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Head-to-head · Geometry Learning Software

Cabri vs The Geometer's Sketchpad

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Cabri #4 in Geometry Learning Software 7.6/10 Free plan · paid from €25/yr · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Cabri
The Geometer's Sketchpad #6 in Geometry Learning Software 7.1/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Sketchpad

Cabri leads on 1 check, The Geometer's Sketchpad on 3, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCabri · 7.6/10
  • Free planonly Cabri
  • Most featuresThe Geometer's Sketchpad · 3 of 5

Cabri scores higher on our rubric for geometry learning software: 7.6 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Cabri offers free plan; The Geometer's Sketchpad doesn't. The Geometer's Sketchpad offers dynamic constructions; Cabri doesn't publish it. The Geometer's Sketchpad offers problem practice; Cabri doesn't publish it. The Geometer's Sketchpad offers offline mode; Cabri doesn't publish it.

Cabri is the better fit for teachers needing dynamic 2D and 3D activities. The Geometer's Sketchpad is the better fit for classroom exploration of geometric relationships.

  • Cabri fits best

    Teachers needing dynamic 2D and 3D activities

  • The Geometer's Sketchpad fits best

    Classroom exploration of geometric relationships

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Side by side

Feature Cabri 7.6/10 Visit ↗ The Geometer's Sketchpad 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.6 7.1
Ranking #4 in Geometry Learning Software #6 in Geometry Learning Software
Best for Teachers needing dynamic 2D and 3D activities Classroom exploration of geometric relationships
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS Windows, macOS
Support Email, Phone, Docs Phone, Tickets, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cabri 0/5 · The Geometer's Sketchpad 3/5
Dynamic constructions Not published ✓ (best)
Proof practice Not published —
Problem practice Not published ✓ (best)
Classroom tools Not published —
Offline mode Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms Not published Desktop
Our review
Pros
  • Dynamic 2D construction, transformations and measurement tools
  • 3D visualization, spatial geometry and object animations
  • Teacher-created activities plus tutorials and ready-to-use resources
  • Drag constructions to explore relationships and test conjectures.
  • Create custom tools and constrained parallel or perpendicular constructions.
  • Includes classroom activities and guided tutorials for Windows and Mac.
Cons
  • Licenses are limited to one computer per installation
  • No gamified practice or parent reporting features
  • Product family has application-specific plans to compare
  • Paid software with no free plan.
  • No proof-practice feature or classroom tools.
  • Desktop-only; offline use is inferred from installation.
Our verdict

Cabri is a mathematics learning suite from Cabrilog SAS for students and teachers from primary school through college. The product family includes Cabri Express, a free browser-based toolkit; Cabri II Plus for interactive geometric and…

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The Geometer’s Sketchpad is desktop mathematics software for students, teachers, and researchers exploring geometry through constructions. Users can create points, circles, lines, and shapes, then drag parts of a diagram to investigate…

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  1. CabriGeometry Learning Software 7.6Free plan · paid from €25/yr · 30-day trial
  2. The Geometer's SketchpadGeometry Learning Software 7.1Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cabri — where it wins

    • Dynamic 2D construction, transformations and measurement tools
    • 3D visualization, spatial geometry and object animations
    • Teacher-created activities plus tutorials and ready-to-use resources

    Where it doesn't

    • Licenses are limited to one computer per installation
    • No gamified practice or parent reporting features
    • Product family has application-specific plans to compare

  • The Geometer's Sketchpad — where it wins

    • Drag constructions to explore relationships and test conjectures.
    • Create custom tools and constrained parallel or perpendicular constructions.
    • Includes classroom activities and guided tutorials for Windows and Mac.

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid software with no free plan.
    • No proof-practice feature or classroom tools.
    • Desktop-only; offline use is inferred from installation.
  • Cabri7.6/10 · Free plan · paid from €25/yr · 30-day trial

    A versatile geometry suite for dynamic 2D and 3D learning across school levels.

    Visit CabriFull verdict →
  • The Geometer's Sketchpad7.1/10 · Paid

    A desktop geometry tool for exploring relationships by dragging and measuring constructions.

    Visit SketchpadFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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