Brilliant review

Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Brilliant is a subscription app for self-study learners who want math, coding and science practice rather than live lessons. The paid subscription runs at €20.83 a month, a free tier lets you test the platform first, and 40 courses plus a team plan cover group use.

Key facts

Best for
Self-study math and coding practice on an app, with a free tier to try before paying.
Subscription price
$30 to $240 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Brilliant Worldwide, Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Subjects
Math, Coding, Science
Lesson format
Mobile app
Official website
brilliant.org

Online courses

Price from
€20.83 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price per month
€20.83 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Free tier
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Platform type
Subscription (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Number of courses
40 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Graded assessments
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Team plan
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Brilliant Worldwide, Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Subjects
Math, Coding, Science

Apps and profiles

Get the app
Google Play

Pros and cons

Pros

  • A free tier lets you use the app before paying, and the paid subscription then runs at €20.83 a month.
  • Assessments come with the plan, so progress is checked as you work through problems.
  • The range covers math, coding and science under a single subscription, with 40 courses in the catalogue.
  • A team plan is available, which suits a classroom or a group buying access together.

Cons

  • On listed figures, the Starfall subscription of $5.99 costs less than the Brilliant monthly rate of €20.83.
  • Support runs on email and help centre, so there is no phone line for account problems.
  • The lesson format is app, so anyone wanting a live tutor gets no matching provider here.
  • Subjects stop at math, coding and science, where Schülerhilfe lists math, english and science and adds languages.

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Who it suits

  • Self-study learners who want math, coding and science practice on their own schedule.
  • People who want to test a platform first, since a free tier sits alongside the paid subscription.
  • Teachers and study groups, because a team plan is available with assessments included.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Learners after languages, since subjects stop at math, coding and science while Schülerhilfe lists math, english and science.
  • Anyone wanting a live tutor, because the lesson format is app.
  • Shoppers who will pick the lowest subscription, since Starfall lists $5.99 against €20.83 a month here.

Who runs it

Brilliant Worldwide, Inc. runs the platform, with its headquarters in the United States. Support runs through email and help centre, so account questions reach the team by email or through the help centre rather than by phone. Pricing on the site is quoted for the paid subscription, with the free tier sitting alongside it.

How Brilliant compares

Frequently asked questions

What does Brilliant cost?+

Brilliant runs on a subscription basis with a monthly rate of €20.83 and a listed subscription price range of $30 to $240. The free tier is the entry point, which means the platform can be used before moving to the paid plan.

Which subjects can I study on Brilliant?+

Brilliant covers math, coding and science under the same subscription, and the material is worked through in the app format. Schülerhilfe lists a wider spread in math, english and science, including languages, so Brilliant suits learners focused on technical subjects.

Does Brilliant include live lessons or a tutor?+

Brilliant works as an app, with lesson format app and assessments included, so answers are checked as you work. That makes it a self paced product rather than a booking with a tutor, and anyone wanting live lessons would need a tutor led provider instead.

How many courses are included?+

The subscription covers 40 courses, spread across math, coding and science. A free tier lets you sample the material before committing to the paid plan, and the paid subscription is priced at €20.83 a month.

Who runs Brilliant and where is it based?+

Brilliant Worldwide, Inc. runs the platform, with its headquarters in the United States. Support is handled through email and help centre, so account questions go by email or through the help centre rather than by phone.

Can a teacher or group buy access?+

A team plan is available alongside the individual subscription at €20.83 a month, which suits a classroom or a study group buying access together. Assessments are included, so progress can be checked for a group as well as for a single learner.

How does the price compare with similar apps?+

The Brilliant monthly rate is €20.83, while Readability lists $19.99 and Starfall lists $5.99 for their subscriptions. On those listed figures Brilliant sits higher, and its monthly rate is close to the median monthly price of €18.59 across tracked platforms.

What does the paid subscription include?+

The paid plan covers the app catalogue, with assessments included so answers are checked as you go, and the platform type is subscription. Lessons are worked through in the app format, and support questions go through email and help centre while you are inside the plan.

Sources

Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

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Brilliant

Self-study math and coding practice on an app, with a free tier to try before paying.

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