Photomath AlternativesCalculators and other similar apps like Photomath

Photomath is described as 'Simply point your camera toward a math problem and Photomath will magically show the result with a detailed step-by-step instructions' and is a Calculator in the education & reference category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Photomath for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, iPhone, Android, iPad and Windows apps. The best Photomath alternative is Mathpix Snip, which is free. Other great apps like Photomath are fxSolver, MathPad, Pix2text and Nougat.

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  1. Mathpix Snip icon
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    Extract LaTeX from PDFs or handwritten notes in seconds just by taking a screenshot.

    28 Mathpix Snip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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  2. fxSolver icon
     60 likes

    Online math solver, equation editor and database, graphing calculator and science/engineering problem helper.

    159 fxSolver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. MathPad icon
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    Complete AI math toolkit and workspace: math photo solver with CAS-verified answers, AI tutor, 100+ CAS tools, problem set generator, quiz creator, LaTeX editor, Digital Ink, Discord bot, Google Workspace & Office add-ons & more. Free tier available.

    48 MathPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Pix2text icon
     2 likes

    Open-source Python3 tool using lightweight models for recognizing layouts, tables, math (LaTeX), and multilingual text in images, converting them into Markdown. Supports 80+ languages, runs offline, extracts structured data for documentation, study, or research purposes.

    12 Pix2text alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Nougat icon
     2 likes

    Processes academic PDFs into structured, machine-readable content by extracting LaTeX math equations, tables, and text using a Visual Transformer model; open-source code and models enable enhanced access and research in scientific document recognition.

    12 Nougat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Mathway icon
     13 likes

    Mathway provides students with the tools they need to solve their math problems. With tens of millions of problems already solved, Mathway is the #1 online problem solving resource available for students, parents, and teachers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  7. Free online apps bundle from GeoGebra: get graphing, geometry, algebra, 3D, statistics, probability, all in one tool!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  8. Mindko icon
     1 like

    College Tools offers instant solutions on questions for various platforms like Blackboard and Moodle using AI. Handles images, graphs, ensures privacy, and supports multiple languages. With features like Auto-Select, Camouflage Modes, and more, it's universally compatible.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • iPhone
     
  9. MathSolver (mathsolver.top), a 100% FREE AI math solver offering personalized tutoring. Helper Mode provides step-by-step solutions; Learner Mode gives hints accompanied with knowledge points, to guide users to solve problems by themselves.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Instaknow icon
     1 like

    Instaknow is an AI-powered study companion designed to help students stay focused, study consistently, and better understand difficult topics.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  11. Cymath icon
     12 likes

    Free Step-By-Step Solutions to algebra problems.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  12. Socratic Owl icon
     2 likes

    Socratic Owl is an AI-powered homework helper that delivers instant, step-by-step answers to any question. Simply snap a photo or type your problem to get clear explanations across math, science, and more—24/7.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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