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Head-to-head · Math Learning Apps

Brilliant vs Prodigy Math

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Brilliant #2 in Math Learning Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Brilliant
Prodigy Math #7 in Math Learning Apps 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Prodigy

Brilliant leads on 0 checks, Prodigy Math on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBrilliant · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresProdigy Math · 3 of 5

Brilliant scores higher on our rubric for math learning apps: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Brilliant is the better fit for interactive self-paced problem solving. Prodigy Math is the better fit for gamified home and school practice.

  • Brilliant fits best

    Interactive self-paced problem solving

  • Prodigy Math fits best

    Gamified home and school practice

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Side by side

Feature Brilliant 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Prodigy Math 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.5
Ranking #2 in Math Learning Apps #7 in Math Learning Apps
Best for Interactive self-paced problem solving Gamified home and school practice
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $58.95/user/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Docs
Compliance GDPR GDPR
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Brilliant 0/5 · Prodigy Math 3/5
Adaptive learning Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Guided lessons Not checked yet Not checked yet
Gamified practice Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Parent reporting Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Offline access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet web, iOS, Android
Learner level Not checked yet Elementary
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.
  • Adaptive, curriculum-aligned practice covers grades 1–8.
  • Quests, battles, pets and rewards make practice game-based.
  • Teacher reports, parent tools and offline play support follow-up.
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.
  • Science and English access require the Plus or Ultra plans.
  • Game-based activities may not suit learners who prefer direct lessons.
  • The core learning focus is math rather than broad subject coverage.
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,…

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Prodigy Math is a curriculum-aligned online math game for students in grades 1–8. Learners answer adaptive questions while exploring a fantasy world, completing quests, battling characters and collecting virtual pets. The format is…

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  1. BrilliantMath Learning Apps 9.2Free plan
  2. Prodigy MathMath Learning Apps 8.5Free plan

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.

  • Prodigy Math — where it wins

    • Adaptive, curriculum-aligned practice covers grades 1–8.
    • Quests, battles, pets and rewards make practice game-based.
    • Teacher reports, parent tools and offline play support follow-up.

    Where it doesn't

    • Science and English access require the Plus or Ultra plans.
    • Game-based activities may not suit learners who prefer direct lessons.
    • The core learning focus is math rather than broad subject coverage.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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