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Head-to-head · Apps For Kids

Khan Academy vs Prodigy Math

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Khan Academy #1 in Apps For Kids 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Khan Academy
Prodigy Math #7 in Apps For Kids 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Prodigy

Khan Academy leads on 0 checks, Prodigy Math on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreKhan Academy · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth

Khan Academy scores higher on our rubric for apps for kids: 9.3 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Khan Academy is the better fit for families and schools wanting broad free learning. Prodigy Math is the better fit for students in grades 1–8 who enjoy math games.

  • Khan Academy fits best

    Families and schools wanting broad free learning

  • Prodigy Math fits best

    Students in grades 1–8 who enjoy math games

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Side by side

Feature Khan Academy 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Prodigy Math 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.5
Ranking #1 in Apps For Kids #7 in Apps For Kids
Best for Families and schools wanting broad free learning Students in grades 1–8 who enjoy math games
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $10/yr $58.95/user/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Features Khan Academy 0/3 · Prodigy Math 0/3
Offline use Not checked yet Not checked yet
Parent dashboard Not checked yet Not checked yet
Child profiles Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Age range Not checked yet Not checked yet
Learning focus Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported languages Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free lessons, videos, practice, and progress tracking across many subjects
  • Personalized mastery dashboards support independent learners and classroom goals
  • District plans add rostering, reporting, single sign-on, and Khanmigo tools
  • Adapts math questions to student progress and learning needs
  • Combines curriculum-aligned practice with quests, battles, and rewards
  • Provides teacher reports and a parent dashboard for progress tracking
Cons
  • Advanced district administration sits behind paid plans
  • Enterprise pricing requires a demo or sales contact
  • No certificates or degree programs for credential-seeking learners
  • Paid memberships are billed annually per child
  • Science and English memberships require higher-priced tiers
  • Teacher reports and classroom tools may not suit families seeking only practice
Our verdict

Khan Academy is a nonprofit learning platform for independent learners, parents, teachers, schools, and districts. Its core offering combines instructional videos, interactive practice, mastery levels, personalized dashboards, and progress…

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Prodigy Math turns curriculum-aligned math practice for grades 1–8 into a fantasy role-playing game. Students answer adaptive questions while completing quests and battles, and can earn rewards as they progress. Core math learning content…

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  1. Khan AcademyApps For Kids 9.3Free plan
  2. Prodigy MathApps For Kids 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Khan Academy — where it wins

    • Free lessons, videos, practice, and progress tracking across many subjects
    • Personalized mastery dashboards support independent learners and classroom goals
    • District plans add rostering, reporting, single sign-on, and Khanmigo tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced district administration sits behind paid plans
    • Enterprise pricing requires a demo or sales contact
    • No certificates or degree programs for credential-seeking learners

  • Prodigy Math — where it wins

    • Adapts math questions to student progress and learning needs
    • Combines curriculum-aligned practice with quests, battles, and rewards
    • Provides teacher reports and a parent dashboard for progress tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid memberships are billed annually per child
    • Science and English memberships require higher-priced tiers
    • Teacher reports and classroom tools may not suit families seeking only practice

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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