LearnSpace vs Almanack
AI curriculum and lesson planning for NZ kura
Last reviewed 2026-06-22. Visit Almanack
This is an honest comparison based on publicly available information. We acknowledge what Almanack does well before explaining where LearnSpace NZ may be a better fit for your kura, classroom, or whānau.
What Almanack does well
- Purpose-built for NZ kura with NZ Curriculum and Te Marautanga alignment
- Curriculum, unit, and lesson planning with professional kaiako control
- Complements existing systems (Google Classroom, KAMAR, Schoolbox)
- 5-teacher pilot model for measured AI adoption
- Emphasis on curriculum integrity and tikanga
Where LearnSpace leads
- Four student apps plus PlanSpaceNZ in one platform
- School-wide deployment with admin dashboard
- Vision and handwriting AI for classroom and home learning
- Whānau portal with child progress sharing
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LearnSpace NZ
Built for Aotearoa
Purpose-built for NZ kura with NZ Curriculum and Te Marautanga support
Built in Aotearoa by NZ teachers and engineers — not an offshore product adapted for NZ
NZ Curriculum / Te Mātaiaho
Curriculum mapping, unit planning, and lesson creation aligned to NZ frameworks
Aligned to Te Mātaiaho and the refreshed NZ Curriculum from day one, with te reo and tikanga foundational
Year levels
Flexible across NZ year levels
Years 1–8 primary and intermediate focus
Platform model
Planning tool that complements SMS/LMS — not a student learning platform
One ecosystem — schools, kaiako, and whānau share a single trusted platform with one login
Student-facing apps
No student-facing apps
Five live apps: PlanSpaceNZ, MyFeedback Pro (handwriting scan), Word Wand (camera literacy), Monster Maths Lab, Time Tiles (time telling)
Teacher tools
Curriculum design, unit planning, lesson and resource generation
Class management, app deployment, classroom utilities, curriculum-aligned planning, and progress dashboards
Whānau / family access
No whānau portal
Dedicated whānau portal with child progress, weekly recaps, and ad-free child UX
AI approach
AI planning assistant with curriculum integrity focus
Purpose-built AI — vision word scanning, handwriting recognition, and curriculum-aligned feedback modes
Privacy & child safety
Student privacy emphasis — no student data required for planning
Privacy by default — ad-free for tamariki, data minimised, encrypted, never sold; NZ-friendly hosting
Pricing transparency
5-teacher pilot model — contact Almanack for current pricing
Public pricing: $2/ākonga/year (schools), $15/mo (teachers), $10/mo (families); 7-day trial from $2
Best for
Kura leaders and curriculum coordinators who want measured AI support for curriculum mapping, unit design, and lesson preparation — alongside existing systems.
Pricing note
Almanack offers a 5-teacher pilot. Contact almanack.ai for current NZ kura pricing.
View Almanack pricingWhen LearnSpace is the better fit
- You want planning plus student apps deployed school-wide
- Roll-based pricing and whānau engagement matter
- Purpose-built AI for tamariki (handwriting, word scanning) is a priority
- One ecosystem for kaiako, ākonga, and whānau
When Almanack may suit you better
- You only need curriculum and unit planning AI
- You want a pilot with a small group of kaiako first
- Almanack complements your existing Google Classroom or KAMAR setup
Good to know: Almanack complements your SMS and LMS. LearnSpace adds student learning apps and whānau engagement that Almanack does not provide.
See the difference for yourself
Start a 7-day trial — PlanSpaceNZ, Word Wand, MyFeedback Pro, and Monster Maths Lab included.