IXL Learning alternatives
12 programs covering the same ground as IXL Learning, sorted by price. Read the IXL Learning review if you have not ruled it out yet.
The alternatives
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Khan Academy $0
Khan Academy · Grades PreK–12
Free, nonprofit, mastery-based online learning platform spanning PreK through college. Short video lessons paired with adaptive practice and unit tests, especially strong in math and SAT prep.
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Math-U-See $135–$215/grade
Demme Learning · Grades PreK–12
Mastery-based math curriculum with physical manipulatives (Integer Blocks) and calm, clear video instruction. Each level focuses on one major concept until mastery.
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Khan Academy Kids $0
Khan Academy · Grades PreK–2
Free standalone app for ages 2-8 covering math, reading, phonics, ELA, social-emotional learning, and creative expression. Adaptive learning path with Kodi the bear as the mascot.
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Life of Fred $19–$57
Polka Dot Publishing · Grades K–12
Story-driven math curriculum following a five-year-old math professor named Fred through humorous adventures. Teaches math concepts embedded in narrative fiction rather than through traditional instruction.
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Math Mammoth $30–$40/grade
Math Mammoth · Grades K–8
Affordable, conceptual mastery math curriculum with self-teaching worktexts. Strong on mental math and number sense. Available as printable PDFs.
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Khanmigo $44/year
Khan Academy · Grades 3–12
Khan Academy's GPT-4-powered Socratic AI tutor. Guides students to answers rather than giving them. Integrates with Khan content across math, science, humanities, AP, and SAT prep. $44/yr covers up to 10 children.
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Teaching Textbooks $49–$84/year
Teaching Textbooks · Grades 3–12
Self-teaching digital math curriculum with video instruction and automatic grading. Designed for maximum student independence — minimal parent involvement required.
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Prodigy Math $59–$119/year
Prodigy Education · Grades K–8
Gamified RPG math platform where wizard-themed battles are gated by adaptive math questions. Standards-aligned, free base game, ESA-approved in multiple states.
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Saxon Math $95–$148/grade
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt · Grades K–12
Traditional spiral math curriculum with constant review. Each daily lesson introduces a small new concept, then includes a large problem set mixing new and previously taught material.
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DreamBox Math $99–$150/year
Discovery Education · Grades K–8
Adaptive, gamified K-8 math platform with virtual manipulatives and an intelligent learning engine that tracks tens of thousands of data points per session. Especially strong in K-5.
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Beast Academy $100–$192/year
Art of Problem Solving · Grades K–5
Advanced problem-solving math for gifted elementary students, presented through comic-book-style Guide Books and an interactive online platform.
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Synthesis Tutor $119–$300/year
Synthesis School · Grades K–5
Voice-guided AI math tutor for ages 5-11 that adapts to how the child thinks, not just whether they got the right answer. Family plan covers up to 7 kids for $119/yr.
Common questions
- What can I use instead of IXL Learning?
- Khan Academy, Math-U-See, and Khan Academy Kids are the closest math alternatives by grade coverage and format. Which one fits depends on how much teacher prep you want and whether your student does better with video, workbooks, or living books.
- Is there a free alternative to IXL Learning?
- Khan Academy and Khan Academy Kids are free. Free math programs generally ask more of the parent -- less is scripted, and you assemble the scope and sequence yourself.
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