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AI homework helpers: what they are and who makes them
guided tutors, math solvers, all-subject chat helpers, study-set builders and answer libraries: Khanmigo, Photomath, Wolfram|Alpha through Course Hero.
Types of AI homework helpers
Guided tutors
Khanmigo and Studdy aim to teach a method. Khanmigo answers a stuck student with hints and offers teacher and parent tools, while Studdy runs a whiteboard lesson from uploaded materials. They suit homework where working is graded and a child needs to learn, not copy.
Math solvers
Photomath, Mathway, Symbolab and Wolfram|Alpha read a typed or photographed problem and show steps. Symbolab can check a student's own working, and Wolfram|Alpha computes rather than predicts text. They suit algebra and calculus, and most place full steps behind a paid plan.
All-subject chat helpers
StudyX and Question.AI take questions across subjects and accept PDFs or photos, with summarizers and chat in one place. They are broad and quick to try, but plans are unpriced and the data pages deserve a careful read before a child signs in.
Study-set builders and answer libraries
StudyFetch, Knowt and Gizmo turn lectures and files into flashcards and quizzes, while Course Hero sells document unlocks and tutors. They help with studying and revision more than with solving a single question, and Course Hero's unlocked exams raise integrity questions.
Facts at a glance
| Tool | Publisher | Based in | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khanmigo | Khan Academy | Not stated on the vendor pages | Paid |
| Photomath | Not stated on the vendor pages | Not stated on the vendor pages | Free tier |
| Wolfram|Alpha | Wolfram | Not stated on the vendor pages | Free tier + API |
| StudyX | StudyX Inc. (copyright line on the site) | Not stated on the vendor pages | Free tier |
| Symbolab | Learneo, Inc. | Not stated on the vendor pages | Free tier |
| StudyFetch | StudyFetch, Inc. | United States | Free tier |
| Knowt | Knowt Inc. | Not stated on the vendor pages | Free tier |
| Mathway | Chegg Inc. | Not stated on the vendor pages | Free tier |
| Question.AI | FlowMind Technology Inc. | United States | Free tier |
| Studdy | Not stated on the vendor pages | Not stated on the vendor pages | Trial |
| Gizmo | GIZMO AI LTD. | United Kingdom | Paid |
| Course Hero | Learneo, Inc. | Not stated on the vendor pages | Paid |
