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Cengage WebAssign vs. RedShelf

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cengage WebAssign
Score 9.0 out of 10
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WebAssign by Cengage is an online learning solution designed to deliver online homework and secure testing, plus eTextbook and study resources for students. WebAssign enables faculty to customize the learning experience to meet any teaching style and encourage students to develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.N/A
RedShelf
Score 9.3 out of 10
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RedShelf is an eTextbook platform. For Publishers, RedShelf offers a content distribution network and market intelligence; for schools, it offers a digital content platform campus bookstores can use to provide affordable, accessible texts, with reporting and analytics for instructors to track student usage; for students, RedShelf provides an online eReader with collaboration tools to read, highlight, and take notes on eTextbooks.N/A
Pricing
Cengage WebAssignRedShelf
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Cengage WebAssignRedShelf
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Cengage WebAssignRedShelf
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Features
Cengage WebAssignRedShelf
Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
Cengage WebAssign
8.8
1 Ratings
3% above category average
RedShelf
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Ratings
Course authoring8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Course catalog or library8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Player/Portal9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning content9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
eLearning Content
Comparison of eLearning Content features of Product A and Product B
Cengage WebAssign
9.0
1 Ratings
6% above category average
RedShelf
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Structured Learning9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Automation & Integration9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Cengage WebAssignRedShelf
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(1 ratings)
9.4
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
Cengage WebAssignRedShelf
Likelihood to Recommend
Cengage
Cengage WebAssign is similar to other online textbook softwares I've used while teaching accounting online. It's a stable platform and seems easy for students to use, even if they are not extremely computer savvy.
Mary McElderry, CPA | TrustRadius Reviewer
Mary McElderry, CPA
Adjunct Accounting Instructor
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RedShelf
RedShelf has been great in a higher ed environment to help connect students to textbook and publisher materials. It has helped make the process of purchasing/accessing those materials so much easier for students. I am at an institution now where we don't have RedShelf, and the faculty and students are regularly frustrated with this process, so I'll be looking to get us a license here soon. RedShelf is particularly useful if instructors are using various different types of materials from different publishers. However, if an institution was only using Cengage Unlimited for example (that is a service where students will just pay for access to that site and all the books/materials for all of their courses would be accessible on there), that would be a time where I would think RedShelf wouldn't provide you with as much benefit. That being said, we may be using RedShelf in a very specific manner, and it may be able to provide us more ability/features that we haven't taken full advantage of.
John Bayerl | TrustRadius Reviewer
John Bayerl
LMS Administrator & Trainer
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Pros
Cengage
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RedShelf
  • Provides access with or without internet connection to read your books.
  • You can access the application from your mobile device, tablets, or desktop computers.
  • Streamlines the distribution of e-books, e-textbooks, and other digital content.
Ikki Penta | TrustRadius Reviewer
Ikki Penta
Lead Data Scientist
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Cons
Cengage
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RedShelf
  • Waiting for a course management tool to streamline the process. It's in the works and a tall order since all clients approach the process differently.
  • A little bit of a stumble with a recent software rollout for day one access roll out, but at least it was intuitive to work through
Meredith Schreiber | TrustRadius Reviewer
Meredith Schreiber
Director Bookstore and Auxiliary Services
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Alternatives Considered
Cengage
I think all of these softwares are fairly similar in set up and ease of use. I am provided Cengage WebAssign with my pre-built SNHU courses.
Mary McElderry, CPA | TrustRadius Reviewer
Mary McElderry, CPA
Adjunct Accounting Instructor
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RedShelf
I don't believe I'd used many products that are similar to RedShelf.
John Bayerl | TrustRadius Reviewer
John Bayerl
LMS Administrator & Trainer
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Return on Investment
Cengage
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RedShelf
  • It is a great provider of affordable digital learning materials that help improve teaching and learning through technology.
Ikki Penta | TrustRadius Reviewer
Ikki Penta
Lead Data Scientist
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