Khan Academy review

Khan Academy suits families who want a free core for math and science, or a free supplement next to a paid curriculum. The nonprofit says its learning platform has 840+ free courses covering core academic subjects for K-12 and early college, and Khan Academy Kids is a free app for ages 2 to 8. Its Khan for Families course walks parents through mastery learning, the parent dashboard and using Khan Academy as a homeschool resource. Khanmigo, the AI tutor, costs $4 a month or $44 a year; one parent subscription activates it for up to 10 kids, shows chat history, sends alerts for flagged content and adds over 20 parent tools. Khan says Khanmigo does not give answers and instead helps children think through problems. The gap is structure: there are no printed books or day-by-day lesson plans, so the parent builds the year and adds reading and hands-on work.

Who it is for

families who want a free core or supplement

Price

Khan Academy courses are free; Khanmigo for families $4 a month or $44 a year.

Just $4/month*.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 840+ free courses covering core K-12 subjects and early college
• Khan Academy Kids, a free app for ages 2 to 8
• Mastery learning with parent and learner dashboards
• Khanmigo AI tutor that guides students without giving the answer
• Khanmigo parent subscription covers up to 10 kids, with chat history and safety alerts

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Every course is free
• Strength: Khanmigo costs $4 a month or $44 a year for the whole family
• Strength: Covers early college topics for advanced students
• Weakness: No daily lesson plans or printed materials, so parents plan the year
• Weakness: Literature and hands-on science are thin compared with book-based programs
• Weakness: AI tutoring needs the paid Khanmigo subscription

Key facts

• Free courses: 840+
• Khanmigo: $4 a month or $44 a year
• Kids per Khanmigo plan: Up to 10
• Early learners: Khan Academy Kids, ages 2 to 8

Where it ranks

Khan Academy is No. 5 in our Best Homeschool Curriculum verdict and No. 6 in Best Online College Courses.