Brilliant

Interactive lessons and an AI tutor for maths, coding, data and science, learned by solving problems.

Free plan + paidOnline course platforms

Updated Nov 7, 2026 · AppBreakup editorial · Web, iOS, Android

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About Brilliant

Brilliant teaches maths, computer science, data analysis and science through short interactive lessons where you solve problems, drag sliders and write code instead of watching videos. Courses run from fractions and algebra through calculus, probability and statistics, plus Python, algorithms, AI basics and topics like circuits and quantum computing. An AI tutor called Koji works on a shared canvas, asking guiding questions and giving hints rather than handing over answers, and it builds a learning plan from assessments of what you already know. Students can upload homework or say what is on a test and work through it with the tutor. A free account gives a limited daily lesson; Premium unlocks every course, tutoring and personalised practice, with individual and family plans billed monthly or yearly. Brilliant is used by adults learning for fun and by schools, and runs in a browser and on iOS and Android apps.

Best for: Students and curious adults who learn maths and coding best by doing problems, not watching lectures.

Brilliant pricing (checked Nov 6, 2026)

Each line is quoted from Brilliant's own site, with the page it came from.

Plan or term	What it says	Checked	Source
Family plan	6 seats	Nov 6, 2026	brilliant.org

What works

Hands-on, visual lessons instead of video lectures
AI tutor guides you through steps without giving answers away
Covers school maths through calculus, Python and AI basics

Why people leave

Free plan is limited to a daily lesson
No recognised certificates or college credit
Short lessons are lighter than a full university course

Brilliant vs Khan Academy, edX and Coursera

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Attribute	Brilliant	Khan Academy	edX	Coursera
Pricing	Free plan + paid	Free	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Verified price	—	—	From $50 per verified course	—
Free plan	Yes	Free app	Yes, audit track with temporary access	Yes
Open source	No	No	No	No
Self-hostable	No	No	No	No
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android

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Khan Academy
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Coursera
University-taught maths, CS and science courses with certificates, many free to audit.
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Codecademy
Interactive in-browser coding lessons if you mainly use Brilliant for its programming courses.
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DataCamp
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Brilliant: common questions

What is Brilliant?

Brilliant: Interactive lessons and an AI tutor for maths, coding, data and science, learned by solving problems. Best for students and curious adults who learn maths and coding best by doing problems, not watching lectures. Available for Web, iOS and Android.

Is Brilliant free?

Brilliant has a free plan and paid plans.

How much does Brilliant cost?

Brilliant is free with paid plans. Family plan: 6 seats. Checked on Brilliant's own site, November 2026.

Is Brilliant open source?

No, Brilliant is not open source.

What platforms does Brilliant run on?

Brilliant is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Brilliant?

The highest-ranked Brilliant alternatives right now are Khan Academy, edX and Coursera. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

Brilliant vs Khan Academy: what's the difference?

Brilliant is free with paid plans; Khan Academy is free to use. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.

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Brilliant facts

4 of 4 verified

Courses: 40+ interactive courses; Checked Nov 8, 2026brilliant.org(opens source in a new tab); “Unlimited access to 40+ interactive courses with real-time feedback and simple explanations to make learning efficient.”
Family plan: 6 seats; Checked Nov 6, 2026brilliant.org(opens source in a new tab); “Monthly Annual Most popular Individual ₹812.50 /month Family ₹1,650 /month 6 seats included Subscribe now *Billed as one payment.”
Schools: 5,000+; Checked Nov 8, 2026brilliant.org(opens source in a new tab); “Trusted by more than 5,000 schools”
Accreditation: ACS WASC; Checked Nov 8, 2026brilliant.org(opens source in a new tab); “I’m a learner I’m a parent or teacher kidSAFE COPPA certified Fully accredited by ACS WASC”