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About Desmos
Desmos Studio builds free math tools that run in the browser. They include a graphing calculator for plotting functions and data, a scientific calculator, a geometry tool, a 3D calculator and a notebook.
The graphing calculator is widely used in classrooms to explore how equations behave as you change them. The site also shows examples for inspiration, and Desmos works with partners who embed its tools in their own products.
Strengths
- Graphing, scientific, geometry and 3D calculators in one place
- Runs in the browser with nothing to install
- Free for students and teachers
Limitations
- Web-based, so it needs a browser and connection
- Not open source
Details
- Pricing
- FreeThe calculators are free to use.
- License
- Proprietary
- Developer
- Desmos Studio
- Platforms
- Web
- How it runs
- Web application
- Account
- Not required
- Best suited for
- Students and teachers who want a quick, free graphing calculator in the browser
- Categories
- Learning tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
Alternatives to Desmos
Compare allSoftware that can replace Desmos for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.
GeoGebra
Free interactive math tools for graphing, geometry, 3D, algebra and calculus, used in browsers and apps.
GeoGebra is also free and browser-based, adding Android and iOS apps, dynamic geometry constructions and a large classroom resource library, though its many apps can confuse.
Wolfram|Alpha
A computational knowledge engine that answers math, science and everyday questions typed in plain language.
Wolfram|Alpha answers plain-language math and science questions with step-by-step solutions, but some features are paid and it is less of an interactive graphing tool.
Symbolab
An online math solver that works through algebra, trigonometry and calculus problems step by step.
Symbolab adds step-by-step solutions alongside graphing calculators, available on web, mobile and as a Chrome extension, with some features behind a Pro subscription.
SageMath
A free open-source mathematics system built on NumPy, SciPy, Maxima, GAP and many other packages.
SageMath is free, open-source GPL software for Windows, macOS and Linux offering full computer algebra through a Python-based language, with a large install and learning curve.
Kig
A KDE interactive geometry program for building and exploring geometric constructions with the mouse.
Kig is a free, open-source KDE desktop geometry program for macOS and Linux with live constructions and Python scripting, but it lacks function graphing and 3D calculators.
Desmos as an alternative
Listings that name Desmos as an alternative.
PhET Interactive Simulations
Free interactive physics, chemistry and math simulations usable directly in the browser.
Desmos gives free graphing, geometry and 3D calculators in the browser, focused on math exploration rather than physics and chemistry simulations.
Photomath
A mobile app that scans math problems with the camera and explains the solution step by step.
Desmos is a free browser-based set of graphing, scientific and geometry calculators, but it does not scan problems or give step-by-step explanations.
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Veusz
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