ihateDesmos vs GeoGebra
GeoGebra is a vast, free maths platform: graphing, dynamic geometry, a CAS, 3D, statistics and thousands of classroom applets. ihateDesmos is narrower and calculator-first: one fast interface for graphs, algebra and data, with an emphasis on numerical accuracy and exports.
Choose GeoGebra for dynamic geometry constructions, for its enormous library of shared classroom materials, or if your course is built around it.
Choose ihateDesmos for a single, uncluttered calculator where graphs, algebra, statistics and differential equations live in one list, with error estimates, certified plotting, notebooks, and exports to TikZ, STL and video.
Feature by feature
| Feature | ihateDesmos | GeoGebra |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Yes | Yes |
| 2D and 3D graphing | Yes | Yes |
| Computer algebra (solve, factor, integrate) GeoGebra has a dedicated CAS view. | Yes | Yes |
| Slope fields GeoGebra has a SlopeField command. | Yes | Yes |
| Dynamic geometry constructions ihateDesmos covers the basics (points, segments, lines, circles, polygons, midpoints, intersections, reflections); GeoGebra’s geometry is far broader. | Partly | Yes |
| Spreadsheet view ihateDesmos has tables with formula columns, not a full spreadsheet. | Partly | Yes |
| Regression with standard errors and confidence bands | Yes | Not documented |
| Error estimates on integrals | Yes | Not documented |
| Certified plotting (interval arithmetic) | Yes | Not documented |
| Ray-traced implicit surfaces in 3D | Yes | Not documented |
| Export: PNG, SVG, PDF | Yes | Yes |
| STL export for 3D printing | Yes | Yes |
| GIF and video export GeoGebra Classic 5 can export animated GIFs. | Yes | Partly |
| Notebooks of text and live graphs GeoGebra has Notes and activity books, with an account. | Yes | Partly |
| Large shared library of classroom materials | No | Yes |
| Account needed to save | No (saved in your browser) | Yes, to save online |
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A lot of overlap
Both tools graph functions and equations in 2D and 3D, both include a computer algebra system, both draw slope fields and both export images and STL files. For many tasks either will do. The differences are in emphasis and design.
Where GeoGebra is stronger
- Dynamic geometry. Constructions with points, lines, circles and loci that stay connected as you drag them are GeoGebra’s heart. ihateDesmos has a toolbar for the basic constructions, but nothing like GeoGebra’s range of tools.
- Breadth. Separate apps for geometry, CAS, probability, 3D and a spreadsheet, each with many specialised commands.
- Community. Hundreds of thousands of shared applets and lessons made by teachers.
Where ihateDesmos is different
- One interface. Graphs, algebra, regressions, statistics, ODEs and complex functions all live in the same expression list. There are no apps or views to switch between.
- Accuracy reporting. Integrals come with error estimates, roots are refined to about twelve digits, regression parameters come with standard errors and confidence bands, and certified mode proves which pixels a curve passes through.
- Exports for documents. PDF, SVG and TikZ/pgfplots for papers and theses, plus GIF and video for slides.
- Private by default. No account; graphs and notebooks stay in your browser and links carry the graph itself.
Frequently asked questions
Is GeoGebra better than ihateDesmos?
Does ihateDesmos have a CAS like GeoGebra?
Can ihateDesmos do geometry constructions?
Can I open GeoGebra files?
Sources
ihateDesmos is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Desmos Studio PBC. Desmos is a trademark of its owner, used here only to identify that product.
Open both side by side with the same graph. It takes a few seconds, and nothing needs installing.