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Chegg alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Chegg: paid subscription with no real free tier, and focused on US college courses and textbooks. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Chegg, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Khan Academy currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Khan Academy logoKhan AcademyFreeNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 354.4
2Photomath logoPhotomathFree plan + paidNoiOS, Android7 of 748.9
  1. Khan Academy logo

    1. Khan AcademyTop pick

    Best for: Students, parents and teachers wanting free, mastery-based practice in school subjects

    FreeWeb, iOS, Android

    54.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Chegg

    Free lessons and practice that teach the concept instead of handing over answers.

    Pros

    • Core library is free with no ads
    • Mastery-based practice with progress tracking
    • Teacher and parent tools for assigning work

    Cons

    • Focused on school-level subjects, not professional skills
    • No certificates of the kind employers recognise
    • No way for others to publish courses
    Visit Khan Academy Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Khan Academy a good Chegg alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Organisation
    Nonprofit
    Checked Oct 29, 2026blog.khanacademy.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 29, 2026blog.khanacademy.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Audience
    Individual learners to whole school systems
    Checked Oct 29, 2026blog.khanacademy.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Photomath logo

    2. Photomath

    Best for: Students and parents who want quick, step-by-step help with school math problems on a phone

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    48.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Chegg

    Free step-by-step maths solutions from a photo, for students who mostly need maths help.

    Pros

    • Camera scanning works on handwritten problems and word problems
    • Free tier already shows step-by-step solutions
    • Covers elementary math through calculus

    Cons

    • Phone-only; no full web or desktop version
    • Richer visual explanations need a Plus subscription
    • Easy to copy answers without learning the method
    Visit Photomath Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Photomath a good Chegg alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free plan
    Yes (Basic, $0)
    Checked Nov 1, 2026photomath.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus (annual)
    $69.99 per year
    Checked Oct 29, 2026photomath.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus (monthly)
    $9.99 per month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026photomath.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Google (since 2023)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026photomath.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Levels
    Elementary through college
    Checked Oct 29, 2026photomath.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $9.99 a month
    Checked Nov 1, 2026photomath.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus plan (annual)
    $69.99 a year, billed annually
    Checked Nov 1, 2026photomath.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Chegg alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Khan Academy logo

Best Chegg alternative for most people

Khan Academy

Free lessons and practice that teach the concept instead of handing over answers.

Khan Academy logo

Best Chegg alternative for a free option

Khan Academy

Free lessons and practice that teach the concept instead of handing over answers.

Photomath logo

Best Chegg alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Photomath

Free step-by-step maths solutions from a photo, for students who mostly need maths help.

Khan Academy logo

Best Chegg alternative for iPhone and Android

Khan Academy

Free lessons and practice that teach the concept instead of handing over answers.

Khan Academy logo

Best Chegg alternative for working in the browser

Khan Academy

Free lessons and practice that teach the concept instead of handing over answers.

Chegg alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Chegg?

Khan Academy ranks first right now. Free lessons and practice that teach the concept instead of handing over answers.

Is there a free alternative to Chegg?

Yes. Khan Academy (free) and Photomath (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Chegg?

None of the 2 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Chegg?

The complaints we hear most: paid subscription with no real free tier; focused on US college courses and textbooks; answers are only as good as the contributing expert and can contain errors.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Chegg, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.