Best Chegg Alternatives in 2026
30 AI tools that can replace Chegg, ranked by how much of what Chegg does they cover. The percentage is a match score, not a popularity score.
Replacing: Chegg — Chegg is a student study service offering step-by-step solutions, practice questions, expeInput: text · Output: text
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Course Hero is a study platform that combines millions of student-shared course documents with AI homework help and tutors.
Input: text, images · Output: text
Mobile app
100%Near drop-in replacement · same core category as Chegg
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity20/20
Shared goals 3 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework HelpGrammar CheckingMath
Also tagged for
Flashcards
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Screenshot a calculus problem
Input: text, images, audio, documents, web pages · Output: text
From $12.99/mo
86%Strong alternative · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals18/25
- Feature description similarity13/20
Shared goals 2 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework HelpMath
Also tagged for
Note TakingFlashcardsQuizzes
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Feen AI is a study and homework assistant for students.
Input: text, images, audio, documents, web pages · Output: text
Free planFrom $6/mo
89%Strong alternative · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals18/25
- Feature description similarity16/20
Shared goals 2 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework HelpMath
Also tagged for
FlashcardsQuizzes
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Chat with AI tutors that actually read your handwritten calculus problems
Input: text, images · Output: text
Free planFrom $3.99/mo
86%Strong alternative · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals18/25
- Feature description similarity13/20
Shared goals 2 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework HelpMath
Also tagged for
Flashcards
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Gauth is an AI homework helper that solves questions across school subjects.
Input: text, images · Output: text
Free planFrom $6.66/moMobile app
91%Near drop-in replacement · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals18/25
- Feature description similarity17/20
Shared goals 2 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework HelpMath
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Can't tell if Edubrain actually offers a free tier
Input: text, images, audio, documents · Output: text
Free planFrom $16/mo
83%Strong alternative · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals18/25
- Feature description similarity10/20
Shared goals 2 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework HelpMath
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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A college chemistry student stares at a handwritten stoichiometry problem at 11 PM
Input: text, images · Output: text
Free planFrom $10/moAPI
85%Strong alternative · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals18/25
- Feature description similarity12/20
Shared goals 2 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework HelpMath
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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EzSolve is an AI homework helper that runs on a phone.
Input: text, images · Output: text
From $3.99/moMobile app
84%Strong alternative · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals18/25
- Feature description similarity10/20
Shared goals 2 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework HelpMath
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Your grades improve because GradesAI builds study materials that actually match what you'll see on exams
Input: text, documents · Output: text
Free planFrom $19.99/mo
82%Strong alternative · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals18/25
- Feature description similarity9/20
Shared goals 2 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework HelpMath
Also tagged for
FlashcardsQuizzes
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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More than 3 million students rely on Caktus to power through coursework faster
Input: text, documents · Output: text
Free planFrom $19.99/mo
80%Strong alternative · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals18/25
- Feature description similarity7/20
Shared goals 2 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework HelpMath
Also tagged for
Essay WritingFlashcardsQuizzesHumanizing Text
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Students stuck on homework open Question AI and choose how they want to ask
Input: text, images · Output: text
Free planFrom $3.92/mo
84%Strong alternative · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals18/25
- Feature description similarity11/20
Shared goals 2 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework HelpMath
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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AI study partner for homework help, notes, flashcards, quizzes, and exam prep.
Input: text, images, audio, documents, web pages · Output: text
Free plan
76%Strong alternative · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals11/25
- Feature description similarity10/20
Shared goals 1 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework Help
Also tagged for
FlashcardsQuizzes
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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StudyBuddy runs as a Chrome extension across most major platforms
Input: text, images · Output: text
Free trialFrom $5.99/mo
77%Strong alternative · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals11/25
- Feature description similarity11/20
Shared goals 1 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework Help
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Most AI tutors either give you direct answers or leave you completely lost
Input: text, images · Output: text
Free planFrom $13.33/mo
76%Strong alternative · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals11/25
- Feature description similarity9/20
Shared goals 1 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework Help
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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College Tools costs $19
Input: text, images, audio, documents, web pages · Output: text, audio
Free planFrom $19.99/mo
78%Strong alternative · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals11/25
- Feature description similarity12/20
Shared goals 1 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework Help
Also tagged for
Note TakingFlashcardsQuizzes
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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You can't actually try Studocu Ask AI without passing a security check first
Input: text, documents · Output: text
Free plan
74%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals11/25
- Feature description similarity8/20
Shared goals 1 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework Help
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Thea is an AI-powered study tool designed to facilitate more effective learning for students.
Rather than just aiding memorization, Thea is geared towards helping users actually master the material
Input: images, audio, video, documents, web pages · Output: text
Free planFrom $1.67/mo
74%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals11/25
- Feature description similarity8/20
Shared goals 1 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework Help
Also tagged for
FlashcardsQuizzes
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Students upload readings and lecture recordings to Asksia AI
Input: text, images, audio, documents, web pages · Output: text
From $7.99/mo
74%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals11/25
- Feature description similarity7/20
Shared goals 1 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework Help
Also tagged for
SummarizingTranscriptionFlashcardsQuizzesTeaching
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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You snap a photo of that calculus problem you can't crack and get a detailed solution in seconds
Input: text, images, documents · Output: text
Free planFrom $4.99/mo
75%Strong alternative · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals11/25
- Feature description similarity9/20
Shared goals 1 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework Help
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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AI guide for international students applying to Chinese universities
Input: text · Output: text
Free planFrom $9.99/mo
73%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals11/25
- Feature description similarity7/20
Shared goals 1 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework Help
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Teams hunting for shared AI homework support should look elsewhere
Input: text · Output: text
Free planFrom $6/mo
75%Strong alternative · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals11/25
- Feature description similarity9/20
Shared goals 1 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework Help
Also tagged for
Essay WritingRewriting
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Classology is a study app that converts course material into things you can revise from.
Input: images, audio, video, documents · Output: text, audio
Mobile appBrowser extension
79%Strong alternative · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals11/25
- Feature description similarity12/20
Shared goals 1 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework Help
Also tagged for
Note TakingFlashcardsQuizzes
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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74%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals11/25
- Feature description similarity8/20
Shared goals 1 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework Help
Also tagged for
FlashcardsQuizzesTeaching
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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StudentAI pulls from YouTube videos and PDF documents to create study materials that ChatGPT can't generate directly
Input: text, documents, web pages · Output: text
Free planFrom $9/mo
72%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals11/25
- Feature description similarity6/20
Shared goals 1 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework Help
Also tagged for
Essay WritingTeaching
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Point your cursor at anything on screen and get AI help with what you're looking at
Input: text, images · Output: text
Free planFrom $12/mo
72%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals11/25
- Feature description similarity6/20
Shared goals 1 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework Help
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Teach Anything answers nearly everything you throw at it
Input: text · Output: text
Free planFrom $6.9/mo
72%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals11/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Shared goals 1 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework Help
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Brainly is an AI homework helper and test prep service for students in grades 7 to 12, sold mainly through parents.
Input: text, images, documents · Output: text
75%Strong alternative · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals11/25
- Feature description similarity9/20
Shared goals 1 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework Help
Also tagged for
Teaching
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Chrome extensions for academic help aren't exactly rare
Input: text, images · Output: text, code
Free planFrom $5/mo
74%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals11/25
- Feature description similarity8/20
Shared goals 1 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework Help
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Plans and pricing exist for ExamWhisper
Input: images · Output: text, audio
From $9.99/mo
73%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals11/25
- Feature description similarity6/20
Shared goals 1 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework Help
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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You'll need your own OpenAI API key to get Explainia running
Input: text · Output: text
Free planFrom $6/mo
71%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Chegg
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Chegg's goals11/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Shared goals 1 of the 3 we tag Chegg for
Homework Help
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Best Chegg alternatives by goal
Every goal has its own ranked list — the match score is recomputed for that job alone.
At a glance: top Chegg alternatives
| Tool | Match | Input | Output | Pricing | Free plan | Rating | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hero | 100% | text, images | text | — | No | — | AI Homework Helper |
| Solvely | 86% | text, images, audio, documents, web pages | text | From $12.99/mo | No | — | AI Homework Helper |
| Feen AI | 89% | text, images, audio, documents, web pages | text | From $6/mo | Yes | — | AI Homework Helper |
| Studyable | 86% | text, images | text | From $3.99/mo | Yes | — | AI Homework Helper |
| Gauth | 91% | text, images | text | From $6.66/mo | Yes | — | AI Homework Helper |
| Edubrain | 83% | text, images, audio, documents | text | From $16/mo | Yes | — | AI Homework Helper |
Frequently asked
What is the best Chegg alternative?
Course Hero (100% match) is the closest alternative to Chegg: Course Hero is a study platform that combines millions of student-shared course documents with AI homework help and tutors. Solvely (86% match) and Feen AI (89% match) come next.
Is there a free alternative to Chegg?
Yes. 22 of the 30 ranked alternatives have a free plan or free tier, including Feen AI, Studyable, Gauth.
What is the best Chegg alternative for solving math problems?
Math AI ranks first for solving math problems at 88% match. See the full list of Chegg alternatives for Math.
What is the best Chegg alternative for checking grammar?
Trinka AI ranks first for checking grammar at 89% match. See the full list of Chegg alternatives for Grammar Checking.
How is the match percentage calculated?
It measures how much of Chegg's job a tool can take over: shared core category, how many of the same use cases it covers and how similar its feature set is. Popularity and ratings never change the percentage; they only break ties in the order. Lists are recomputed nightly and reviewed by editors for the most-visited tools.
How this list is ranked
The match score measures how much of Chegg's job each tool can take over: shared core category, how many of the same use cases it covers, and how similar its feature set is. Popularity and ratings do not change the score; they only break ties in the order.
Lists are recomputed nightly from the live catalog and reviewed by our editors for the most-visited tools. Sponsored placements are marked and sit outside the ranking.