Alternatives to Symbolab
An online math solver that works through algebra, trigonometry and calculus problems step by step. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
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Symbolab
An online math solver that works through algebra, trigonometry and calculus problems step by step.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Symbolab.
Mathway
A math problem solver that shows step-by-step solutions for typed or photographed problems.
Mathway also shows step-by-step solutions and can solve from a photo, covering statistics, chemistry and physics too, on Android and web.
Photomath
A mobile app that scans math problems with the camera and explains the solution step by step.
Photomath scans problems with a phone camera and explains steps in its free tier, but it is mobile only with no web version.
Wolfram|Alpha
A computational knowledge engine that answers math, science and everyday questions typed in plain language.
Wolfram|Alpha is a web engine that accepts plain-language questions and gives step-by-step math, plus answers on a wide range of science and everyday topics.
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.
Khan Academy
A free nonprofit learning platform with interactive lessons, videos and practice exercises across many subjects.
SageMath
A free open-source mathematics system built on NumPy, SciPy, Maxima, GAP and many other packages.
