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COnline courses, certificates and degrees from universities and companies
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Knowt vs Photomath / Mathway
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Knowt if…
- you work on Web, Chrome
- you're in its core audience: high school students, college students
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Choose Photomath / Mathway if…
- you want the lower entry price ($5.83/mo vs $12.99/mo)
- you're in its core audience: middle and high school students, college students
Side by side
Feature Knowt Photomath / Mathway
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starting price$12.99/mo$5.83/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Trains AI on your content—Yes
Data retention—Stored only as long as legitimate need exists; deletion on request
AI conversation practice—
Study material from uploads—
Spaced repetition—
Mock exams—
Step-by-step solutions—
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, ChromeiOS, Android
CategoryLearning & TutoringLearning & Tutoring
CompanyKnowt Inc.Photomath LLC
Based inUnited StatesUnited States
Founded——
Part of—Google
Key features
K Knowt
- Lecture recording summarizer that creates notes and flashcards
- PDF, PowerPoint, image and video summarizers
- One-click import from Quizlet, Kahoot and Wayground
- Free learn mode, matching game and spaced repetition
- Voice tutor and podcast generation from notes
- Exam predictor and custom study plans
- AP, SAT and ACT mock exams and practice rooms
- Upload up to 30 files at once
P Photomath / Mathway
- Scan math problems with the phone camera
- Solves word problems
- Smart calculator for typed input
- Step-by-step solution explanations
- Multiple solution methods for many problems
- Custom visual aids
- Extra "how" and "why" tips
- Covers arithmetic through calculus and statistics
Plans and prices
From each vendor's site. Prices change — confirm before buying.
Knowt
BasicFree
Ultra - Annual$12.99/mo billed yearly ($149.99)
Ultra - Monthly$24.99/mo
Photomath / Mathway
Basic$0
Monthly$9.99
Annually$69.99
Strengths and limitations
Knowt
- Free plan includes unlimited flashcard creation and storage
- Learn mode and spaced repetition are free
- Quizlet sets can be imported in two clicks
- Available on web, iOS, Android and Chrome
- AI summarizers, voice tutor and full test prep require Ultra
- Monthly Ultra costs $24.99, nearly double the annual rate
- Refunds only within 24 hours, and none for iOS/Android purchases
Photomath / Mathway
- Free Basic tier available
- Covers elementary math through college calculus
- Trials offered on both paid plans
- Annual plan works out cheaper than monthly
- Only listed for iOS and Android, with no web or desktop app mentioned
- No API listed
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