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Desmos vs Symbolab: catalog facts
Desmos	Symbolab
Free The calculators are free to use.	Freemium Free to use with a paid Pro upgrade.
Web	Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
Graphing, scientific, geometry and 3D calculators in one place Runs in the browser with nothing to install	Step-by-step solutions across algebra and calculus Graphing calculators and practice problems
Web-based, so it needs a browser and connection Not open source	Some features require a Pro subscription Needs an internet connection for the web solver
Web application	Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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