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Course Hero

A study platform with course notes, textbook solutions, and AI tutoring for college students.

Education & LearningFree planFree Basic; Premier from $9.95/mo annual

Course Hero is a study platform with a huge library of course-specific study materials — notes, practice problems, textbook solutions, and past exams — uploaded by students and educators. You search for your course or textbook, find the materials other students have shared, and use them to prepare for exams and assignments.

Key Features

  • Course-specific notes, problems, and past exams
  • Textbook solutions and study guides
  • 24/7 tutor help
  • AI homework assistance
  • Earn free access by uploading your own notes
  • Free Basic plan with limited access

Pricing

PlanPriceDetails
Basic$0Limited access to study materials.
Premier$9.95/mo annualFull access to all study materials, tutor help, and textbook solutions; monthly billing is higher.

Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.

Best for: students who want study materials for their exact course and university.
Popular with: Students, Teachers

How it works

The platform's strength is its specificity: instead of generic study guides, you find materials for your exact course at your exact university. It also offers 24/7 tutor help, AI homework assistance, and textbook solutions, with a system that rewards students who upload their own notes with free access.

Course Hero has a free Basic plan with limited access, and Premier costs about $9.95 a month on annual billing for full access. It is a useful pick for students who want course-specific study materials, though the quality of uploaded materials varies and the platform has faced the same academic integrity questions as other homework help sites.

Pros and Cons

✓ Pros

  • Materials are specific to your course and university
  • Free Basic plan with limited access
  • Uploading notes earns free access
  • 24/7 tutor help available

✗ Cons

  • Quality of uploaded materials varies
  • Full access needs a paid plan
  • Academic integrity concerns if misused

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Course Hero free?

Yes — Course Hero has a free plan. Free Basic; Premier from $9.95/mo annual

What is Course Hero best for?

students who want study materials for their exact course and university.

What kind of tool is Course Hero?

Course Hero is a Education & Learning tool on VerlumoAI.

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Last reviewed: November 2026

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