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Brilliant

Tool : standalone product, used directly

Interactive courses in math, science, and programming.

Excellent for learning by doing, the AI is secondary.

Overall score
7.0 /10
Security: read before installing
Utility
7.0
Reliability
6.0
Security
6.0
Ease
1 click · Beginner

What it does, concretely

Many people struggle to make progress in mathematics, science or programming without support tailored to their pace and specific gaps. Brilliant offers an AI-powered personal tutor called Koji, designed to fill that gap without the need for private lessons or travel.

In practice, each session is visual and interactive: learners manipulate concepts, solve problems step by step, and receive targeted questions from Koji to pinpoint exactly where they are getting stuck. The tutor adapts the pace in real time, speeding up when the learner has mastered a topic and slowing down when needed.

The platform covers a wide range, from grade 5 through college level and beyond: arithmetic, algebra, calculus, Python, algorithmic thinking, neural networks, circuits, quantum computing, and data analysis. It is aimed at students, parents who want to track their children's progress, and teachers looking for a motivating complement to classroom instruction.

That said, Brilliant remains focused on STEM subjects and delivers its content in English. Anyone looking for support in humanities, languages, or other disciplines will not find what they need here.

What it offers

  • ·Koji, the AI tutor, asks targeted questions and provides visual guidance to help learners understand exactly where they are getting stuck.
  • ·Content automatically adapts to the learner's level, speeding up or slowing down based on performance.
  • ·Courses cover mathematics, computer science, science, and data analysis, from grade 5 through college level and beyond.
  • ·Interactive, visual exercises let learners manipulate concepts rather than passively memorize them.
  • ·A system of streaks, levels, and daily goals encourages consistency and continued progress.
  • ·The app is available on web, iOS, and Android so learning can happen at any time of day.
  • ·A dedicated program for parents and teachers allows learners to be monitored and Brilliant to be used as a classroom complement (paid).

In practice

Price
Freemium · from 13 €
Commercial use
Commercial use: no
Available on
web, ios, android
FR interface
No

Security and data

Rating
Security: read before installing
Your data
Data with the vendor
Maintenance
Active

Card verified on 13 September 2026 · added on 1 January 2012

How to install Brilliant

1. Go to brilliant.org or download the app from the App Store or Google Play. 2. Create an account with an email address or via an existing account. 3. Indicate your level and learning goals so Koji can tailor the content. 4. Start with a free course to assess whether the platform suits your needs before subscribing to a paid plan. 5. If you are creating an account for a child, review the privacy settings: Brilliant is a member of the kidSAFE Seal Program, which provides guarantees on the protection of minors' data.

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