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Khanmigo

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Khan Academy's AI tutor and teaching assistant that guides students without giving answers away. Free for teachers; $4/month for learners and families.

Rated 4.5 out of 5
Pricing checked October 30, 2026

Our verdict

Khanmigo is the most responsible AI tutor available. Instead of handing out answers, it asks guiding questions and helps students work things out, all grounded in Khan Academy’s lessons. Teachers get powerful planning tools for free, and families pay just $4 per month. It is less flexible than a general chatbot, which is exactly the point.

Best for: Students, parents and teachers who want safe, guided AI tutoring

Pros

  • Socratic tutoring that guides rather than gives answers
  • Free AI tools for teachers
  • Very affordable at $4 per month for families
  • Parent visibility and moderation alerts

Cons

  • Focused on Khan Academy content
  • Less flexible than ChatGPT or Claude for open-ended tasks
  • District pricing not public
  • Best for school-age learners

Khanmigo is an AI-powered tutor and teaching assistant built by Khan Academy, the nonprofit education platform. For students, it acts as a patient tutor that asks guiding questions, gives hints and feedback on writing and coding, and helps with debate practice and college and career planning.

For teachers, Khanmigo is free and helps create lesson plans, rubrics, exit tickets and learning objectives, and summarizes student work so teachers can spot who needs help.

Key features

  • Personalized tutoring in math, science, humanities and more, tied to Khan Academy content.
  • Guided writing and debate with immediate feedback.
  • Real-time coding feedback for computer science learners.
  • Career and college admissions coaching for older students.
  • Teacher tools for lesson plans, rubrics and exit tickets.
  • Parent dashboard with chat history and moderation alerts.

Khanmigo pricing

PlanPriceWho it is forHighlights
TeachersFreeTeachersLesson planning, rubrics, student work summaries
Learners$4/month or $44/yearStudentsPersonalized tutoring, writing and coding feedback
Parents and families$4/month or $44/yearFamiliesLearner features plus child accounts and moderation alerts
DistrictsPrice on requestSchools and districtsDistrict access, data, rostering and SSO

Individual prices exclude sales tax.

Our experience using Khanmigo

Khanmigo behaves the way a good tutor should: when a student asks for an answer, it asks what they have tried and nudges them to the next step. For parents worried about AI doing homework for their kids, that design is reassuring.

For older students and adults who want a general assistant, ChatGPT or Claude are more flexible. For flashcard-based revision, Quizlet is a better fit.

Who should use Khanmigo?

Khanmigo is ideal for K-12 students, homeschooling families and teachers who want AI support that encourages real learning.

Khanmigo vs alternatives

Quizlet is better for flashcards and exam revision. Duolingo focuses on languages. Coursera suits adult learners seeking certificates. ChatGPT is a general-purpose alternative.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Khanmigo free?

Khanmigo is free for teachers. Learners and families pay $4 per month or $44 per year.

Does Khanmigo give students the answers?

No. It is designed to guide students with questions and hints rather than simply giving answers.

Can parents monitor Khanmigo?

Yes. Parent accounts can view children’s interaction history and receive moderation alerts.

How much does Khanmigo cost for schools?

District pricing is available on request.

What subjects does Khanmigo cover?

It covers subjects on Khan Academy, including math, science, humanities, writing and computing.

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Quick facts

Pricing
Freemium
Starting price
Free for teachers; $4/month or $44/year for learners
Free plan / trial
Free for teachers
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
API
No

Rating breakdown

Ease of use
Rated 4.6 out of 5
Output quality
Rated 4.5 out of 5
Value for money
Rated 4.9 out of 5
Support
Rated 4.2 out of 5

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