What Khan Academy is
Khan Academy is a nonprofit that offers free learning materials online. It describes itself as a 501(c)(3) organization.
The site lists more than 840 free courses in math, science, English, social studies, economics, computing, test prep and life skills. The main platform covers kindergarten through early college. A separate app, Khan Academy Kids, is for ages 2 to 8. Khan Academy says its tools are free for students, teachers and parents. Families can use it on the website or in the Khan Academy app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
At a glance
From the company's own pages. Prices and rules change, so confirm on their site.
- Made by
- Khan Academy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- What it covers
- Math, science, English, social studies, economics, computing, test prep, life skills
- Ages or grades
- K-12 and early college; Khan Academy Kids for ages 2-8
- Price
- Free for students, teachers and parents, as of October 8, 2026
- Free version or trial
- Everything described on the About page is free; the Kids app is free
- Works on
- Web, iOS, Android
- AI features
- Khanmigo, a separate AI tutor, is $4 per month or $44 per year, as of October 8, 2026
Questions parents ask about Khan Academy
Is Khan Academy really free for families?
Khan Academy says its courses and tools are free for students, teachers and parents. It runs as a nonprofit.
