Literably

Literably

Digital platform for K-8 reading assessment

Overview

Literably provides an EdTech platform for K-8 literacy assessment that lets students read texts aloud and answer questions on web and iOS, then uses a mix of human transcriptionists and child-focused speech-recognition AI to generate metrics such as reading accuracy, words correct per minute, running records, and comprehension scores aligned to Common Core. The system analyzes oral reading fluency, phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension to give teachers data they can use to guide instruction and group students. It differentiates itself by combining automated scoring with human review to handle large volumes of audio and by connecting assessment results with actionable classroom guidance and curricula. The goal is to save teachers time on one-on-one assessments and provide a clear, standards-aligned view of student progress, with Literably now integrated under Heggerty to link assessments with curricula.

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About Literably

Simplify's Rating
Why Literably is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$1.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • Heggerty says Literably serves hundreds of schools and integrates across its ecosystem.
  • California approved Literably Screener pricing and training, validating procurement readiness.
  • The 2024 acquisition broadened distribution through Heggerty, used in over half U.S. districts.

What critics are saying

  • Heggerty integration can commoditize Literably, making it a feature inside myHeggerty.
  • Human scorers keep margins exposed to labor costs and transcription quality failures.
  • If districts standardize on Heggerty-native assessments, Literably loses standalone buying power.

What makes Literably unique

  • Heggerty bought Literably on July 17, 2024, pairing assessment with curriculum.
  • Literably grades oral reading fluency, phonics, comprehension, spelling, and rapid naming.
  • California lists Literably Screener at $10 per student yearly, enabling school-wide adoption.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1.1M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

0%
PR Newswire
May 16th, 2022
Literably Wins $1 Million Grant To Get Every Child in America Reading at Grade Level

/PRNewswire/ -- Literably, the reading assessment platform that empowers educators to "know every reader," today announced it has been awarded a prestigious...

GovTech
May 16th, 2022
Literably received financing of $1M in grant on May 16th 22'.

With so many students struggling with learning loss after remote instruction, San Francisco-based startup Literably, a diagnostic platform to help educators assess student reading capabilities, has been awarded a $1 million grant to advance child literacy through the U.S. Department of Education’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.

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