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Head to head · 2026

Gauth vs Photomath

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Gauth

ByteDance's camera-based homework solver, popular internationally

4.3$6/mo

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Photomath

The original camera math solver, now fully owned by Google

4.6$6/mo

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Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Tie

    Both start at from $6/mo

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    Photomath

    4.3 against 4.6

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Education tools

Side by side

Compared onGauthPhotomath
Our rating4.34.6Better
Starts at$6/mo$6/mo
Free planYesYes
CategoryEducationEducation
PlansFrom $6/moFrom $6/mo
Key features
  • Camera-based homework problem solving
  • Covers a broad range of subjects beyond math specifically
  • Built by ByteDance's GauthTech
  • Significant international user base
  • Free tier for limited daily questions
  • Pioneered camera-based math problem solving
  • Step-by-step solutions for printed and handwritten problems
  • Acquired by Google, announced May 2022
  • Free tier for basic use
  • Fully integrated into Google's Play Store portfolio by 2024
Pros
  • Broader subject coverage than math-only camera-solving competitors
  • Backed by ByteDance's global app distribution experience
  • Fast, camera-based input requires no typing
  • Pioneered the exact camera-based interaction competitors later adopted
  • Now backed by Google's resources and infrastructure
  • Free tier covers real basic problem-solving use
Cons
  • Data handling practices warrant independent research given its ownership
  • More usage requires a paid plan
  • Solution quality can vary across less common subjects
  • Deeper step-by-step explanations require a paid tier
  • Broader subject coverage than pure math is more limited than some competitors
  • Now part of Google's larger portfolio rather than an independent company
CompanyGauthTech (ByteDance), founded 2020Photomath, founded 2014

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Gauth better than Photomath?

In our reviews Gauth scores 4.3 and Photomath scores 4.6. The better pick depends on the job. Gauth: ByteDance's camera-based homework solver, popular internationally. Photomath: The original camera math solver, now fully owned by Google.

Which is cheaper, Gauth or Photomath?

Both start at the same price (from $6/mo).

Do Gauth and Photomath have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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