Alternatives to Mathway
A math problem solver that shows step-by-step solutions for typed or photographed problems. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
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Mathway
A math problem solver that shows step-by-step solutions for typed or photographed problems.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Mathway.
Photomath
A mobile app that scans math problems with the camera and explains the solution step by step.
Photomath scans problems with the phone camera and gives step-by-step explanations free, sometimes showing several methods, but it has no desktop or web version.
Symbolab
An online math solver that works through algebra, trigonometry and calculus problems step by step.
Symbolab solves algebra, trigonometry and calculus step by step on web, Android, iOS and as a Chrome extension, with some features needing Pro.
Wolfram|Alpha
A computational knowledge engine that answers math, science and everyday questions typed in plain language.
Wolfram|Alpha accepts plain-language questions and math notation, gives step-by-step solutions and covers broader science topics from curated data, with some features paid.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Desmos
Free online graphing, scientific, geometry and 3D calculators, plus a math notebook.
GeoGebra
Free interactive math tools for graphing, geometry, 3D, algebra and calculus, used in browsers and apps.
Khanmigo
An AI tutor and teaching assistant from Khan Academy for learners, parents and teachers.
SageMath
A free open-source mathematics system built on NumPy, SciPy, Maxima, GAP and many other packages.
