Brilliant vs Waggle Math

Brilliant9.2Visit Waggle Math8.9Visit

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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Waggle Math #4 in Math Learning Apps 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit HMH

• Brilliant fits best

  Interactive self-paced problem solving

• Waggle Math fits best

  Schools needing AI-guided adaptive math practice

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Side by side

Feature	Brilliant 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Waggle Math 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Math Learning Apps	#4 in Math Learning Apps
Best for	Interactive self-paced problem solving	Schools needing AI-guided adaptive math practice
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Support	Email, Docs	Tickets
Integrations	3 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Brilliant 0/5 · Waggle Math 3/5
Adaptive learning	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Guided lessons	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Gamified practice	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Parent reporting	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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.	Adaptive AI routes practice toward individual skill proficiency Real-time reporting tracks mastery and student growth Spanish-supported lessons and selected math-program integrations
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.	Pricing requires contact with sales Support is listed through ticket submissions Integrations focus on selected HMH programs and NWEA MAP Growth
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 →	Waggle Math is HMH’s digital math learning solution for kindergarten through eighth grade. It is designed for schools and districts serving students across different proficiency levels, including multilingual learners who need… 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.

• Waggle Math — where it wins

  • Adaptive AI routes practice toward individual skill proficiency
  • Real-time reporting tracks mastery and student growth
  • Spanish-supported lessons and selected math-program integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Support is listed through ticket submissions
  • Integrations focus on selected HMH programs and NWEA MAP Growth

• Brilliant9.2/10 · Free plan

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

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• Waggle Math8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A strong fit for schools seeking adaptive, AI-guided math practice with teacher reporting.

  Visit HMHFull verdict →