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Photomath vs Brainly: catalog facts
Photomath	Brainly
Freemium Basic tier is free; a paid plan billed annually adds extra help.	Paid Paid service with a 30-day money-back guarantee; human tutoring is an optional add-on.
Android, iOS	Web
Camera scanning of printed problems, including word problems Step-by-step explanations in the free tier	Guides students step by step through their own homework Turns mistakes into test practice
Mobile only, with no desktop version Some explanations and tips require the paid plan	Paid service Aimed mainly at secondary school students and their parents
Downloadable app	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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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