--- description: Review of MathType Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: MathType | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [eLearning Authoring Software](/directory/1495/elearning-authoring/software) > [MathType](/software/319536/mathtype) # MathType Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/319536/mathtype Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/319536/mathtype?page=2) > MathType is the world’s leading equation editor that allows you to write math notation as easily as you write text. Perfect for students, teachers, editors, and technical writers, MathType streamlines the creation of high-quality technical and scientific content across various platforms. With full symbol coverage, MathType stands out as the only equation editor of its kind. But MathType is not just for math – it also simplifies chemical notation with ChemType and its customized toolbar that includes the periodic table and other chemistry-related symbols. MathType is compatible with a wide range of workspaces like Microsoft 365, WPS, Google Workspace, and text editors such as TinyMCE or CKEditor. It also integrates with popular LMS platforms such as Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, or Schoology. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 6 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 6 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Wiris ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$61.95 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: The subscription-based pricing for educational institutions starts at $0.60 per student per year, with a minimum purchase required. MathType also offers individual licensing starting at $49.95 per user per year. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, English, Estonian, European Portuguese, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 200 more ## Features - Content Library - Content Management - Course Publishing - Interactive Learning - Learning Management - Mobile Access - Quizzes - Self-paced Learning ## Integrations (10 total) - CKEditor - Froala - Google Classroom - Google Workspace - Microsoft PowerPoint - Microsoft Word - Moodle - Schoology - TinyMCE - WPS Office ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [eLearning Authoring Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/1495/elearning-authoring/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Mexty](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/529986/Mexty) — 4.9/5 (22 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Mathtype Best tool for K1-12 teacher" — 4.0/5 > **Chamroeunrith** | *13 June 2022* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: is stable and well-integrated with other platforms such as moodle and google classroom and collaboration works for the new version lets teachers work with each other on the same page. the best feature I like is handwriting we can write the formula in handwriting and it converts to the MathType formula. > > **Cons**: it's excellent already, for the new version, but if you are using the old version please move to the new version on the cloud to get rich features. > > previously we had problems with integration between MathType with learning management systems such as google classroom. Still, since the new version release, we can integrate with the google classroom well, especially during the covid situation student can not come to class, teachers can not meet each other, but the teacher can still work with another teacher online using MathType. ----- ### "La solución perfecta para trabajar ecuaciones" — 4.0/5 > **Patty** | *11 May 2023* | Graphic Design | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Es una herramienta muy útil para trabajar con fórmulas matemáticas, científicas y químicas de manera fácil y precisa. > > **Cons**: Presenta problemas de compatibilidad con algunas versiones de Microsoft Word. No funciona para los sistemas operativos de Mac Catalina en adelante. > > Gracias a su integración con Microsoft Word el trabajo de diagramación de libros de física, matemática y química ha resultado mucho más rápido y eficiente permitiendo la exportación de ecuaciones en formatos pdf y eps que pueden ser editadas en cualquier momento con MathType. ----- ### "La herramienta profesional más efectiva para creación de formulas." — 5.0/5 > **Juan Pablo** | *28 October 2022* | Design | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: La facilidad de uso y la compatibilidad con mis programas de diseño y publiación como Microsoft Word e Indesign. > > **Cons**: Para usuarios Mac que tienen una version susperior de sisteam operativo Mojave, es te programa a sufrido cambios que impiden el usarlo de forma profesional, ahora se limita a la creación de formulas en Office 365. > > En los últimas años mi expriencia ha sido completament epositiva, ya que hete nido la oportunidad de diseñar libros escolares de matemáticas y física con formulas muy complejas pero a partir de la última versión es prácticamente imposible el trabjar de forma profesioanal con software de diseño, ya que ahora solo puedeo usarlo para Office 365 y ya no exsite compatibilidad ocn los nuevos sistemas a partir de Mac OS Catalina en adelante, y el soporte técnico prácticamente no da ninguna solución ----- ### "An overview of MathType software" — 5.0/5 > **Felix** | *13 November 2022* | Telecommunications | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very easy to use interface for typing complex equations. > > **Cons**: Not compatible with multiple operating systems such as Mac book. ----- ### "Mathtype is a must for edtech companies to design quality teaching content." — 5.0/5 > **pawan** | *27 July 2022* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Complex mathematical equations can be easily inserted in the solution. This app integrates with Ms Word which helps in making instant mathtype equations directly in the word file. All the symbols are present in the tool. > > **Cons**: This tool cannot be used without training. The interface is difficult to handle in the beginning. The tool has different prices based on the requirement. > > Easy to make textbook solutions requiring mathematical equations for physics, chemistry and maths. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/319536/mathtype?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/319536/mathtype) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data