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AI Math SolverMost similar to Math AI in what it does, its category and its price.
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Wolfram|AlphaHas a free plan, rated 4.7 out of 5.
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GauthFrom $6/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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PhotomathRated 4.6 out of 5 in our review, against 3.7 for Math AI.
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At a glance
Green means better than Math AI, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Math AIBaseline | 3.7 | Free | Yes | Photograph a handwritten equation and get the working, not just the answer. | |
| AI Math Solver | 3.6−0.1 | Free | Yes | Free, no-signup step-by-step math solving, plus a separate AI Math Recognizer for photographed problems. | vs Math AI |
| Wolfram|Alpha | 4.7+1.0 | $9.99/mo | Yes | A computational knowledge engine that gives expert-level, worked answers instead of search links | vs Math AI |
 Mathway | 4.4+0.7 | $9/mo | Yes | Founded by two middle school friends in 2002, now owned by Chegg | vs Math AI |
 Smartschool | 4.0+0.3 | Free | Yes | Maths tutor that reads handwritten working and guides students with questions, not answers. | vs Math AI |
 MathGPT | 3.8+0.1 | Free | Yes | Math-first homework helper that also runs PhysicsGPT, ChemGPT and AccountingGPT off the same input box. | vs Math AI |
 Course Hero | 4.0+0.3 | $9/mo | Yes | A study-document marketplace since 2006, now with AI tutoring added | vs Math AI |
| Gauth | 4.3+0.6 | $6/mo | Yes | ByteDance's camera-based homework solver, popular internationally | vs Math AI |
| Photomath | 4.6+0.9 | $6/mo | Yes | The original camera math solver, now fully owned by Google | vs Math AI |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Math AI.
AI Math Solver
3.6Free
vs Math AI−0.1
Free, no-signup step-by-step math solving, plus a separate AI Math Recognizer for photographed problems.
- Step-by-step math problem solving from text or photo
- Companion AI Math Recognizer tool
- No sign-up required
Explicitly framed around step-by-step method, not just final answers
Value depends on a student actually engaging with the shown steps
Wolfram|Alpha
4.7$9.99/mo
vs Math AI+1.0
A computational knowledge engine that gives expert-level, worked answers instead of search links.
- Computes worked answers directly rather than returning search links
- Step-by-step solution walkthroughs for math problems on the Pro tier
- Covers mathematics, physics, chemistry, statistics, unit conversion, and general knowledge queries
Answers are computed and sourced, not generated text, which matters for anything requiring precision
Step-by-step solutions, the most requested feature for students, require the paid Pro tier
Mathway
4.4$9/mo
vs Math AI+0.7
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
Smartschool
4.0Free
vs Math AI+0.3
Maths tutor that reads handwritten working and guides students with questions, not answers.
- Handwritten work submitted and assessed
- Guided questioning instead of answer-giving
- Content aligned to state standards
Reads the working, where the errors that matter actually live
District pricing is by demo with no figures published
MathGPT
3.8Free
vs Math AI+0.1
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
Course Hero
4.0$9/mo
vs Math AI+0.3
A study-document marketplace since 2006, now with AI tutoring added.
- Large library of course-specific study documents and notes
- AI-powered tutoring and step-by-step explanations
- Content shared and uploaded by students across many schools
Extensive library of real, course-specific study materials
Full document access requires a paid subscription
Gauth
4.3$6/mo
vs Math AI+0.6
ByteDance's camera-based homework solver, popular internationally.
- Camera-based homework problem solving
- Covers a broad range of subjects beyond math specifically
- Built by ByteDance's GauthTech
Broader subject coverage than math-only camera-solving competitors
Data handling practices warrant independent research given its ownership
Photomath
4.6$6/mo
vs Math AI+0.9
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
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Math AI free?
Math AI has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to Math AI?
Wolfram|Alpha is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.7 out of 5). Other free options: Photomath, Mathway, Gauth.
What is the cheapest alternative to Math AI?
Among paid plans, Gauth has the lowest starting price (from $6/mo). If you need it free, start with Wolfram|Alpha.
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.