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GeoGebra vs Desmos: catalog facts
GeoGebraDesmos

Best for: Students and teachers exploring graphs, geometry and algebra interactively

Best for: Students and teachers who want a quick, free graphing calculator in the browser

Free

The math tools are free to use.

Free

The calculators are free to use.

Android, iOS, Web Web
  • Graphing, geometry, 3D and scientific calculators in one family
  • Dynamic geometry constructions you can drag and explore
All 4 strengths for GeoGebra
  • Graphing, geometry, 3D and scientific calculators in one family
  • Dynamic geometry constructions you can drag and explore
  • Large library of classroom resources
  • Runs in the browser with no install
  • Graphing, scientific, geometry and 3D calculators in one place
  • Runs in the browser with nothing to install
All 3 strengths for Desmos
  • Graphing, scientific, geometry and 3D calculators in one place
  • Runs in the browser with nothing to install
  • Free for students and teachers
  • Many separate apps and features can be confusing at first
  • Not open source
  • Web-based, so it needs a browser and connection
  • Not open source
Downloadable app, Web application Web application
Not open source Not open 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
Sources for GeoGebra

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for Desmos

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.