The kids' software directory

AI tutors and tutoring

AI tutors and tutoring services: the ones that guide a child's thinking and the ones that hand over answers.

37 researched
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Facts from each maker's own pages (terms, pricing, privacy), with our one-line take. A to Z; we rank nothing until we have tried it.

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ALEKS
McGraw Hill (ALEKS Corporation) · ages school-age students through college (K-12 and higher ed courses)
A rigorous, mastery-based option for motivated older students or homeschoolers; younger or easily bored kids may prefer something more playful.
Desk researchFree, with paid extras
Brainly
Brainly · ages grades 7-12
May suit teens who want structured homework practice and parents who want a human in the loop; ad tracking and public posting are drawbacks for younger children.
Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads
Brilliant
Brilliant Worldwide, Inc. · ages about 10-18 and adults (grade 5 to college)
A strong pick for motivated middle and high schoolers who like puzzles, if the price fits; younger kids and families wanting free tools should look elsewhere.
Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads
Buddy.ai
Buddy.ai · ages about 3-8
Engaging speaking practice for preschoolers learning English; privacy-minded parents should skip the recording consent or delete data regularly.
Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads
Cambly Kids
Cambly Inc. · ages about 4-15
Helpful for children learning English as a new language who need speaking practice; parents should sit in on early calls and read the recording terms.
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CENTURY
CENTURY-TECH Limited (UK) · ages about 6-16 (KS1 to GCSE), plus post-16
A sensible home or school add-on for UK families; families outside the UK curriculum will find less fit.
Desk researchFree, with paid extras
ChatGPT
OpenAI · ages 13-17 in the teen experience; adults
Most teens will meet it anyway, so link a parent account and turn on Study Mode; families wanting a tutor that never gives answers should look at a purpose-built one.
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CK-12 (with Flexi AI tutor)
CK-12 Foundation (nonprofit) · ages about 6-18 (grades 1-12)
Useful free study help for middle and high schoolers with an adult checking in; parents who don't want an AI chatbot or AI training on their child's input should look elsewhere.
Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads
Eedi (with Eedi Tutor)
Eedi · ages school-age math students (UK-based); ages not stated
A thoughtful, research-heavy math diagnosis tool for schools; parents who mind research use of data should ask the school.
Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads
Ello
Ello Technology, Inc. · ages about 5-9 (grades K-5 per the app listing)
A strong fit for a beginning reader age 5-8 whose parent is comfortable with voice recording; families wanting no microphone use or several kids on one plan should look elsewhere.
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Embibe
Embibe (Indiavidual Learning Ltd) · ages classes 1-12 and exam prep (about 6-18+)
Useful for Indian students preparing for board or entrance exams; privacy-minded parents should note the ad tracking.
Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads
Flint
Flint, Inc. · ages grades 3-12 (schools usually start in grade 3)
A reasonable choice for schools that want an AI tutor teachers can supervise closely; children under 13 can use it only through a school.
Desk researchFree, with paid extras
Google Gemini
Google · ages under 13 with Family Link; 13+ on own account
Usable for supervised homework help with a parent nearby; parents of young children should leave it off in Family Link unless they sit with the child.
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GoStudent
GoStudent Online Tutoring GmbH · ages school-age students (paid lessons 14+, or younger with parent consent)
A real tutor at a mid-range price, but read the contract: it renews automatically and is hard to exit after two weeks.
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Ignite Reading
Ignite Reading · ages grades 1-8, mostly early grades
A promising high-dose tutoring model for early readers; ask your school how recordings are stored.
Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads
Khanmigo
Khan Academy · ages school-age children and teens (under 18 through a parent or school)
A low-cost first pick for families who want an AI homework helper that holds back answers and lets a parent watch; less useful if your child won't type questions.
Desk researchThrough schools
Kira
Kira Learning · ages about 11-18 (middle and high school courses)
Worth a look for schools teaching computer science, especially in Tennessee; parents can ask the school how student chats with the tutor are stored and used.
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Kumon Math and Reading Program (with Kumon Connect)
Kumon North America, Inc. · ages about 3 to high school
Suits families who want a steady daily practice habit in math or reading with a local instructor; skip it if your child needs concept-first teaching or already has a heavy homework load.
Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads
MagicSchool
Magic School, Inc. · ages grades K-12 (students only through a teacher)
A reasonable choice for schools that train teachers to check its output; parents should ask whether it is used for IEPs or behavior plans, where testing found bias.
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Math Academy
Math Academy · ages about 9-18 and adults (4th grade math up)
A serious option for math-keen kids and homeschoolers who want to move fast; a child who needs encouragement or a human teacher may find it too self-driven.
Desk researchThrough schoolsNo ads
MATHia
Carnegie Learning, Inc. · ages grades 6-12 (about 11-18)
A well-studied choice for middle and high school math if your school offers it; not something families can buy alone.
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Mathnasium
Mathnasium LLC (franchised learning centers) · ages about 5-18 (grades K-12)
A fit for families who want regular in-person math help from people, not apps; visit the local center and get tuition in writing first.
Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads
Mathspace
Mathspace Inc. · ages about 8-18 (grades 3-12)
A strong step-by-step math practice tool for grades 3-12, free at home; families should weigh the 2026 breach and keep account details minimal.
Desk researchPaidNo ads
Outschool
Outschool, Inc. · ages about 3-18
Good for families who want a live teacher for a specific interest or gap; skip it if you are not comfortable with recorded video calls with adults you have not met.
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Preply
Preply, Inc. · ages 13+ under the terms, though marketed for younger kids
Workable for teens with a parent on the account; for younger children, the terms do not allow it, so pick a service built for kids.
Desk researchFree, with paid extras
PW (Physics Wallah)
PhysicsWallah Private Limited · ages about 11-18 (classes 6-12), plus adults
A low-cost choice for Indian teens preparing for JEE, NEET or boards; parents should read the advertising clause and watch the workload.
Desk researchFree
Rori
Rising Academies · ages grades 3-9, plus adults relearning basics
A promising, evidence-backed free tutor for children in its target countries; families elsewhere, or with kids under 13, should weigh the WhatsApp rule.
Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads
SchoolAI
SchoolAI · ages grades K-12 (and college)
One of the more carefully governed classroom AI tutors; parents can ask whether their school uses the 24/7 portal and how long chats are kept.
Desk researchThrough schools
Skye AI maths tutor
Third Space Learning · ages UK Years 3-7 and GCSE (about 7-16)
A reasonable option for schools wanting extra maths practice at scale, as long as they accept recorded lessons; parents cannot buy it directly.
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Squirrel Ai
Squirrel Ai Learning Inc. · ages PreK-grade 5 in the US
Families near a center who want structured math help may try it, but should ask the center to turn off face-based features first.
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Sylvan Learning tutoring
Sylvan Learning (Unleashed Brands) · ages grades K-12
Suits families who want a human tutor and structured plan and can pay hourly rates; skip it if you need a low-cost or self-paced option.
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Synthesis Tutor
Synthesis School, Inc. · ages 5-11
Worth a free trial for curious 5-to-11-year-olds who like math puzzles; families on a budget can get similar practice elsewhere for less.
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Think Academy
Think Academy International Education, Inc. (TAL Education Group) · ages pre-K to grade 12 (math programs start at grade 1)
Fits families who want an accelerated, contest-focused math class with a live teacher; families wary of cross-border data sharing or academic pressure should look elsewhere.
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Thinkster Math
Thinkster Learning · ages grades K-12 (K-8 plus Algebra 1 through Calculus)
Suits families who want steady human tutoring plus daily practice and can afford it; skip it if you want a low-cost app or a plan you can stop anytime.
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Varsity Tutors
Nerdy Inc. · ages about 6-18 and adults (elementary to graduate school)
Useful for families who want live one-on-one help, especially for test prep; get prices and cancellation terms in writing, and decide whether you are comfortable with recorded sessions.
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VIPKid
VIPKid (Chengdu Yudi Technology Co., Ltd.) · ages children and teens (the site gives no exact range)
Mainly for Chinese families wanting structured English lessons; families outside China or wary of recorded video leaving the country should look at other options.
Desk researchFree, with paid extras
Zuoyebang (homework help app)
Zuoyebang (Guangzhou Polar Future Culture Technology Co., Ltd.) · ages primary to high school (about 6-18)
For Chinese-speaking parents who want help checking homework; children working alone can use it to copy answers, so it needs supervision.

Know before you buy

Shut down, exposed children's data, or said unsafe things in tests.

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2 Hour Learning
2 Hour Learning (2HR Learning), the software behind Alpha School · ages grades K-12 (about 5-18)
Families drawn to fast, mastery-based learning should read the privacy policy first; anyone uneasy with webcam and screen recording of their child should skip it.

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Products G2 files here that we have not researched yet, in G2's order. Most are built for adults or businesses. G2 categories: Tutoring Software.