Head-to-head · Geometry Learning Software
Kig vs Cabri
Kig leads on 1 check, Cabri on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreKig · 7.7/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresKig · 1 of 5
Kig scores higher on our rubric for geometry learning software: 7.7 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Kig offers dynamic constructions; Cabri doesn't publish it.
Kig is the better fit for established users of desktop construction tools. Cabri is the better fit for teachers needing dynamic 2D and 3D activities.
- Kig fits best
Established users of desktop construction tools
- Cabri fits best
Teachers needing dynamic 2D and 3D activities
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Side by side
| Feature | Kig 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Cabri 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Geometry Learning Software | #4 in Geometry Learning Software |
| Best for | Established users of desktop construction tools | Teachers needing dynamic 2D and 3D activities |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS | Web, Windows, macOS |
| Support | Community, Email, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Kig 1/5 · Cabri 0/5 | ||
| Dynamic constructions | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Proof practice | — | Not published |
| Problem practice | — | Not published |
| Classroom tools | — | Not published |
| Offline mode | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Desktop | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Kig is interactive geometry software for students and teachers who want to create and explore geometric figures on a desktop. It supports constructions from points, vectors, lines, and polygons, with direct mouse editing so users can… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Kig — where it wins
- Explore constructions built from points, vectors, lines, and polygons
- Modify construction elements directly with the mouse
- Create loci and extend functionality with Python-written macros
Where it doesn't
- Desktop application for Linux and macOS, not an online classroom service
- No proof practice or problem practice features
- No classroom tools
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
- Kig7.7/10 · Free plan
A free desktop tool for exploring constructions, with macros and drawing features.
Visit KDEFull verdict → - 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 →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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