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Khanmigo

Socratic AI tutor by Khan Academy
★★★★4.7 Free

Overview

Khanmigo is Khan Academy's AI tutor powered by GPT-4, designed to guide students through problems using Socratic questioning rather than giving direct answers. It integrates with Khan Academy's math, science, and humanities curriculum, making it one of the most educationally sound AI tutors.

Pricing Plans

Free for teachers (classroom tools)
$4/mo ($44/year) for learners and parents
$10/student/year for district subscriptions

Features

API Access
Team Collaboration
Templates
Browser Extension
Mobile App
Integrations: Khan Academy curriculum, Teacher dashboard, Student progress tracking

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Guides students to answers via Socratic questioning — promotes actual learning
  • From trusted non-profit Khan Academy
  • Free for teachers, very affordable at $4/mo for students

Cons

  • Limited to Khan Academy's subject areas
  • Web-only — no mobile app
  • Less conversational than ChatGPT for open-ended learning

Best For

K-12 students and parents wanting a safe, curriculum-aligned AI tutor that teaches rather than gives answers