Chegg alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Chegg alternative for most people
Khan AcademyFree lessons and practice that teach the concept instead of handing over answers.
Best Chegg alternative for a free option
Khan AcademyFree lessons and practice that teach the concept instead of handing over answers.
Best Chegg alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
PhotomathFree step-by-step maths solutions from a photo, for students who mostly need maths help.
Best Chegg alternative for iPhone and Android
Khan AcademyFree lessons and practice that teach the concept instead of handing over answers.
Best Chegg alternative for working in the browser
Khan AcademyFree 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.