Math42 Alternatives

Math42 is described as 'MATH 42 helps over 2.200.000 middle-school, high-school and college students, to solve their math problems and get better grades at the fraction of the cost of a private tutor. MATH 42 helps with (1) intelligent approaches to the solution, (2) step-by-step solutions of their' and is an app in the education & reference category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Math42 for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPad, iPhone, Mac and Web-based apps. The best Math42 alternative is Wolfram Alpha, which is free. Other great apps like Math42 are SpeedCrunch, Qalculate!, fxSolver and Numi.

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  1. Wolfram Alpha icon

    Wolfram Alpha

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    Wolfram Alpha is a "Computational Knowledge Engine" - different from a search engine, it answers factual queries directly by computing the answer from structured data, rather than providing a list of documents or web pages that might contain the answer.

    60 Wolfram Alpha alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Wolfram Alpha screenshot 1

    Wolfram Alpha Features

    1.  Math Solver
    2.  Equation solving
    3.  Built-in search engine
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free

    Wolfram Alpha VS Math42

     

    • Wolfram Alpha is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Math42.

    • Wolfram Alpha is the most popular free alternative to Math42.

    • Wolfram Alpha is Freemium and ProprietaryMath42 is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. SpeedCrunch icon

    SpeedCrunch

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    SpeedCrunch is a free, fast, high precision open source algebraic calculator with an intuitive interface and many features, such as variables, syntax highlighting, functions, persistent input history & more.

    127 SpeedCrunch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    Discontinued

    Last release 2016. Only available in Windows 32-bit binary.

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Variables
    2.  Persistent History
    3.  Portable
    4.  Input history
    5.  Live Preview
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Activity history
    11.  Multiple languages
    12.  Inline editing

    SpeedCrunch VS Math42

     

    • SpeedCrunch is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Math42.

    • SpeedCrunch is the most popular Open Source alternative to Math42.

    • SpeedCrunch is Free and Open SourceMath42 is Freemium and Proprietary
    • SpeedCrunch is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMath42 is not according to our users
  4. Qalculate! icon

    Qalculate!

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    Qalculate! is a multi-purpose cross-platform desktop calculator. It is simple to use but provides power and versatility normally reserved for complicated math packages, as well as useful tools for everyday needs (such as currency conversion and percent calculation).

    112 Qalculate! alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Unit converter
    2.  Currency Conversion
    3.  Graphing calculator
    4.  Natural Language Processing
    5.  Persistent History
    6.  Variables
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Exchange rates
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Portable
    12.  Dark Mode

    Qalculate! VS Math42

     
  5. fxSolver icon

    fxSolver

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    Online math solver, equation editor and database, graphing calculator and science/engineering problem helper.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    Solver page

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Formula Builder
    2.  Equation editor
    3.  Editable calculations
    4.  Engineering calculator
    5.  Equation solving
    6.  Shared links
    7.  Graphs

    fxSolver VS Math42

     
  6. Numi icon

    Numi

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    Numi is a handy calculator app for macOS. It allows to describe tasks the natural way and instantly get an accurate answer. For example, $20 in euro - 5% discount or today + 2 weeks. Numi is not limited to simple calculations, it can solve expressions of any complexity, with...

    119 Numi alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Numi screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Currency Conversion
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Side-by-Side View
    7.  Real-time translation
    8.  Natural Language Processing
    9.  Sits in the MenuBar
    10.  Data export/import
    11.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Numi VS Math42

     
  7. Soulver icon

    Soulver

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    Do you ever grab a calculator & the back of an envelope to work through an idea or problem that involves some math?

    115 Soulver alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Soulver screenshot 1

    Soulver Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Currency Conversion
    3.  Natural Language Processing
    4.  Side-by-Side View
    5.  Editable calculations

    Soulver VS Math42

     

    • Soulver is the most popular commercial alternative to Math42.

    • Soulver is Paid and ProprietaryMath42 is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Google Calculator icon

    Google Calculator

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    Calculator provides simple and advanced mathematical functions in a beautifully designed app.

    160 Google Calculator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
    Google Calculator screenshot 1

    Google Calculator Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Google Calculator VS Math42

     
  10. GeoGebra Scientific Calculator icon

    GeoGebra Scientific Calculator

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    Free online scientific calculator from GeoGebra: perform calculations with fractions, statistics and exponential functions, logarithms, trigonometry and much more!

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    GeoGebra Scientific Calculator screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Ad-free

    GeoGebra Scientific Calculator VS Math42

     
  11. ReCalc icon

    ReCalc

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    A modern calculator using Wolfram Alpha.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    ReCalc screenshot 1

    ReCalc Features

    1.  Currency Conversion
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  AI-Powered

    ReCalc VS Math42

     
  12. RealCalc Scientific Calculator icon

    RealCalc Scientific Calculator

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    RealCalc Scientific Calculator Android's #1 Scientific Calculator. A fully featured scientific calculator which looks and operates like the real thing. Looking for fractions? Degrees/minutes/seconds? Landscape mode? You need RealCalc Plus. See elsewhere on this page for the l.

    136 RealCalc Scientific Calculator alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    RealCalc Scientific Calculator screenshot 1
    RealCalc Scientific Calculator screenshot 2

    RealCalc Scientific Calculator Features

    1.  Unit converter

    RealCalc Scientific Calculator VS Math42

     
  13. PCalc icon

    PCalc

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    PCalc is the powerful choice for scientists, engineers, students, programmers, or indeed anybody looking for a feature rich calculator. It includes an optional RPN mode and multi-line display, a choice of button layouts, an extensive set of unit conversions and constants, a...

    151 PCalc alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    PCalc screenshot 1

    PCalc Features

    1.  Reverse Polish notation (RPN)
    2.  Unit converter

    PCalc VS Math42

     
  14. Kalk Calculator icon

    Kalk Calculator

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    Kalk is a convergent calculator application built with the Kirigami framework. Although it is mainly targeted for mobile Linux platforms, it can also be used on the desktop.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Plasma Mobile
    Kalk Calculator screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  KDE

    Kalk Calculator VS Math42

     
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