Calculus Solver — Free Step-by-Step Derivatives, Integrals & Limits
Type or photograph any calculus problem — derivatives, integrals, limits, series, optimization — and get a worked solution with each step explained.
How It Works
Enter the problem
Type the calculus problem in plain text or LaTeX, or upload a photo of the textbook page.
Pick the operation if it matters
Often ScanSolve infers from context (derivative vs integral). For ambiguous problems, you can specify.
Read the worked solution
Each step is shown in proper math notation with an English explanation. Ask follow-up questions about any step.
What Makes ScanSolve Different
Derivatives — every rule covered
Power, product, quotient, chain, implicit, parametric, logarithmic differentiation — all walked through step-by-step.
Integrals — substitution, parts, partial fractions
ScanSolve picks the right technique and shows why. Definite and indefinite, with bounds and constants.
Limits including indeterminate forms
L’Hôpital’s rule, conjugates, factoring, squeeze theorem — applied as needed and explained.
Series and sequences
Ratio test, comparison test, integral test, Taylor and Maclaurin expansions.
Optimization word problems
Read the word problem from a photo, set up the function, solve, and interpret in context.
Free 5 solves per day
No card, no sign-up, no calculus-specific paywall. Premium unlocks unlimited solves.
What It Covers
- •Calc 1 (derivatives, limits). Single-variable differentiation, basic integration, applications.
- •Calc 2 (integration, series). Techniques of integration, infinite series, polar/parametric.
- •Calc 3 (multivariable). Partial derivatives, gradients, double/triple integrals, vector calculus.
- •AP Calculus AB & BC. Curriculum-aligned problems with explanations matched to AP rubrics.
- •Engineering calculus. Application-heavy problems including physics-style word problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the calculus solver free?+
Yes. 5 free step-by-step calculus solutions per day, no card required. Pro ($12.99/month or $89.99/year) unlocks unlimited solves.
Does it handle multivariable calculus?+
Yes. ScanSolve covers partial derivatives, gradients, multiple integrals, and vector calculus in addition to single-variable Calc 1 and 2.
Can it solve calculus word problems?+
Yes. Type or photograph the word problem and ScanSolve sets up the function, solves it, and interprets the answer in the context of the original question.
How does ScanSolve compare to WolframAlpha for calculus?+
WolframAlpha’s computation engine is unmatched for advanced symbolic math. ScanSolve focuses on plain-English step-by-step explanations of standard calculus problems, which is closer to what students actually need for learning.
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