Khanmigo
Khan Academy's AI tutor that guides students through learning with Socratic questioning — not just answers, but understanding
PaidResearch
$44/year for students and families; free for teachers
Overview
Khanmigo is Khan Academy's AI tutor, built on the principle that a good tutor doesn't give you answers — it helps you discover them. Rather than solving problems for students, Khanmigo asks guiding questions, identifies misconceptions, and adjusts to each student's pace and level, covering K-12 through college subjects.
Key Features
- Socratic tutoring method: guides students to answers through questions
- Covers math, science, history, writing, and computer science
- Aligned with Khan Academy's curriculum and exercises
- Writing Coach for essay feedback and development
- Debate Practice and historical figure conversations for humanities
- Teacher tools: lesson planning, rubrics, and progress monitoring
- Free for all teachers and schools
Pricing: $44/year for students and families; completely free for teachers and educators.
Pros
- Teaches rather than just answers — students actually learn
- Free for teachers — lower barrier for classroom adoption
- Backed by Khan Academy's trusted educational reputation
- Covers the full K-12 curriculum coherently
Cons
- Only useful within the Khan Academy curriculum and content
- Not suited for specialized or advanced professional subjects
- Subscription cost may be a barrier for some families
Tags
educationtutoringk12mathsciencesocratic-methodkhan-academy
