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Head-to-head · Math Equation Editor Software

MathType (WIRIS Editor) vs Equatio

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score MathType (WIRIS Editor) #4 in Math Equation Editor Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit MathType
Equatio #6 in Math Equation Editor Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Equatio

MathType (WIRIS Editor) leads on 0 checks, Equatio on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMathType (WIRIS Editor) · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresMathType (WIRIS Editor) · 5 of 6

MathType (WIRIS Editor) scores higher on our rubric for math equation editor software: 8.9 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

MathType (WIRIS Editor) is the better fit for teams needing accessible equations across office and LMS. Equatio is the better fit for educators needing accessible math input and assessments.

  • MathType (WIRIS Editor) fits best

    Teams needing accessible equations across office and LMS

  • Equatio fits best

    Educators needing accessible math input and assessments

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Side by side

Feature MathType (WIRIS Editor) 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Equatio 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.9
Ranking #4 in Math Equation Editor Software #6 in Math Equation Editor Software
Best for Teams needing accessible equations across office and LMS Educators needing accessible math input and assessments
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $2.15/seat/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance GDPR GDPR, ISO 27001
Integrations 9 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MathType (WIRIS Editor) 5/6 · Equatio 0/6
OCR to equation — Not checked yet
Office add-in ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Web editor ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Handwriting input ✓ (best) Not checked yet
MathML export ✓ (best) Not checked yet
LaTeX export ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Primary deployment Hybrid Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Visual editing, handwriting recognition, LaTeX, and MathML support
  • Integrates with office apps, LMS platforms, HTML editors, and XML editors
  • Accessibility features include keyboard navigation, screen readers, and alt text
  • Speech, handwriting, LaTeX, and screenshot reading support accessible math input
  • Integrates with Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, Brightspace D2L, and Google Forms
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension deployments
Cons
  • Office Individual purchase requires an educational email
  • Organizational, HTML editor, and LMS institutional pricing is customized
  • LMS Basic is limited to 500 equations per year
  • Paid plans use annual billing
  • Higher education pricing is based on student enrollment
  • Support is provided through email and documentation
Our verdict

MathType is WIRIS's equation editor for students, teachers, and professionals creating mathematical and scientific content. It suits teams that need equations in office documents, web editors, or learning management systems, including…

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Equatio is digital math software for students and educators creating and working with mathematical expressions. It combines speech input, typing, handwriting recognition, LaTeX editing, and built-in prediction with tools for graphing, STEM…

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  1. MathType (WIRIS Editor)Math Equation Editor Software 8.9Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. EquatioMath Equation Editor Software 7.9Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • MathType (WIRIS Editor) — where it wins

    • Visual editing, handwriting recognition, LaTeX, and MathML support
    • Integrates with office apps, LMS platforms, HTML editors, and XML editors
    • Accessibility features include keyboard navigation, screen readers, and alt text

    Where it doesn't

    • Office Individual purchase requires an educational email
    • Organizational, HTML editor, and LMS institutional pricing is customized
    • LMS Basic is limited to 500 equations per year

  • Equatio — where it wins

    • Speech, handwriting, LaTeX, and screenshot reading support accessible math input
    • Integrates with Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, Brightspace D2L, and Google Forms
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension deployments

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans use annual billing
    • Higher education pricing is based on student enrollment
    • Support is provided through email and documentation
  • MathType (WIRIS Editor)8.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A flexible equation editor for office documents, web editors, and learning systems.

    Visit MathTypeFull verdict →
  • Equatio7.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    Accessible equation input, assessment tools, and classroom integrations for education teams.

    Visit EquatioFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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