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Photomath / Mathway vs StudySpaces
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 $100/mo)
- you work on iOS, Android
- you're in its core audience: middle and high school students, college students
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Choose StudySpaces if…
- you need an API to build on
- you work on Web
- you're in its core audience: tutoring businesses, test-prep companies
Side by side
Feature Photomath / Mathway StudySpaces
Pricing modelFreemiumPaid
Starting price$5.83/mo$100/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Trains AI on your contentYes—
Data retentionStored only as long as legitimate need exists; deletion on request—
Step-by-step solutions—
White-label branding—
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWeb, API
CategoryLearning & TutoringTools for Teachers
CompanyPhotomath LLCBetter Search Corporation
Based inUnited StatesUnited States
Founded——
Part ofGoogle—
Key features
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- 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
S StudySpaces
- White-label student portal with your own domain, logo and emails
- SAT, PSAT, SSAT and ISEE content included at no extra cost
- AI question and flashcard builder from PDFs
- Timed mock exams with auto-grading and feedback
- Progress by topic, plus pacing and timing analysis
- Automatic parent reports
- Live whiteboard tutoring sessions
- REST API and MCP integration for Claude
Plans and prices
From each vendor's site. Prices change — confirm before buying.
Photomath / Mathway
Basic$0
Monthly$9.99
Annually$69.99
StudySpaces
Up to 100 students$100/mo
100+ studentsCustom
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
StudySpaces
- Billed only for students who log in during the month
- Unlimited team members at no extra cost
- Every plan includes white-label branding and all features
- No per-test credits for the included exam packs
- Official ACT materials are a paid add-on
- No free plan or free trial listed
- Programs with 100+ students need a custom quote
- Built only for tutoring businesses, not individual students
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