?

McGraw-Hill and ALEKS are at parity for integrations, with no recent reviewer-cited third-party integrations for either product.

- **McGraw-Hill:** No recent reviewer-cited integrations.
- **ALEKS:** No recent reviewer-cited integrations.

### How do McGraw-Hill and ALEKS compare on customer support?

ALEKS leads McGraw-Hill on Quality of Support by a material 0.9-point margin (8.2 vs 7.3).

- **McGraw-Hill:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive, with some citing delays or unresolved issues in complex cases.
- **ALEKS:** Reviewers consistently report positive support experiences, noting quick resolutions and helpful assistance.

### Which is easier to implement, McGraw-Hill or ALEKS?

ALEKS is easier to implement than McGraw-Hill, with a 1.4-point higher Ease of Setup score (8.9 vs 7.5).

- **McGraw-Hill:** Reviewers mention a moderate learning curve and the need for initial training, but note that setup is manageable with support.
- **ALEKS:** Reviewers highlight straightforward setup and administration, with minimal barriers to getting started.

Alternatives

**ALEKS Alternatives**

 ![Canvas LMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cc84f1e73e41e2494758227287a0c804/canvas-lms.svg "Canvas LMS")

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Canvas LMS
](/products/canvas-lms/reviews)

 ![NWEA MAP Suite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_af7dc3446d9ec52cf4e7d7e37f15cd3c/nwea-map-suite.jpg "NWEA MAP Suite")

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NWEA Assessments
](/products/nwea-map-suite/reviews)

 ![Blackboard](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7ec54712c53dc38d8a5b5282c575938f/blackboard.svg "Blackboard")

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Blackboard
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 ![PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b49254333558b8357d83d01ff0b0f67b/powerschool-schoology-learning.svg "PowerSchool Schoology Learning")

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PowerSchool Schoology Learning
](/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews)

**McGraw-Hill Connect Alternatives**

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[
Canvas LMS
](/products/canvas-lms/reviews)

 ![PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b49254333558b8357d83d01ff0b0f67b/powerschool-schoology-learning.svg "PowerSchool Schoology Learning")

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PowerSchool Schoology Learning
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 ![Kahoot!](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_83ee7597c94403a64ef1a990517322d2/kahoot.png "Kahoot!")

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Kahoot!
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Blackboard
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## ALEKS vs McGraw-Hill Connect

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found ALEKS easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with ALEKS overall.

- ALEKS and McGraw-Hill Connect both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that ALEKS is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of ALEKS over McGraw-Hill Connect.