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Mathway vs Brainly: catalog facts
Mathway	Brainly
Freemium Free step-by-step solutions and calculators, with a paid upgrade.	Paid Paid service with a 30-day money-back guarantee; human tutoring is an optional add-on.
Android, Web	Web
Covers algebra through calculus, statistics, chemistry and physics Solves problems from a photo of handwritten or printed work	Guides students step by step through their own homework Turns mistakes into test practice
Some features sit behind a paid upgrade Easy to use to copy answers instead of learning the method	Paid service Aimed mainly at secondary school students and their parents
Downloadable app, Web application	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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