SpecialistFocuses specifically on interactive programming and coding lessons, whereas Brilliant covers broad STEM and math concepts.
Brilliant records 2,426,610 monthly visits with -11.9% month-over-month growth and Freemium pricing. Headspace records 1,686,204 monthly visits with +4.3% growth and Free Trial, Paid pricing.
Science-backed meditation, sleep and mental health support in one app
| Dimension / Metric | ![]() | |
|---|---|---|
| Official Domain | brilliant.org | headspace.com |
| Pricing Model | Freemium | Free Trial, Paid |
| Monthly Visits | 2.43M (2,426,610) | 1.69M (1,686,204) |
| MoM Traffic Delta | -326.35K (-11.9%) | +69.88K (+4.3%) |
| Primary Market & Share | 🇺🇸 United States (41.9%) | 🇺🇸 United States (43%) |
| Direct Visits / mo | 1.2M | 836.71K |
| User Rating | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Supported Platforms | Website | Website |

Interactive math, coding and AI tutoring you learn by doing
Learn math, science, CS and AI through short, visual exercises that build intuition step by step rather than passive video watching.
A visual, interactive tutor that works on a shared canvas, asks guiding questions and gives hints without simply revealing the answer.
Quizzes and reviews adapt to your level, tracking what you have mastered and resurfacing topics that still need work.
Write and run real code to learn programming logic, algorithms, data structures and debugging skills relevant to the AI era.
Science-backed meditation, sleep and mental health support in one app
1,000+ expert-led meditations, courses and mindfulness exercises spanning beginner basics, everyday calm, work focus and parenting.
Wind-downs, sleepcasts, soundscapes, sleep music and white noise designed to help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep.
Access to trained mental health coaches and online therapy, with additional psychiatry services available through employer and health plan programs.
An in-app AI companion that learns your preferences and recommends personalized content based on how you feel and what you want to work on.
SpecialistFocuses specifically on interactive programming and coding lessons, whereas Brilliant covers broad STEM and math concepts.

SpecialistYour personal AI tutor for every subject, from notes to exam day.

SpecialistProvides deep interactive training for data science and programming, but omits foundational math and general science topics.

SpecialistFocuses on science-backed functional music for sleep and focus rather than traditional guided meditation courses.
SpecialistFocuses on science-backed functional music for sleep and focus rather than traditional guided meditation courses.

SpecialistAI-powered A Level and GCSE courses with a top-grades-or-refund guarantee
SpecialistLearn Linux, DevOps, and cybersecurity by doing — inside real online labs.
SpecialistLearn Linux, DevOps, and cybersecurity by doing — inside real online labs.

SpecialistFree psychological tests with an AI mental coach who explains your results
SpecialistFree psychological tests with an AI mental coach who explains your results

Excels at step-by-step homework solving and AI tutoring, but provides less structured visual concept-building courses.
Excels at step-by-step homework solving and AI tutoring, but provides less structured visual concept-building courses.

SpecialistProvides adaptive daily math and logic practice for children, but has less emphasis on advanced visual science lessons.

Provides conversational AI emotional support and therapist matching, rather than self-guided mindfulness programs.
Provides conversational AI emotional support and therapist matching, rather than self-guided mindfulness programs.

Offers Socratic AI tutoring and problem guidance, but lacks Brilliant's signature interactive visual math and science puzzles.
Offers Socratic AI tutoring and problem guidance, but lacks Brilliant's signature interactive visual math and science puzzles.

SpecialistDelivers gamified adaptive math tutoring for younger learners, whereas Brilliant caters to a broader, more advanced audience.
SpecialistDelivers gamified adaptive math tutoring for younger learners, whereas Brilliant caters to a broader, more advanced audience.