Osmo — full review and pricing

Quick facts. Osmo is operated by Tangible Play, Inc. (Osmo), headquartered in Palo Alto, California (United States), with the brand established in 2013 by Pramod Sharma and Jérôme Scholler. The operator is owned by BYJU's since 2019. Osmo positions itself as Osmo's K-6 classroom edition for tactile literacy and math learning, billed via the tier structure detailed below.

Osmo markets a kids education subscription targeted at users who want a fully-managed product without piecing it together themselves. The pricing snapshot below pulls Subger's live tracker, so anchor prices stay current as Osmo adjusts published rates. The rest of this page details the operator, current tiers, feature coverage, support reach and 10 short FAQs. For the canonical reference, you can always cross-check the vendor's own pricing page — but expect the figures here to mirror it within the cache window.

Operator background

Osmo runs under Tangible Play, Inc. (Osmo), headquartered in Palo Alto, California (United States). The product was established in 2013 by Pramod Sharma and Jérôme Scholler, and the company is currently owned by BYJU's since 2019. Osmo sits in the kids education category and competes for the same recurring spend as nearby kids education brands on this site. See related coverage in /en/us/promo and /en/us/deal for cross-brand context.

Headquarters and corporate status

• Legal entity: Tangible Play, Inc. (Osmo)
• HQ: Palo Alto, California (United States)
• Founded / launched: 2013 by Pramod Sharma and Jérôme Scholler
• Ownership: owned by BYJU's since 2019

The operator's corporate status determines who you contract with at checkout — typically the legal entity above, even if billing goes through a regional reseller.

Why Osmo matters in kids education

Osmo positions itself as Osmo's K-6 classroom edition for tactile literacy and math learning. The 2024-2025 differentiator: Osmo for Schools used in 50,000+ US classrooms with teacher dashboards and class progress reports.

Pricing and tier structure

Current tier structure: Education site-license per classroom (~$15/student/year); home kits $40-$120. The anchor price referenced for headline comparison is Education licenses sold per district; consumer kits start ~$40.

Plan grid

What changes between tiers

Higher tiers typically unlock larger allowances, additional household members or extra premium content; entry tiers exist for trial usage. Live prices in the Subger plan tracker override these anchors when Osmo adjusts published rates.

Recent pricing context (2024-2025)

Osmo for Schools used in 50,000+ US classrooms with teacher dashboards and class progress reports. Annual commitments commonly trim 10-20% off the headline monthly rate; check the live grid above before purchase.

Feature coverage

Osmo ships with the following named capabilities relevant to kids education:

• Classroom-specific lesson plans
• Teacher dashboard
• Common Core mapped activities
• District volume pricing
• IPad and Fire tablet support

Feature matrix

Platform and device reach

Coverage spans the operator's published device list — typically modern iOS and Android plus a web client; some categories add desktop apps, smart-TV apps or vehicle integrations where relevant. Check the vendor's "Supported devices" page if you depend on a less common platform.

Curriculum and pedagogy

Curriculum aligns to age groups (typically 3-12) with structured lesson progression, mastery checks and parent-facing reports.

What this means for buyers

The category-specific behaviour above is the single biggest factor when comparing Osmo against alternatives in the same kids education bracket. Buyers who care about the feature mix detailed here will typically rank Osmo higher than buyers focused on price alone.

Support, billing and account management

Osmo offers customer support through the operator's standard channels — typically an in-app help centre, email contact and (for paid tiers) live chat or phone support during business hours.

Cancellation and refunds

You can cancel Osmo directly from the account dashboard. Refund policy follows the operator's published terms; many kids education services prorate or do not refund partial periods after the renewal date. See the cancel guide hub for the standard cancellation workflow.

Free trials and money-back

Free trials, money-back windows and intro pricing vary by tier and country. Anchor: Education licenses sold per district; consumer kits start ~$40.

Comparison context

In the kids education category, Osmo competes with nearby brands you can browse via /en/us/compare. Buyers commonly look at Osmo alongside two or three peers before committing — the side-by-side compare table on this site lets you stack feature coverage and price in one view.

When Osmo is the right pick

• You want Osmo's K-6 classroom edition for tactile literacy and math learning and the feature mix listed above
• The anchor price (Education licenses sold per district; consumer kits start ~$40) fits the budget
• The operator's footprint covers your country

When to look elsewhere

• You need a specific feature Osmo does not list
• You are in a country outside the operator's main footprint
• The 2024-2025 differentiator (Osmo for Schools used in 50,000+ US classrooms with teacher dashboards and class progress reports) is not relevant to your use case

Frequently asked questions

What is Osmo?

Osmo is a kids education subscription operated by Tangible Play, Inc. (Osmo) out of Palo Alto, California (United States), established in 2013 by Pramod Sharma and Jérôme Scholler. It is currently owned by BYJU's since 2019.

How much does Osmo cost?

Current tier structure: Education site-license per classroom (~$15/student/year); home kits $40-$120. Anchor headline price: Education licenses sold per district; consumer kits start ~$40. See the pricing table above for the live grid.

Who owns Osmo?

The brand is owned and operated by Tangible Play, Inc. (Osmo). Corporate status: owned by BYJU's since 2019.

Where is Osmo available?

Osmo operates from Palo Alto, California (United States) with country availability tied to the operator's footprint and licensing reach. Cross-check the vendor's region list before subscribing if you travel often.

Can I cancel Osmo any time?

Yes — cancellation runs through the operator's account dashboard. See the cancel guide hub for the standard workflow and country-specific notes.

Does Osmo offer a free trial?

Free-trial availability varies by tier and country. The anchor price (Education licenses sold per district; consumer kits start ~$40) is the post-trial headline rate; trials, when offered, run 7 to 30 days depending on promo.

What payment methods does Osmo accept?

Payment methods follow the operator's checkout — typically major cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) plus locally-relevant alternatives like Apple Pay, Google Pay or country-specific wallets.

Is Osmo worth it in 2025?

Osmo's 2025 value depends on the feature mix you actually use. The 2024-2025 update — Osmo for Schools used in 50,000+ US classrooms with teacher dashboards and class progress reports — is the single most relevant signal for current-year buyers.

How is Osmo different from competitors?

Osmo differentiates as Osmo's K-6 classroom edition for tactile literacy and math learning. The operator background, founding year (2013 by Pramod Sharma and Jérôme Scholler) and 2024-2025 update give buyers a sense of where the brand sits versus alternatives.

Where can I track Osmo pricing changes?

Subger's live tracker updates the anchor price (Education licenses sold per district; consumer kits start ~$40) automatically when Osmo adjusts published rates. Bookmark the Subger Osmo page and check the pricing table above.

Sources and updates

Operator + tier + ownership facts compiled from public vendor disclosures, press releases and regulatory filings current to 2024-2025. Anchor price: Education licenses sold per district; consumer kits start ~$40. Last refreshed at the timestamp in Subger's plan tracker.

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