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Mathway helps students work through problems they can type or photograph, with coverage from basic math to calculus, statistics, chemistry, and physics. It also offers dedicated calculators for tasks such as graphing, factoring, derivatives, and statistics. The solver and calculators are available without an account; a subscription unlocks full step-by-step solutions. Mathway runs on Android, iOS, web, and Windows, with paid access from $9.99 per month and a seven-day trial.
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MathPad
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5AI tutoring and math document workflows — MathPad adds interactive tutoring, OCR extraction, document conversion, and Google Workspace and Microsoft Office add-ins.
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Xcas
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Free computer algebra, geometry, and programming — Xcas adds dynamic 2-D and 3-D geometry, spreadsheets, statistics, programming, and compatibility modes for other CAS software.
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AI Mathbot
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1Exam preparation and printable practice — AI Mathbot adds revision guides, printable worksheets, and exam-oriented support alongside step-by-step answers.
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Magma Computer Algebra System
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1Institutional research in algebra and number theory — Magma focuses on computational algebra research, mathematical structures, and research databases rather than broad student problem solving.
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MalMath
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebOffline photo solving with graph views — MalMath offers photo input, graph views, generated practice problems, and a full solver that works offline.
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Maxima
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1Free symbolic and numerical computation — Maxima is a free computer algebra system with high-precision computation and 2-D and 3-D plotting.
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MathPapa
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Calc Pro
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Apple Calculator
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GraphCalc
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Desmos Four Function Calculator
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Desmos Scientific Calculator
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NumWorks Graphing Calculator
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GNOME Calculator
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KAlgebra
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Omni Calculator
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Qalculate!
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RealCalc Scientific Calculator
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Microsoft Calculator
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Windows Search
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CASIO Calculator Software
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BA II Plus™ Financial Calculator App
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Engineering Equation Solver (EES)
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Numi
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Soulver
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A different tool may fit better if you need offline solving, interactive tutoring, exam-focused worksheets, document conversion, or deeper algebra and programming capabilities. Consider whether you want guided explanations or a system for exploring mathematical structures, and whether your work happens in a browser, on a phone, or in desktop software. Free options range from student-oriented solvers to general computer algebra systems. Magma is oriented toward institutional use, and its individual purchase route is not available directly. Compare the subject coverage and workflow you need with the price and platform tradeoffs before switching.