Brilliant vs ALEKS

Brilliant9.2Visit ALEKS8.8Visit

Higher score Brilliant #2 in Math Learning Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Brilliant

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

• Brilliant fits best

  Interactive self-paced problem solving

• ALEKS fits best

  Deep adaptive mastery tracking

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Side by side

Feature	Brilliant 9.2/10 Visit ↗	ALEKS 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#2 in Math Learning Apps	#5 in Math Learning Apps
Best for	Interactive self-paced problem solving	Deep adaptive mastery tracking
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$19.95/unit/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Features Brilliant 0/5 · ALEKS 4/5
Adaptive learning	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Guided lessons	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Gamified practice	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Parent reporting	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Offline access	Not checked yet	—
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	web, Windows, macOS, iPad/iOS, Android tablets
Learner level	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Interactive lessons use visual models and immediate feedback. Koji AI tutor provides step-by-step guidance. Progress syncs across web, iOS, and Android devices.	Initial assessment identifies knowledge gaps and learning readiness Adaptive paths, targeted instruction, and mastery checks Detailed educator and parent progress reporting
Cons	The Free plan limits learners to two lessons or practice sets daily. Offline learning is not available. Full course access requires a Premium subscription.	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
Our verdict	Brilliant is an interactive learning platform for students, adults, homeschool families, educators, and lifelong learners. Its main focus is math and coding, with additional courses in computer science, data science, science, technology,… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Brilliant — where it wins

  • Interactive lessons use visual models and immediate feedback.
  • Koji AI tutor provides step-by-step guidance.
  • Progress syncs across web, iOS, and Android devices.

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan limits learners to two lessons or practice sets daily.
  • Offline learning is not available.
  • Full course access requires a Premium subscription.

• 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

• Brilliant9.2/10 · Free plan

  A visual, self-paced way to build math and STEM problem-solving skills.

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• ALEKS8.8/10 · Paid

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

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