Which Logos Package Should I Buy? [UPDATED]

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Overview

Logos is one of the best investments I have ever made. It has been an incredible resource for my own growth, learning, seminary studies, and ministry.

If you are just beginning with Logos or looking to go deeper, you are likely wondering:

  • Which Logos base package should I buy?
  • Are there any Logos discounts or buying tips I should know about?
  • Which resources or features are a must-have?

I write from the perspective of having been in vocational ministry for over 10 years and as an MDiv student. My input is best suited for pastors, seminary students, or other vocational ministers. This post is written for those who have already decided they want to get into Logos.1

This buyer’s guide provides buying principles and base package recommendations so you can decide which route into Logos is best for your purposes and needs. Be sure to take advantage of my exclusive discount on a Logos base package at the end of this post.

Buy a Base Package

The most cost-effective route into Logos is with a base package. Why?

  • 💰📚 Discounted Resources
  • ✨ Features

According to Logos, base packages save you 90% compared to purchasing books and features individually.

Discounted Resources

When I first began with Logos, I thought base packages were something to avoid since I considered them overpriced and full of resources I would never use. However, I have since learned that while there may be resources you do not foresee using, they also include resources you want at a steep discount. You can buy Logos resources a la carte, but you will almost certainly overspend.

Worst-case scenario with a Logos package: you pay for the resources you want and get hundreds of others thrown in at little or no extra cost.

Base packages are the most cost-effective way of getting the resources you want.

Here are some of the resources I use and value the most and what Logos package they are available in:

In the past, Logos made many of these resources available in standard base packages like Gold or Platinum. With Logos 10, these resources have become siloed into academic and denominational packages or you have to pay for a higher standard package to get them. Depending on your needs, you may want to consider purchasing an academic or denominational package to round out your library. More on that below.

Features

The other benefit of base packages is that you gain Logos features alongside your discounted resources. I love writing sermons and being able to quickly highlight and organize my notes right inside of Logos.

Here are some of the features I use and value the most and what Logos package they are available in:

  • 🔎 Factbook ➡ Starter and up
  • 📖 Passage Guide ➡ Starter and up
  • 💡 Bible Word Study ➡ Starter and up
  • 🗣 Sermon Builder + Preaching Mode ➡ Silver and up
  • 📚 Print Library Catalog ➡ Gold and up

A few things to note:

  • If you want to write sermons or use preaching mode in Logos, you need at least the Silver package or above.
  • One of the most popular features released with Logos 10, Print Library Catalog, requires Gold or above.
  • Every feature Logos offers is available starting with the Gold package and above. If you’re committed to getting at least Gold, this means you are choosing your package based on resources, not features.

If you are not after specific features, you can rest easy knowing most of the best features are included in any Logos package. (You can explore all Logos features here.)

Which Logos Package Should I Buy?

Ultimately, there are two questions you need to answer:

  1. What resources and features do you want?
  2. What is your budget?

Logos is only as useful as the resources you have inside of it. If you want to access the top commentaries, lexicons, and Bible dictionaries, you need to have them in Logos.

When I first purchased Logos in 2009, I bought an entry-level package and expected it to somehow perform exegetical magic. Eventually, I realized that Logos isn’t going to magically revolutionize my study of the Bible simply by buying any package.

You need to know what you want Logos to do for you and ensure you are getting the right resources and features to accomplish your desired task.

Logos 10 Gold | Small group and Sunday school leaders

image-rightLogos 10 Gold provides a comprehensive Bible study library. If you are a small group or Sunday school teacher, this package will be a fantastic entry point into Logos. Some package highlights include:

  • Wiley Blackwell Bible Commentaries (22 vols.)
  • The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Doctrine (5 vols.)
  • Discovering the New Testament (3 vols.)
  • Osborne New Testament Commentaries (12 vols.)

Logos 10 Platinum | Pastors and vocational ministers

image-right If you are a pastor, pursuing pastoral ministry, or in a role where you are regularly teaching the Bible, this is the package you want. As an MDiv student, this is the package I purchased and I am so glad I did. This package includes all of the L10 Gold features and resources but also adds more technical commentaries and theological studies resources.

This package provides fantastic resources for Biblical studies, preaching, exegesis, and theology. NDBT is a standard text for any course in Biblical Theology and the Pillar NT Commentary series edited by D.A. Carson is first-rate. EGGNT is a tremendous series if you want help navigating the Greek NT. Some notable resources in this package include:

  • Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament (12 vols.)
  • Pillar New Testament Commentary (15 vols.)
  • The New American Commentary Series (43 vols.)
  • Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture Complete Set, Updated Edition (29 vols.)

Logos 10 Diamond | Advanced Study

image-right This package is premium yet offers tremendous value. It isn’t overkill to consider this package by any means as it builds on top of L10 Platinum by expanding your original language resources and includes some other best-in-class resources at a steep discount. The IVP Dictionaries are legendary. The NIGNT series is among the best Greek technical commentaries available. The NSBT series has some landmark volumes in Biblical theology. Package highlights include:

  • IVP Bible Dictionary Series (8 Vols.)
  • Bible Speaks Today: Commentaries and Themes (76 vols.)
  • New Studies in Biblical Theology Series Collection (53 vols.)
  • The New International Greek Testament Commentary Series (13 vols.)

Academic and Denominational Packages

Depending on the resources you want, the following packages are worth consideration to round out your library either as a complement to one of the standard packages or as a standalone purchase:

Academic Essentials

This package has the essential original language resources MDiv students need (NA28 and BHS). It also includes:

  • The IVP Bible Background Commentary (2 vols.)
  • The New Bible Commentary (NBC)

Academic Professional

In addition to the resources in Academic Essentials, this package notably includes:

  • BDAG: A Greek–English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature, 3rd ed.
  • Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament and New Testament Collection (27 vols.)
  • Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament (13 vols.)
  • International Critical Commentary (65 vols.)

Logos 10 Anglican Gold

Listen, you don’t have to be an Anglican to purchase this package. I asked the Anglicans and they said it’s OK. If you’re after great commentaries and you don’t need robust original language resources, this package might be an excellent option:

  • Pillar NT commentaries
  • Bible Speaks Today commentaries
  • Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture (29 vols.)
  • New Bible Dictionary, 3rd ed.
  • New Dictionary of Theology: Historical and Systematic, 2nd ed.

Logos 10 Reformed Gold

This package has some foundational Biblical and theological study resources and has some of my favorite dictionaries and commentaries.

  • New Dictionary of Biblical Theology (NDBT)
  • IVP Pocket Reference Series
  • Dictionary of Biblical Imagery
  • Calvin’s Commentaries
  • Reformation Commentary on Scripture Collection (20 vols.)
  • Contours of Christian Theology (9 vols.)
  • The New Bible Dictionary, 3rd ed.

Logos 10 Baptist Diamond

If you are seeking preaching and pastoral resources, this package might be the best all-around value. Compared to L10 Diamond, it has far more commentaries, sermon libraries, and pastoral care and counseling resources. Though, between the two, I would personally choose the standard L10 Diamond package as I find its offerings more comprehensive. Nonetheless, L10 Baptist Diamond may be a better fit for you as some the notable resources include:

  • The New International Greek Testament Commentary Series (NIGTC)
  • Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary Series (EBTC)
  • Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament
  • Christ Centered Exposition Commentary Series Collection
  • Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament
  • Hermeneia Commentary Series
  • Charles Spurgeon Complete Sermon Collection

A Word to Seminary Students: Get Logos Now

Seminary students are not flush with cash. Many work multiple jobs and take out loans to get through seminary. Access to a resource like Logos is a privilege.

If you are in a position to consider investing in Logos: Do it.

If you will be purchasing textbooks for your courses, why not buy them in Logos and take all of your class notes inside Logos so that you can easily reference them for decades to come? It may be tempting to say that you will wait to invest in Bible software after you graduate, but there is no better time to learn how to leverage Bible software than while you are in seminary.

With the right resources in Logos, you will save yourself significant time and energy in the library that could free you up to spend more time with those you love. Further, you will develop proficiency with the software that will dramatically benefit your ministry upon graduation as you do sermon prep, counseling, personal study, and more.

Seminary Student Base Package Recommendation

Knowing price point is important for students, I suggest getting these two packages:

This will provide you with a well-rounded library full of commentaries, dictionaries, and Hebrew and Greek texts like BHS and NA28. However, if you can afford to reach beyond Gold for Logos 10 Platinum, it is absolutely worth it, especially if you are an MDiv student and working with the languages. With Platinum, you’ll gain access to phenomenal resources like the Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament series, Pillar New Testament Commentaries, and the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture set. I reached for these these resources over and over again throughout my MDiv program as I wrote papers and studied.

Take Advantage of Sales

Many of the resources I consider must-have are included in the base packages I listed above, but there are other important resources you should consider grabbing, especially when they are on sale. This is my list of recommended resources.

Logos runs a variety sales throughout the year. If you sign up for my newsletter, I’ll keep you posted on these special sales, especially when they apply to some of my favorite key resources. Additionally, you can read this post where I share more Logos discounts and buying tips.

Exclusive Discount for You

👉 My final tip: Buy the best package you can afford with my special link for an exclusive discount on your Logos 10 library and get five free books as well!2

If you’re a seminary student, don’t forget to sign up for the Logos Academic Discount! This will get you 30% off of base packages and up to 50% off of essential academic resources.

Because Logos provides dynamic pricing, you can always upgrade to a higher package later without losing any money since you only pay for what’s new to you.3

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  1. If you’re still on the fence, read my Logos 10 review

  2. Disclosure: As a Logos affiliate partner, I get a small commission for any purchases using my affiliate link. This is like you buying me a cup of coffee for helping you out. I am grateful for your support and genuinely excited for you to get into Logos! 

  3. If you need further assistance choosing a package, Logos assembled a questionnaire to help you identify which package might best suit you. You can also view a detailed base package comparison