Every tool we've tested, ranked by our independent editorial score. We test for accuracy, ease of use, value for money, and real student outcomes. No paid placements.
| # | Tool | Category | Score | Rating bar | Free plan | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Khanmigo Socratic AI tutor by Khan Academy |
Tutoring | 9.9 | Free | Free | Review ↗ | |
| 02 | Grammarly Premium AI writing assistant & plagiarism checker |
Writing | 9.6 | Limited | $12/mo | Review ↗ | |
| 03 | Photomath Animated math solver with step-by-step |
Math | 9.1 | Limited | $10/mo | Review ↗ | |
| 04 | Socratic by Google Photo-based homework helper app |
Tutoring | 8.9 | Free | Free | Review ↗ | |
| 05 | QuillBot Paraphrasing, summarizer, citation tool |
Writing | 8.8 | Limited | $9/mo | Review ↗ | |
| 06 | Notion AI AI-powered note-taking & study organizer |
Productivity | 8.5 | No | $10/mo | Review ↗ | |
| 07 | Otter.ai AI lecture transcription & meeting notes |
Productivity | 8.3 | Free | $10/mo | Review ↗ | |
| 08 | Writesonic AI draft generator & brainstorm tool |
Writing | 8.2 | No | $13/mo | Review ↗ | |
| 09 | Readwise Reader AI-powered reading & highlighting tool |
Productivity | 7.9 | Free | $8/mo | Review ↗ | |
| 10 | Wolfram Alpha Computational math & science engine |
Tutoring | 7.8 | Free | $5/mo | Review ↗ |