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Mathway Problem Solver

AI math problem solver for all levels

★4.3ratingPricing · FreemiumRising
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Data updated 2 November 2026
Opportunity
Moderate
Band
Saturation
Contested
Band
Wrapper risk
Elevated
Band
Momentum
Rising
Market trend
Rating
4.3
of 5 · FalcoScan rating

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The Brief

What Mathway Problem Solver does

Mathway is an AI-powered math problem solver from Chegg that shows step-by-step methods for problems in math and science. It is aimed at students working through problems from basic math through calculus, statistics, chemistry, and physics. Users can type a problem or photograph a handwritten or printed one, and the solver explains each stage of the method. The site also offers more than 59 free calculators, including equation, derivative, and factoring tools. Mathway is free to use, and step-by-step solutions are available without signing up, with an optional subscription that unlocks the full work for every step.

How Mathway Problem Solver compares with its closest alternatives

3 of the 5 closest alternatives have a free plan, as Mathway Problem Solver does. 1 of the 5 offers an API; FalcoScan's records show none for Mathway Problem Solver. Mathway Problem Solver offers a web app and a mobile app. Of the alternatives, all 5 offer a web app and 3 offer a mobile app. Mathway Problem Solver was founded in 2014; the alternatives were founded between 2010 and 2023, 2 of them earlier. The alternatives with a known headquarters are in Singapore, the United States and Croatia.

Market position · Learning

How Mathway Problem Solver compares in Learning

Mathway Problem Solver has moderate opportunity and sits in the middle third of 272 live Learning tools on FalcoScan. Across Learning, the average opportunity score is 62.8 and the average saturation score 42.8. FalcoScan rates Mathway Problem Solver's own market position as contested. 47 of the 272 operating Learning tools have hot momentum, and FalcoScan has recorded 5 shutdowns in the category.

Mathway Problem Solver compared with its closest alternatives
ProductOpportunitySaturationPricingPricing fromFree planAPIPlatformsMomentum
Mathway Problem SolverFounded 2014ModerateContestedFreemium—YesNoWeb, MobileRising
CalculusMateModerateContestedFree—YesNoWebStable
iStarpalFounded 2023 · SingaporeModerateContestedPaid—No—Web, MobileStable
Noodle FactoryFounded 2018 · SingaporeModerateContested——YesYesWeb, APIStable
Brilliant ProblemsFounded 2012 · San Francisco, United StatesModerateContestedPaid—NoNoWeb, MobileRising
PhotomathFounded 2010 · Zagreb, CroatiaModerateContestedFreemium—YesNoWeb, MobileStable

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What it ships with

Capabilities & who uses it

The capabilities Mathway Problem Solver exposes to builders and the verticals it currently serves.

AI Capabilities
ReasoningQuestion Answering
Industry Verticals
Education
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Questions

Mathway Problem Solver: common questions

Is Mathway Problem Solver free?

Mathway Problem Solver has a free tier, with paid plans.

What are the best alternatives to Mathway Problem Solver?

The closest alternatives to Mathway Problem Solver that are still running, matched on the AI capabilities, uses and audience they share, are CalculusMate, iStarpal, Noodle Factory, Brilliant Problems, and Photomath.

Is Mathway Problem Solver still running?

Yes. As of 2 November 2026, FalcoScan lists Mathway Problem Solver as operating at mathway.com.

Does Mathway Problem Solver have an API?

FalcoScan's records show no public API for Mathway Problem Solver.

Who is Mathway Problem Solver for?

Mathway Problem Solver is built for students and educators.

How do I sign in to Mathway Problem Solver?

Sign in on Mathway Problem Solver's own website, mathway.com. FalcoScan reviews Mathway Problem Solver but does not run its accounts, so logins, passwords and billing are handled by Mathway Problem Solver directly.

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