Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Symbolab | not listed | ? | Education |
 Quizlet | not listed | yes | Education |
 Studocu | not listed | ? | Education |
 Brainly | not listed | ? | Education |
 Duolingo | not listed | trial | Education |
 Brisk Teaching | not listed | yes | Education |
 Knowt | not listed | yes | Education |
 Photomath | 9.99 USD/mo | trial | Education |
 Scribbr | 19,95 USD | ? | Education |
Each alternative in short
1. Quizlet
Turns notes, recordings and textbook material into flashcards, practice tests and study games for students and teachers.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free sign up for students with flashcards, study tools and learning games; teachers get free access including Google Classroom integration.
2. Studocu
Study platform with shared student notes and AI tools that turn uploaded course materials into summaries, quizzes and flashcards.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
3. Brainly
AI homework help and test prep for students in grades 7-12, with a learning advisor and optional human tutor for parents.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
4. Duolingo
Free, gamified language courses (plus chess and math) with short daily lessons personalized by AI for self-learners.
There is a free trial. Free basic courses; the page offers a 1-week free trial of the paid tier.
5. Brisk Teaching
AI browser extension that helps teachers create lessons, quizzes, presentations and feedback inside the tools they already use.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan for teachers: AI tools inside the browser extension with self-serve resources and community support. Includes 20+ tools, standard language model, batch feedback and feedback tools with no upload limit.
6. Knowt
AI study app turning lectures, PDFs and notes into flashcards, quizzes and guides for students, with school bulk licences.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan includes flashcards with unlimited learn mode, a limited number of resources, and up to 20 files for teachers on the free tier (per the school pricing page).
7. Photomath
Camera-based math solver that scans problems and shows step-by-step explanations for students from elementary school to college.
There is a free trial. The Basic plan is free and includes step-by-step explanations. Paid plans offer a trial period.
8. Scribbr
Academic writing platform offering plagiarism and AI-content checks, proofreading, citation generation and writing tools for students.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Symbolab?
The most popular option in the same category is Quizlet. See the comparison table above.