Comparison
SparkMentor vs Khanmigo: two tutors that ask you back
Khanmigo lives inside Khan Academy's lessons, and its learner plans are sold only in the United States. SparkMentor is built around your own subjects, mistakes and exam, wherever you study, in 14 languages, by text and voice.
Why SparkMentor wins
- You're preparing for JEE, NEET, CUET or a board exam and want a plan from the syllabus
- You want to talk problems through with a voice tutor
- You want review cards and a mistake log built from your own sessions
- You study outside the United States
Side by side
| Feature | SparkMentor | Khanmigo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free to start (1,000 credits, then 300 a month). Standard $14.99/month (₹899), Pro $19.99/month (₹1,499) | About $4/month or $44/year (learner or parent plan, US only); free for teachers |
| Approach | Socratic: explains, then asks you the next step | Inside Khan Academy's exercises |
| Built around | Your subjects, uploads, mistakes and exam | Khan Academy's own courses and exercises |
| Exam plans | Day-by-day plans from official syllabi (JEE, NEET, CBSE…) | Follows Khan Academy course mastery, not exam plans |
| Voice tutor | Live voice tutoring (Standard, Pro), video on Pro | Text-first |
| Availability | Worldwide, in 14 languages | Learner and parent plans are US-only |
In more detail
01
Your work, not a course's
Khanmigo works inside Khan Academy's lessons. SparkMentor starts from whatever you bring it, a worksheet, your notes or a syllabus, and tutors you through it step by step.
02
Exams and the long game
SparkMentor keeps a record across weeks: a mistake log by concept, spaced review cards and, for Indian exams, a day-by-day plan from the official syllabus. If you're working toward a specific exam date, that structure does a lot of the planning for you.
03
Price and availability
Khanmigo's learner and parent plans are only sold in the United States. SparkMentor starts free anywhere, with paid plans priced in dollars and rupees.
The features behind this comparison
Each has its own page with how it works and what it costs.
Questions
Is SparkMentor like Khanmigo?
SparkMentor tutors the Socratic way and goes further: exam plans from official syllabi, a voice tutor, a mistake log, spaced review and 14 languages, and it works outside the US.
How much does Khanmigo cost?
Khan Academy lists the Khanmigo learner and parent subscriptions at about $4 a month or $44 a year, in the US only. SparkMentor starts free with 1,000 credits, anywhere.
Can I use Khanmigo in India?
Khan Academy says its learner and parent subscriptions are only available in the United States. SparkMentor is available in India, priced in rupees.
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