ALEKS vs ST Math

ALEKS8.8Visit ST Math7.3Visit

Higher score ALEKS #5 in Math Learning Apps 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit ALEKS

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ST Math #19 in Math Learning Apps 7.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit ST Math

• ALEKS fits best

  Deep adaptive mastery tracking

• ST Math fits best

  Visual conceptual math instruction

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Side by side

Feature	ALEKS 8.8/10 Visit ↗	ST Math 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.3
Ranking	#5 in Math Learning Apps	#19 in Math Learning Apps
Best for	Deep adaptive mastery tracking	Visual conceptual math instruction
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$19.95/unit/mo	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS
Features ALEKS 4/5 · ST Math 4/5
Adaptive learning	✓	✓
Guided lessons	✓	✓
Gamified practice	✓	✓
Parent reporting	✓	✓
Offline access	—	—
Specs
Supported platforms	web, Windows, macOS, iPad/iOS, Android tablets	web, windows, macos, ios
Learner level	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Initial assessment identifies knowledge gaps and learning readiness Adaptive paths, targeted instruction, and mastery checks Detailed educator and parent progress reporting	Visual puzzles introduce concepts before symbols and language Mastery progression supports increasingly challenging problem solving Educator dashboards include insights, reporting, and intervention tools
Cons	No free plan; subscriptions start at $19.95 per month Student access is limited to one course at a time No offline access is listed	Designed as a supplemental program alongside core math curricula Offline access is not available School pricing requires contacting sales
Our verdict	ALEKS is an online learning and assessment system for mathematics, chemistry, statistics, and accounting. It is designed for K–12 schools, higher education, educators, parents, homeschoolers, tutors, and individual learners. Its… Read the review →	ST Math is a PreK–8 supplemental math program from nonprofit MIND Education. It is designed for schools and districts using it alongside core mathematics curricula, as well as homeschool families seeking visual instruction from PreK… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ALEKS — where it wins

  • Initial assessment identifies knowledge gaps and learning readiness
  • Adaptive paths, targeted instruction, and mastery checks
  • Detailed educator and parent progress reporting

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; subscriptions start at $19.95 per month
  • Student access is limited to one course at a time
  • No offline access is listed

• ST Math — where it wins

  • Visual puzzles introduce concepts before symbols and language
  • Mastery progression supports increasingly challenging problem solving
  • Educator dashboards include insights, reporting, and intervention tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Designed as a supplemental program alongside core math curricula
  • Offline access is not available
  • School pricing requires contacting sales

• ALEKS8.8/10 · Paid

  A strong fit for learners who need targeted practice and detailed progress visibility.

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• ST Math7.3/10 · Free plan

  A visual, mastery-based supplement for building conceptual math understanding.

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