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SocraticMost similar to Gauth in what it does, its category and its price.
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PhotomathHas a free plan, rated 4.6 out of 5.
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MathwayRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Gauth.
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At a glance
Green means better than Gauth, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GauthBaseline | 4.3 | $6/mo | Yes | ByteDance's camera-based homework solver, popular internationally | |
| Socratic | 4.3Same | Free | Yes | Google's 2018 homework app, now overshadowed by Gemini's own tools | vs Gauth |
| Mathway | 4.4+0.1 | $9/mo$3 more | Yes | Founded by two middle school friends in 2002, now owned by Chegg | vs Gauth |
 Numerade | 4.1−0.2 | $10/mo$4 more | Yes | Explains STEM problems through video, not text, by design | vs Gauth |
 Tutorly | 3.2−1.1 | Free | Yes | Chat with AI tutors for instant homework answers across Math, Science, History, Coding, and more - plus AI paraphrasing and step-by-step essay guidance. | vs Gauth |
| Photomath | 4.6+0.3 | $6/moSame price | Yes | The original camera math solver, now fully owned by Google | vs Gauth |
 MathGPT | 3.8−0.5 | Free | Yes | Math-first homework helper that also runs PhysicsGPT, ChemGPT and AccountingGPT off the same input box. | vs Gauth |
 Brainly | 4.0−0.3 | Free | Yes | A student Q&A community since 2009, now with AI layered in | vs Gauth |
 Mathly | 3.0−1.3 | Not listed | No | Take a photo of your math problem - AI solves it and explains it in a way that actually makes sense, adjusted to how you learn. | vs Gauth |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Gauth.
Socratic
4.3Free
vs GauthSame
Google's 2018 homework app, now overshadowed by Gemini's own tools.
- Camera-based homework help across many subjects
- Acquired by Google in 2018
- Curated educational content grounding explanations
Covers a genuinely broad range of subjects beyond just math
Google's newer education AI investment has shifted toward Gemini's own features
Mathway
4.4$9/mo
vs Gauth$3 more+0.1
Founded by two middle school friends in 2002, now owned by Chegg.
- Step-by-step math solutions across arithmetic through calculus
- Camera and text-based problem input
- Subscribers across roughly 100 countries
Very long operating history since 2002, among the oldest in this category
Full step-by-step explanations require a paid subscription
Numerade
4.1$10/mo
vs Gauth$4 more−0.2
Explains STEM problems through video, not text, by design.
- Video-based explanations for STEM textbook and homework problems
- Covers math, physics, chemistry, and related subjects
- Educator-led, whiteboard-style walkthroughs
Video format conveys reasoning more clearly than static text for many problems
Full library access requires a paid subscription
Tutorly
3.2Free
vs Gauth−1.1
Chat with AI tutors for instant homework answers across Math, Science, History, Coding, and more - plus AI paraphrasing and step-by-step essay guidance.
- Real-time AI tutor chat across multiple academic subjects
- Personalized, detailed answers to specific homework questions
- AI paraphrasing for essays and reports
Covers a genuinely wide subject range (Math, Science, History, Coding, Biology, English)
Free/basic plans cap daily questions - heavy users will hit limits quickly
Photomath
4.6$6/mo
vs GauthSame price+0.3
The original camera math solver, now fully owned by Google.
- Pioneered camera-based math problem solving
- Step-by-step solutions for printed and handwritten problems
- Acquired by Google, announced May 2022
Pioneered the exact camera-based interaction competitors later adopted
Deeper step-by-step explanations require a paid tier
MathGPT
3.8Free
vs Gauth−0.5
Math-first homework helper that also runs PhysicsGPT, ChemGPT and AccountingGPT off the same input box.
- Step-by-step math problem solving from typed or photographed input
- Switchable PhysicsGPT, ChemGPT and AccountingGPT modes
- Lecture summarizer and video gallery
Four subjects covered from one shared interface
Easy to misuse as an answer shortcut rather than a study aid
Brainly
4.0Free
vs Gauth−0.3
A student Q&A community since 2009, now with AI layered in.
- Large community-generated library of solved homework questions
- AI-generated step-by-step explanations
- Peer and expert answers alongside AI responses
Massive existing library of real, community-solved problems
Community-sourced content quality can vary across different subjects
Mathly
3.0Not listed
vs Gauth−1.3
Take a photo of your math problem - AI solves it and explains it in a way that actually makes sense, adjusted to how you learn.
- Photo-based math problem solving with AI explanations
- Personalized explanations adjusted to individual learning style
- Interactive follow-up Q&A for clarification
Personalizes explanations rather than giving one generic answer format
Currently early-access/pre-launch - not yet publicly available
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Gauth free?
Gauth has a free plan, and paid plans start from $6/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Gauth?
Photomath is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.6 out of 5). Other free options: Mathway, Socratic, Numerade.
What is the cheapest alternative to Gauth?
Among paid plans, Photomath has the lowest starting price (from $6/mo). If you need it free, start with Photomath.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.