Best Adaptive Learning Software in 2026
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In short: Duolingo is ranked #1 of 30 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Khan Academy and MobyMax. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Khan Academy. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Khan Academy at $0.83/mo.
Adaptive learning software can support learning paths and practice that adjust to learners. MobyMax and Khan Academy lead the ranked entries, with IXL Math close behind. Compare adaptive learning paths, adaptive practice, and diagnostic assessment to see which learning features are listed. Content authoring may matter if you need to create materials, while LMS integrations and offline access can affect how a tool fits your setup. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost points to weigh alongside those capabilities. ALEKS and Lecturio also appear among the early entries. Browse in the stated order or focus on the teaching and learning features most relevant to your students.
30 adaptive learning software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Duolingo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free
- 2 Khan Academy iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$0.83/mo
- 3 MobyMax iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$7.99/mo
- 4 IXL Math iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$6.58/mo Adaptive practice: YesAdaptive learning paths: YesDiagnostic assessment: Yes
- 5 Lecturio iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3 Adaptive practice: YesAdaptive learning paths: YesDiagnostic assessment: Yes
- 6 Rhapsode iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Adaptive practice: YesAdaptive learning paths: YesDiagnostic assessment: Yes
- 7 DreamBox Learning iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$8.33/mo Adaptive practice: YesAdaptive learning paths: YesDiagnostic assessment: Yes
- 8 Synap iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1£100/mo
- 9 Cambridge Aspire iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0
- 10 ScootPad iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$12/mo Adaptive practice: YesAdaptive learning paths: YesDiagnostic assessment: Yes
- 11 ALEKS iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$19.95/mo
- 12 MATHia Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9
- 13 Squirrel AI Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Adaptive practice: YesAdaptive learning paths: YesDiagnostic assessment: Yes
- 14 FullRecall iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Adaptive practice: Yes
- 15 AcadAlly Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Adaptive practice: YesAdaptive learning paths: YesDiagnostic assessment: Yes
- 16 Axonify iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6
- 17 Osmosis iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Adaptive practice: YesAdaptive learning paths: YesDiagnostic assessment: Yes
- 18 Primer iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Adaptive practice: YesAdaptive learning paths: YesDiagnostic assessment: Yes
- 19 CENTURY No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5£12.49/mo
- 20 Lumastery No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Adaptive practice: YesAdaptive learning paths: YesDiagnostic assessment: Yes
- 21 Zearn Math No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4
- 22 Knewton Alta No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3$10.95/mo Adaptive practice: YesAdaptive learning paths: YesDiagnostic assessment: Yes
- 23 Torus No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Adaptive practice: YesAdaptive learning paths: Yes
- 24 AttoLearn No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Adaptive practice: YesAdaptive learning paths: Yes
- 25 OATutor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Adaptive practice: YesAdaptive learning paths: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which adaptive learning software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Duolingo is ranked #1 of 30 with a score of 7.9. Khan Academy is second and MobyMax third.
How many of these have a free plan?
3 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Khan Academy has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.83/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.