Head-to-head · Calculators
Calc Pro vs Mathway
Calc Pro leads on 0 checks, Mathway on 0, and 6 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 scoreCalc Pro · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Mathway
- Most featuresCalc Pro · 5 of 6
Calc Pro scores higher on our rubric for calculators: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
Calc Pro is the better fit for people wanting broad calculator tools on many devices. Mathway is the better fit for students needing broad math problem solving and steps.
- Calc Pro fits best
People wanting broad calculator tools on many devices
- Mathway fits best
Students needing broad math problem solving and steps
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Side by side
| Feature | Calc Pro 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Mathway 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #5 in Calculators | #6 in Calculators |
| Best for | People wanting broad calculator tools on many devices | Students needing broad math problem solving and steps |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | $39.99/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Features Calc Pro 5/6 · Mathway 0/6 | ||
| Scientific functions | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Graphing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Equation solver | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Financial functions | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Offline mode | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Calculation history | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Calc Pro brings everyday arithmetic, advanced scientific functions, graphing, financial worksheets, statistical analysis, unit and currency conversion, and date-and-time calculations into one suite. It is aimed at students and… Read the review → |
Mathway is a web and mobile math problem solver for students, parents and teachers. Users can type a problem or upload a photo of handwritten or printed work, select a subject, and receive a solution with the method shown step by step. Its… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Calc Pro — where it wins
- Covers standard, scientific, graphing, financial, statistical, and date tools
- Runs on web, Windows, iOS, and Android with offline mode
- Tape history supports copying or emailing recent equations
Where it doesn't
- Edition choices include ad-supported or free-download versions
- No open-source edition is offered
- Stated fit centers on solo users and small organizations
Mathway — where it wins
- Accepts typed problems and photos of handwritten or printed work
- Covers subjects from basic math through calculus, statistics, chemistry and physics
- Offers graphing, equation, derivative, integral and statistics calculators
Where it doesn't
- Full step-by-step work requires a paid subscription
- The free plan includes advertisements
- It focuses on solving math problems rather than general-purpose calculations
- Calc Pro8.8/10 · Free plan
Broad calculator coverage with graphing, financial tools, converters, and offline access.
Visit Calc ProFull verdict → - Mathway8.7/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A broad math solver for students who want answers and worked steps from typed or photographed problems.
Visit MathwayFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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