LearnSpace vs TeachAid
Free AI unit and lesson planning for NZ kaiako
Last reviewed 2026-06-22. Visit TeachAid
This is an honest comparison based on publicly available information. We acknowledge what TeachAid does well before explaining where LearnSpace NZ may be a better fit for your kura, classroom, or whānau.
What TeachAid does well
- Free for every kaiako — no subscription barrier for planning
- Fast end-to-end unit generation with lesson plans, assessments, and scaffolds
- Hyper-localised to NZ communities, te reo Māori, and regional context
- Strong marketing and educator partnerships in Aotearoa
- Works well for relievers needing quick, curriculum-aligned units
Where LearnSpace leads
- Five live student apps plus PlanSpaceNZ under one ecosystem
- School-wide deployment with roll-based pricing
- Purpose-built vision and handwriting AI for classroom tasks
- Whānau portal and privacy-first child data model
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TeachAid
LearnSpace NZ
Built for Aotearoa
Hyper-localised for Aotearoa with NZ Curriculum alignment and community context
Built in Aotearoa by NZ teachers and engineers — not an offshore product adapted for NZ
NZ Curriculum / Te Mātaiaho
NZ Curriculum-aligned units with local and te reo integration
Aligned to Te Mātaiaho and the refreshed NZ Curriculum from day one, with te reo and tikanga foundational
Year levels
Primary and secondary (varies by unit)
Years 1–8 primary and intermediate focus
Platform model
Free AI planning tool — standalone from student learning
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
AI unit and lesson generation, assessments, and learning support resources
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
Generative AI for complete unit and lesson creation
Purpose-built AI — vision word scanning, handwriting recognition, and curriculum-aligned feedback modes
Privacy & child safety
Verify current data policy on TeachAid website
Privacy by default — ad-free for tamariki, data minimised, encrypted, never sold; NZ-friendly hosting
Pricing transparency
Free for kaiako (verify current terms on teachaid.ca/nz)
Public pricing: $2/ākonga/year (schools), $15/mo (teachers), $10/mo (families); 7-day trial from $2
Best for
Individual kaiako who want free, fast AI unit and lesson planning without needing student-facing apps or school-wide deployment.
Pricing note
TeachAid markets free access for NZ kaiako. Verify current pricing, data terms, and any school-tier options on their website.
View TeachAid pricingWhen LearnSpace is the better fit
- Your kura wants one platform for planning plus student learning apps
- You need handwriting scanning, word-wand literacy, or maths practice for tamariki
- School leadership wants roll-based pricing and admin dashboards
- Whānau should see child progress through a dedicated family portal
When TeachAid may suit you better
- You only need free planning support and already have student apps elsewhere
- Budget is zero and planning speed is your only priority
- You want hyper-local unit generation without a paid trial
Good to know: TeachAid and LearnSpace both help kaiako plan — LearnSpace extends into student apps, school deployment, and whānau engagement that TeachAid does not cover.
See the difference for yourself
Start a 7-day trial — PlanSpaceNZ, Word Wand, MyFeedback Pro, and Monster Maths Lab included.