MyCoop vs. Homeschool-Life
Both built for homeschool co-ops. Here's what's different.
At a glance
Pricing
MyCoop: $10/family/yr (cap $1,200)
HSL: $9.95/family/yr (cap $1,990)
MyCoop wins on large co-ops
Volunteer hours
MyCoop: ✅ Full ledger
HSL: ❌ Not available
MyCoop only
Payments
MyCoop: ✅ Stripe
HSL: ⚠️ PayPal only
Modern checkout
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | MyCoop | Homeschool-Life |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer hours ledger | ✅ Full ledger — hours vs. requirements | ❌ Not available |
| Payment processor | ✅ Stripe — Apple Pay, Google Pay, cards | ⚠️ PayPal only |
| E-signature waivers | ✅ Built into class registration | ❌ Not available |
| Email marketing | ✅ React Email builder with templates | ❌ PDF newsletter upload only |
| Mobile app | 🔜 Coming Q3 2026 | ❌ Mobile web only |
| Backend technology | Modern Next.js + Postgres — fast iteration | Legacy ColdFusion — slow to add features |
| Price cap | $1,200/year | $1,990/year |
| Per-registration fees | ❌ None | ❌ None |
| Enrollment management | ✅ | ✅ |
| Attendance tracking | ✅ | ✅ |
| Academic records & transcripts | 🔜 Q4 2026 | ✅ Mature feature |
Where Homeschool-Life wins
We believe in honest comparisons. HSL is a strong product.
- ✓20+ years of trust and community in the homeschool world
- ✓Academic records and transcript generation — mature, full-featured
- ✓136,000 families already using it
- ✓60-day free trial (MyCoop offers 30 days)
Where MyCoop wins
Features that matter for modern co-op operations.
- ✓Volunteer hours ledger — HSL has zero equivalent
- ✓Stripe payments — modern checkout with Apple Pay and Google Pay (not PayPal)
- ✓E-signature waivers built directly into class registration
- ✓Email campaign builder with React Email templates
- ✓Lower price cap — $1,200/year vs $1,990/year for large co-ops
- ✓Modern platform — regular updates and active development