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Symbolab

A step-by-step maths solver for algebra, calculus and more.

Visit Symbolab4.5

  • Rating

    4.5 / 5

  • Pricing

    Freemium

  • Difficulty

    Beginner

  • Works on

    Web, iOS, Android

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What is Symbolab?

Symbolab solves equations, integrals, derivatives, limits and word problems, and includes graphing, geometry and dozens of calculators. The free version gives answers and some steps, while Symbolab Pro unlocks full step-by-step solutions, practice and worksheets without limits.

Pros: what Symbolab does well

  • Handles a wide range of maths
  • Graphing built in
  • Useful for checking work

Cons: where it falls short

  • Full steps need Pro
  • Easy to lean on instead of learning

Who Symbolab is for

Students who want to check answers and understand the method.

Who can skip it

People who rarely need maths beyond a basic calculator.

Symbolab alternatives

Not sold on Symbolab? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.

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Mathway

Focus: calculator and homework help. Shares math solver and algebra with Symbolab. Rated 4.3 (Symbolab: 4.5).

Web AppFree planWeb, iOS
4.3Visit

Paul's Online Notes

Focus: maths and study notes. Shares calculus and algebra with Symbolab. A course, not a web app. Free (Symbolab: Freemium). Rated 4.8 (Symbolab: 4.5).

CourseFreeWeb
4.8Visit

BetterExplained

Focus: maths, intuition and explainers. Shares calculus with Symbolab. A website, not a web app. Free (Symbolab: Freemium). Rated 4.6 (Symbolab: 4.5).

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.6Visit

LibreTexts

Focus: open textbooks, oer and college. Shares homework with Symbolab. A website, not a web app. Free (Symbolab: Freemium). Same 4.5 rating.

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.5Visit

Compiler Explorer

Focus: compiler, assembly and c++. Also in Learning, like Symbolab. Free (Symbolab: Freemium). Rated 4.8 (Symbolab: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.8Visit

Desmos

Focus: graphing calculator, maths and education. Also in Learning, like Symbolab. Free (Symbolab: Freemium). Rated 4.8 (Symbolab: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb, iOS
4.8Visit

Free alternatives to Symbolab

Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.

Flexbox Froggy

Focus: css, flexbox and coding game. Also in Learning, like Symbolab. Free (Symbolab: Freemium). Rated 4.8 (Symbolab: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.8Visit

regex101

Focus: regex, developer tools and debugging. Also in Learning, like Symbolab. Free (Symbolab: Freemium). Rated 4.8 (Symbolab: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.8Visit

Scratch

Focus: coding for kids, games and animation. Also in Learning, like Symbolab. Free (Symbolab: Freemium). Adds Windows and macOS. Rated 4.8 (Symbolab: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb, Windows
4.8Visit

Audiobookshelf

Focus: audiobooks, podcasts and self-hosted. Also in Learning, like Symbolab. Free (Symbolab: Freemium). Rated 4.7 (Symbolab: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb, iOS
4.7Visit

DevDocs

Focus: documentation, api reference and developer tools. Also in Learning, like Symbolab. Free (Symbolab: Freemium). Adds Offline. Rated 4.7 (Symbolab: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb, Offline
4.7Visit

explainshell

Focus: command line, linux and shell. Also in Learning, like Symbolab. Free (Symbolab: Freemium). Rated 4.7 (Symbolab: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.7Visit
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