Mathway vs GNOME Calculator

Mathway8.7Visit GNOME Calculator8.5Visit

Higher score Mathway #6 in Calculators 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Mathway

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GNOME Calculator #8 in Calculators 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Try GNOME Calculator

• Mathway fits best

  Students needing broad math problem solving and steps

• GNOME Calculator fits best

  Linux users wanting a free open-source desktop calculator

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Side by side

Feature	Mathway 8.7/10 Visit ↗	GNOME Calculator 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.5
Ranking	#6 in Calculators	#8 in Calculators
Best for	Students needing broad math problem solving and steps	Linux users wanting a free open-source desktop calculator
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$39.99/yr	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, iOS, Android	Linux
Features Mathway 0/6 · GNOME Calculator 4/6
Scientific functions	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Graphing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Equation solver	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Financial functions	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Offline mode	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Calculation history	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Our review
Pros	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	Covers scientific functions, equation evaluation and user-defined functions. Includes financial calculations such as periodic interest and present or future value. Supports number-base and bitwise operations, unit and currency conversions, and history.
Cons	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	Runs on Linux desktop only. Its focus is calculation rather than broader productivity features. Documentation is the listed support channel.
Our verdict	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 →	GNOME Calculator is a free, open-source desktop application from the GNOME Project for Linux users who want more than basic arithmetic. Alongside mathematical equation evaluation, it includes scientific functions such as logarithms,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• GNOME Calculator — where it wins

  • Covers scientific functions, equation evaluation and user-defined functions.
  • Includes financial calculations such as periodic interest and present or future value.
  • Supports number-base and bitwise operations, unit and currency conversions, and history.

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on Linux desktop only.
  • Its focus is calculation rather than broader productivity features.
  • Documentation is the listed support channel.

• 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 →
• GNOME Calculator8.5/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source Linux calculator spanning everyday math, finance and programming.

  Try GNOME CalculatorFull verdict →