In short
How they differ.
Worked out from the makers' own pages, read Oct 20, 2026. Prices change; check before you pay.
- Both have a free plan.
- Khanmigo's cheapest paid plan is cheaper: $4 a month against $20.
- ChatGPT study mode also has a phone app and computer app.
Side by side
The details.
| ChatGPT study mode | Khanmigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | OpenAI | Khan Academy (nonprofit) |
| What it says it is | “a learning experience that helps you work through problems step by step instead of just getting an answer.” | “Khanmigo, built by nonprofit Khan Academy, is a top-rated AI for education.” |
| Free plan | Yes'available to logged in users on Free, Plus, Pro, Team' at launch. | YesFree for teachers; learners and parents pay. |
| Plans | Plus: $20 a month | Learners: $4 a monthFamilies (parents): $4 a monthDistricts: not in US$ |
| Runs on | web, desktop, mobile | web |
| Latest update | Create flashcards in ChatGPT, Sep 22, 2026 | — |
| Its terms | “some inconsistent behavior and mistakes across conversations.”In its terms · OpenAI: Introducing study mode in ChatGPT | — |
| Disputes | None on file | None on file |
| Sources | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · Description · company-reported | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · Description · company-reported |
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