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Best math solvers
Solve equations and see the steps. Facts come from each tool's own pages, and every score says where it comes from. How we rank
- Tools
- 8
- Researched
- 6
- Free option
- 3
- Only listed
- 2
Ranked by signals we can measure or quote: website health, the facts each tool's own pages state, and community discussion. Nothing here has been hands-on tested yet, so this is not a quality test. How the signals rank works
Quick answer
- No signup needed: Mathway
Based on what each tool's own pages say. A tool is left out when its pages say it varies or do not say. Details are listed under each tool.
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Details and sources
- Free tier
- Not stated.
- Paid plan
- Users can choose a subscription for Chegg Study. The page says: “Choose your subscription.”
- Signup
- An account is required to explore tools. The page says: “Create an account & explore our free tools.”
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-04. Sources: Home. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Not stated.
- Paid plan
- Not stated.
- Signup
- MathPapa asks visitors who sign up for an account to provide a username, date of birth, and email address. The page says: “For example, we ask visitors who sign up for an account at MathPapa to provide a username, date of birth, and email address.”
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- MathPapa collects information including text inputs and stores information in their database. The page says: “The information inside the log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider (ISP), anonymous identifiers, date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, text inputs, and clicks to analyze trends, administer the Service.”
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Privacy. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Details and sources
- Free tier
- The Basic plan is free and includes step-by-step explanations, custom visual aids, and extra how and why tips. The page says: “Basic. $0 USD. Step-by-step explanations. . Custom visual aids . . Extra “how” and “why” tips.”
- Paid plan
- Photomath offers a monthly plan for $9.99 USD and an annual plan for $69.99 USD. The page says: “Best Value. . Billed. Annually. $69.99 USD. Step-by-step explanations. . Custom visual aids. . Extra “how” and “why” tips. . . Start trial. . . . Billed. Monthly. $9.99 USD. Step-by-step explanations. . Custom visual aids. . Extra “how” and “why” tips.”
- Signup
- Not stated.
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Information might be stored on device storage and sent to the Service servers. The page says: “Such information might be stored on device storage and sent to the Service servers when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network.”
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Home, Privacy. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Not stated.
- Paid plan
- Not stated.
- Signup
- Users must sign in to use Brilliant. The page says: “Brilliant | Your Personal Tutor for Math and Coding Sign in . . . . Your personal tutor for math and coding.”
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Home. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Mathway is free to use and provides step-by-step solutions to math problems. The page says: “Is Mathway free to use? Yes, Mathway is free to use. You can get step-by-step solutions to math problems without signing up.”
- Paid plan
- An optional subscription is available that unlocks the full work shown for every step. The page says: “An optional subscription unlocks the full work shown for every step.”
- Signup
- Signing up is not required to get step-by-step solutions. The page says: “You can get step-by-step solutions to math problems without signing up.”
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Home. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Khan Academy is free for learners and teachers. The page says: “It’s all free for learners and teachers.”
- Paid plan
- Not stated.
- Signup
- Users can start learning by signing up for an account. The page says: “Start learning today by signing up!.”
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Home. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Answers come from each tool's own pages (“Unclear” means they do not say). Tick “Compare” on two to four tools to read them side by side.
Also listed (2, not yet tested)
Each of these answered when we visited its site. We have not tested them or recorded facts, so they are in alphabetical order, not ranked.
- CymathOpen
Cymath is listed for: math solver.
- Microsoft Math SolverOpen
Microsoft Math Solver is listed for: math solver.
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