ALEKS vs MATHia

ALEKS is a learning service offering adaptive learning, guided lessons, and gamified practice. Individual subscriptions give students access to all courses, but only one course at a time. The service lists parent reporting and runs on the web, Windows, macOS, iPad/iOS, and Android tablets. Offline access is not available. There is no free plan. The 1-Month plan costs $19.95 a month; the 3-Months plan costs $49.95 a month; the 6-Months plan costs $99.95 a month; and the 12-Months plan costs $179.95 a month. ALEKS was founded in 1999. Its listed features combine adaptive study with guided lesson content and practice, while parent reporting provides a listed reporting feature for families. The subscription structure offers several durations, with the same one-course-at-a-time limit described for individual access across the plans.

MATHia is adaptive math software for middle- and high-school students, providing individual support, real-time feedback and assessments. It responds to student actions with skill-by-skill feedback and contextual hints, while a Progress Meter shows progress across multiple skills. Reports cover sessions, skills, student details, standards, APLSE and leadership information. LiveLab shows whether students are working or idle and can alert educators when learners need support or reach milestones. Listed courses include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Integrated Math I–III, with RTI support. MATHia is intended for grades 6–8 and 9–12. It supports Windows, macOS, iPadOS, Android tablets and Chromebooks through a web browser. Phones and other small devices are not recommended, and pop-up blockers must be turned off to access the software. Access through Clever, including SAML/SSO and Instant Login, and ClassLink roster integration are documented. Pricing is available on request; no public price is listed.