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Head-to-head · Calculators

NumWorks Graphing Calculator vs Mathway

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score NumWorks Graphing Calculator #2 in Calculators 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit NumWorks
Mathway #6 in Calculators 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Mathway

NumWorks Graphing Calculator leads on 0 checks, Mathway 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 scoreNumWorks Graphing Calculator · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Mathway
  • Most featuresNumWorks Graphing Calculator · 6 of 6

NumWorks Graphing Calculator scores higher on our rubric for calculators: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

NumWorks Graphing Calculator is the better fit for students needing graphing, algebra, and statistics tools. Mathway is the better fit for students needing broad math problem solving and steps.

  • NumWorks Graphing Calculator fits best

    Students needing graphing, algebra, and statistics tools

  • Mathway fits best

    Students needing broad math problem solving and steps

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Side by side

Feature NumWorks Graphing Calculator 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Mathway 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #2 in Calculators #6 in Calculators
Best for Students needing graphing, algebra, and statistics tools Students needing broad math problem solving and steps
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $39.99/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Features NumWorks Graphing Calculator 6/6 · Mathway 0/6
Scientific functions ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Graphing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Equation solver ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Financial functions ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Offline mode ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Calculation history ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Graphs functions, curves, conics, and inequalities with coordinates and value tables
  • Solves equations and systems with exact or numerical results
  • Includes statistics, regression, finance calculations, and Python scripts
  • 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
Cons
  • The free access applies to online and offline emulators, not the physical calculator
  • Physical calculator pricing is not included here
  • Python scripting may be more than needed for basic arithmetic or graphing
  • 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
Our verdict

For students working across algebra, graphing, and statistics, NumWorks Graphing Calculator brings core math applications together in a handheld calculator, with online and offline emulators for those applications. Its calculation tools…

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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…

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  1. NumWorks Graphing CalculatorCalculators 9.1Free plan
  2. MathwayCalculators 8.7Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • NumWorks Graphing Calculator — where it wins

    • Graphs functions, curves, conics, and inequalities with coordinates and value tables
    • Solves equations and systems with exact or numerical results
    • Includes statistics, regression, finance calculations, and Python scripts

    Where it doesn't

    • The free access applies to online and offline emulators, not the physical calculator
    • Physical calculator pricing is not included here
    • Python scripting may be more than needed for basic arithmetic or graphing

  • 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
  • NumWorks Graphing Calculator9.1/10 · Free plan

    A student-focused calculator spanning graphing, equation solving, statistics, and Python.

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  • 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 →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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