What each tool does
Khanmigo is an AI assistant built by Khan Academy, a nonprofit education organisation. For teachers, it saves preparation time and handles routine tasks. For students, it offers personalised tutoring and help with homework, along with a writing practice tool. Teachers can sign up for free, and it stresses keeping student data private.
Gauth is an AI homework helper covering maths, calculus, chemistry, biology, business, social science and more. You upload a picture of a question or paste it in, and the AI works through the answer. It also offers live tutors and a feature called Atlas that turns subjects into visual, explorable content backed by sources.
Key differences
- Approach: Khanmigo is designed as a guided tutor; Gauth focuses on working through specific homework questions.
- Human help: Gauth offers live tutor support alongside its AI.
- Teachers: Khanmigo includes tools for teachers and a programme for school districts.
- Input: Gauth lets you upload a photo of the question.
- Pricing: Both are freemium, so you can try them free; check the pricing page for current plans.
Which should you choose?
Choose Khanmigo if you are a teacher or school, or a student who wants to be guided towards understanding rather than just handed an answer. Its privacy focus is useful for schools.
Choose Gauth if you are a school or college student who wants fast help with a wide range of subjects by snapping a photo, and would like the option of a live tutor. You can test it free on your homework before paying.
Can you use both?
Yes. A student might use Gauth to get unstuck on a particular question and Khanmigo to build a deeper understanding of the topic. Just make sure you are learning the method, not only copying answers.
