Briefs
- Overview This is a compiled list of all brief organizations currently in operation alongside lists to their websites. If an organization is semi-regularly releasing files, please place them in the Other subsection below. Several organizations also produce free and paid versions of their files. Use your best judgement on whether the free versions are sufficient as stand alone files or if they serve mostly as teasers to encourage you to buy the paid versions.
Below is a copy of a 2025 table from Kankee Briefs that lists relevant data for most briefs. However, this excludes CDC, TDI, and NSD.
| Kankee Briefs | Isegora Briefs | DebateUS | PCA | TFF | VBI | Champion Briefs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Free | $89/year | $100/year | $130/year | $150/year |
| Topic Analysis? | Yes (1) | Yes (1) | Yes (1), Free Online | Unknown | Yes (1) | Yes (~4) |
| Pre-Cut Cards | Yes | Partially | Yes | Partially | Partially | No |
| Founding Date | 2019 | 2024 | 2015 | 2023 | 2004 | 1989 |
| Current Director | Brett Boelkens | Brendan Finnegan | Stefan Bauschard | Cody Morris | Unknown | Chris Theis |
| Approximate File Size | ~600-700 pages (Brief and AT File) | ~150 pages | Varies | Varies | ~100-150 pages | ~200-300 pages |
| Block Files Available | Yes | No | Unknown | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other Files | NCFL | N/A | PF, Policy, UIL, speech | PF, Policy, UIL, speech | PF, Policy, UIL, Congress, Big Questions | PF |
| File Type | Word Docx/PDF | Word Docx/PDF | Word Docx | Word Docx |
- Free Briefs
Kankee Briefs
Kankee Briefs, , Victory Briefs Institute (VBI), Champion Briefs, and The Forensics Files (TFF).
Two are free (Kankee Briefs and Isegora Briefs) and three are paid (, , and ). VBI is $150 annually. Champion Briefs is $30/topic, or $175 annually. TFF is $35/topic or $130 annually.
Isegora Briefs
- Paid Brief
Victory Briefs Institute (VBI)
Champion Briefs
The Forensics Files (TFF)
National Symposium for Debate (NSD)
Debate US
Pocket Coach Academy (PCA)
- Other Briefs
