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Photomath / Mathway vs Praktika
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Photomath / Mathway if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you want the lower entry price ($5.83/mo vs $8/mo)
- you're in its core audience: middle and high school students, college students
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Choose Praktika if…
- you work on Web
- you're in its core audience: language learners, english learners
Side by side
Feature Photomath / Mathway Praktika
Pricing modelFreemiumPaid
Starting price$5.83/mo$8/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Trains AI on your contentYes—
Data retentionStored only as long as legitimate need exists; deletion on requestKept only as long as necessary for stated purposes and legal obligations
Step-by-step solutions—
PlatformsiOS, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
CategoryLearning & TutoringLanguage Learning
CompanyPhotomath LLCPraktika.ai
Based inUnited States—
Founded——
Part ofGoogle—
Key features
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
P Praktika
- AI tutors that speak your native language
- Personalized study plan based on goals and pace
- Instant pronunciation, grammar and word-choice corrections
- Free conversation on any topic
- Grammar, vocabulary, listening and reading exercises
- Adjustable tutor strictness: Soft, Balanced, Strict
Plans and prices
From each vendor's site. Prices change — confirm before buying.
Photomath / Mathway
Basic$0
Monthly$9.99
Annually$69.99
Praktika
Subscription~$8/mo
Strengths and limitations
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
Praktika
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android
- Adjustable feedback strictness
- Tutors can explain in your native language
- Priced at about $8 a month
- The site does not give a full list of supported languages
- The site gives no detailed plan breakdown
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