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Mathway vs Symbolab: catalog facts
Mathway	Symbolab
Freemium Free step-by-step solutions and calculators, with a paid upgrade.	Freemium Free to use with a paid Pro upgrade.
Android, Web	Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
Covers algebra through calculus, statistics, chemistry and physics Solves problems from a photo of handwritten or printed work	Step-by-step solutions across algebra and calculus Graphing calculators and practice problems
Some features sit behind a paid upgrade Easy to use to copy answers instead of learning the method	Some features require a Pro subscription Needs an internet connection for the web solver
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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