Khan Academy vs IXL Math

Khan Academy8.1Visit IXL Math6.7Visit

Higher score Khan Academy #2 in Adaptive Learning Software 8.1/10 Free plan · paid from $10/yr Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Khan Academy

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IXL Math #7 in Adaptive Learning Software 6.7/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 6 features Visit IXL Math

• Khan Academy fits best

  Free general learning with teacher tools

• IXL Math fits best

  Adaptive math practice from pre-K to calculus

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Side by side

Feature	Khan Academy 8.1/10 Visit ↗	IXL Math 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.1	6.7
Ranking	#2 in Adaptive Learning Software	#7 in Adaptive Learning Software
Best for	Free general learning with teacher tools	Adaptive math practice from pre-K to calculus
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	2 integrations	3 integrations
Features Khan Academy 0/6 · IXL Math 4/6
Adaptive practice	Not published	✓ (best)
Adaptive learning paths	Not published	✓ (best)
Diagnostic assessment	Not published	✓ (best)
Content authoring	Not published	Not published
LMS integrations	Not published	✓ (best)
Offline access	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Free lessons, practice, and mastery tracking across many subjects Teacher and administrator dashboards support assignments and mastery goals Web, iOS, and Android apps include offline learning	Adaptive difficulty and personalized recommendations adjust practice Math coverage spans interactive skills from Pre-K through calculus Diagnostics, analytics, explanations, and LMS tools support instruction
Cons	Adaptive capabilities are less explicitly detailed than some alternatives District features require an Enterprise plan or Enterprise Starter plan Certificates and degree programs are not part of the offering	Classroom licensing costs $369 per classroom per year Focuses on math rather than a broader adaptive curriculum LMS integrations are limited to Canvas, Schoology, and Brightspace
Our verdict	Khan Academy is a nonprofit online learning platform for independent learners, teachers, parents, schools, and districts. Its content spans math, science, reading, computing, history, economics, financial literacy, and test preparation,… Read the review →	IXL Math is an online adaptive learning platform for learners from Pre-K through calculus. It is designed for families, classrooms, schools, and districts that need guided math practice across a wide curriculum. Question difficulty changes… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Khan Academy — where it wins

  • Free lessons, practice, and mastery tracking across many subjects
  • Teacher and administrator dashboards support assignments and mastery goals
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps include offline learning

  Where it doesn't

  • Adaptive capabilities are less explicitly detailed than some alternatives
  • District features require an Enterprise plan or Enterprise Starter plan
  • Certificates and degree programs are not part of the offering

• IXL Math — where it wins

  • Adaptive difficulty and personalized recommendations adjust practice
  • Math coverage spans interactive skills from Pre-K through calculus
  • Diagnostics, analytics, explanations, and LMS tools support instruction

  Where it doesn't

  • Classroom licensing costs $369 per classroom per year
  • Focuses on math rather than a broader adaptive curriculum
  • LMS integrations are limited to Canvas, Schoology, and Brightspace

• Khan Academy8.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $10/yr

  A broad free learning platform with useful teacher and district tools.

  Visit Khan AcademyFull verdict →
• IXL Math6.7/10 · Paid

  A broad adaptive math platform with diagnostics, explanations, analytics, and LMS support.

  Visit IXL MathFull verdict →