Numerade vs Photomath (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

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
Photomath
From $6/mo against from $10/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Photomath
4.1 against 4.6
Same job?
Yes
Both are Education tools

Side by side

Compared on	Numerade	Photomath
Our rating	4.1	4.6Better
Starts at	$10/mo	$6/moBetter
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Education	Education
Plans	From $10/mo	From $6/mo
Key features	Video-based explanations for STEM textbook and homework problems Covers math, physics, chemistry, and related subjects Educator-led, whiteboard-style walkthroughs Free tier with limited video access Built specifically around video as the primary format	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	Video format conveys reasoning more clearly than static text for many problems Focused specifically on STEM subjects with visual and spatial components Free tier available to sample the format	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	Full library access requires a paid subscription Video format takes longer to consume than a quick text answer Less useful for subjects outside its STEM focus	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
Company	Numerade, founded 2018	Photomath, founded 2014

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260703. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Numerade better than Photomath?

In our reviews Numerade scores 4.1 and Photomath scores 4.6. The better pick depends on the job. Numerade: Explains STEM problems through video, not text, by design. Photomath: The original camera math solver, now fully owned by Google.

Which is cheaper, Numerade or Photomath?

Photomath has the lower starting price: from $10/mo for Numerade and from $6/mo for Photomath.

Do Numerade and Photomath have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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