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GauthMost similar to Tutorly in what it does, its category and its price.
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BrainlyHas a free plan, rated 4.0 out of 5.
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Apex Vision AIFrom $7.99/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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Caktus AIRated 3.7 out of 5 in our review, against 3.2 for Tutorly.
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At a glance
Green means better than Tutorly, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TutorlyBaseline | 3.2 | 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. | |
| Gauth | 4.3+1.1 | $6/mo | Yes | ByteDance's camera-based homework solver, popular internationally | vs Tutorly |
 QuestionAI | 3.6+0.4 | Free | Yes | Tutor Mode, Quick Answer or Explain - pick the response style, then ask anything from a math problem to "what causes earthquakes." | vs Tutorly |
 Mathly | 3.0−0.2 | 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 Tutorly |
| Apex Vision AI | 3.8+0.6 | $7.99/mo | Yes | AI study assistant for homework help, flashcards and practice exams that works inside Canvas and Blackboard | vs Tutorly |
| Caktus AI | 3.7+0.5 | $19.99/mo | No | A subscription study platform that pairs an essay writer with citations against a math solver, code generator, and AI humanizer for students. | vs Tutorly |
 Vertech Academy | 3.6+0.4 | $29/mo | No | Study platform built around prompts that quiz you rather than answer you. | vs Tutorly |
| Brainly | 4.0+0.8 | Free | Yes | A student Q&A community since 2009, now with AI layered in | vs Tutorly |
 DeAP Learning | 3.2Same | Free | Yes | Study for AP exams with AI tutors styled after Heimler's History, Jacob Clifford, and Flipping Physics - get instant grading on FRQs, DBQs, and LEQs, free. | vs Tutorly |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Tutorly.
Gauth
4.3$6/mo
vs Tutorly+1.1
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
QuestionAI
3.6Free
vs Tutorly+0.4
Tutor Mode, Quick Answer or Explain - pick the response style, then ask anything from a math problem to "what causes earthquakes.".
- Three response modes: Tutor Mode, Quick Answer, Explain
- AI tutor video generation for visual explanations
- Essay grading tool and free EZ Grader
Tutor Mode defaults toward explanation, not just instant answers
Value depends on a student actually choosing Tutor Mode over Quick Answer
Mathly
3.0Not listed
vs Tutorly−0.2
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
Apex Vision AI
3.8$7.99/mo
vs Tutorly+0.6
AI study assistant for homework help, flashcards and practice exams that works inside Canvas and Blackboard.
- Step-by-step homework help rather than answers alone
- Flashcard maker, study-guide generator and practice-exam generator
- Works alongside Canvas, Blackboard and other learning platforms
Free tier refills rather than expiring, so casual use stays viable
Homework assistance sits in contested territory for academic integrity
Caktus AI
3.7$19.99/mo
vs Tutorly+0.5
A subscription study platform that pairs an essay writer with citations against a math solver, code generator, and AI humanizer for students.
- Essay writer that generates outlines with citations from source links
- Step-by-step math solver, not only final answers
- Code generator across multiple programming languages
Bundles 25+ study tools under one subscription instead of separate point tools
No lasting free tier, only a single free essay before the paywall
Vertech Academy
3.6$29/mo
vs Tutorly+0.4
Study platform built around prompts that quiz you rather than answer you.
- ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and DeepSeek in one workspace
- Prompts designed to quiz rather than answer
- Subject-specific tutors and a personal prompt library
Targets the illusion of competence, the real failure in studying
A wrapper around models students can access directly
Brainly
4.0Free
vs Tutorly+0.8
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
DeAP Learning
3.2Free
vs TutorlySame
Study for AP exams with AI tutors styled after Heimler's History, Jacob Clifford, and Flipping Physics - get instant grading on FRQs, DBQs, and LEQs, free.
- AI tutors styled after well-known AP educators
- Instant FRQ/SAQ/DBQ/LEQ feedback and grading
- Coverage across History, Social Sciences, English, Science, Math
Familiar, recognizable teaching styles lower the intimidation barrier for exam prep
AI-styled tutoring is inspired by, not endorsed by, the named real educators
FAQ
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Is Tutorly free?
Tutorly has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to Tutorly?
Gauth is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5). Other free options: Brainly, Apex Vision AI, QuestionAI.
What is the cheapest alternative to Tutorly?
Among paid plans, Gauth has the lowest starting price (from $6/mo). If you need it free, start with Gauth.
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.