KAlgebra vs MathType

KAlgebra

Description: KAlgebra is a free open-source math software focused on algebra, geometry and calculus. It provides computational tools for solving, graphing and manipulating equations and functions. Ideal for students and teachers.

Type: software

Pricing: Free

MathType

Description: MathType is a powerful interactive equation editor for Windows and Mac that lets you create mathematical notation for word processing, web pages, desktop publishing, presentations, elearning, and for TeX, LaTeX, and MathML documents. It has an intuitive graphical interface allowing you to type or handwrite equations.

Type: software

KAlgebra Features

• Graphing calculator for 2D and 3D graphs
• Step-by-step solver for algebra, calculus and geometry
• Supports variables, functions, matrices and complex numbers
• Interactive geometry tools
• Supports LaTeX expressions and equations
• Can plot data sets and do regressions
• Extensive math symbol library
• Customizable interface

MathType Features

• WYSIWYG equation editor
• Handwriting recognition
• LaTeX and MathML support
• Copy equations as images
• Insert equations into Office, Pages and Google Docs
• Supports over 400 math symbols and templates
• Automatic formatting of equations
• Real-time preview when typing equations
• Import and export equations

KAlgebra

• Free

MathType

• Not listed