Brilliant vs Mathigon

Brilliant9.2Visit Mathigon8.6Visit

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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Mathigon #6 in Math Learning Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Mathigon

• Brilliant fits best

  Interactive self-paced problem solving

• Mathigon fits best

  Free, broad learning across devices

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Side by side

Feature	Brilliant 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Mathigon 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Math Learning Apps	#6 in Math Learning Apps
Best for	Interactive self-paced problem solving	Free, broad learning across devices
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Brilliant 0/5 · Mathigon 5/5
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	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	web, iOS, Android
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.	Free access for students, teachers, and parents Personalised learning with tutor hints and encouragement Web, iOS, and Android support with offline mobile use
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.	Content focuses on middle-school and high-school mathematics Offline access is limited to native mobile apps Integration support includes Wolfram|Alpha
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 →	Mathigon is a free mathematics-learning platform for students, teachers, and parents. Its library covers middle-school and high-school mathematics through interactive textbook courses, visual manipulatives, simulations, games, puzzles, and… 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.

• Mathigon — where it wins

  • Free access for students, teachers, and parents
  • Personalised learning with tutor hints and encouragement
  • Web, iOS, and Android support with offline mobile use

  Where it doesn't

  • Content focuses on middle-school and high-school mathematics
  • Offline access is limited to native mobile apps
  • Integration support includes Wolfram|Alpha

• Brilliant9.2/10 · Free plan

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

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• Mathigon8.6/10 · Free plan

  A broad, free math platform with adaptive learning, tutoring, and teacher tools.

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