Best AI for Math

The best AI models for mathematics, ranked by quality with a bonus for chain-of-thought reasoning. Models with reasoning capabilities dramatically outperform standard models on algebra, calculus, statistics, and multi-step proofs.

How we rank: composite score (benchmark scores 90%, capabilities 5%, context window 5%) adjusted with use-case-specific capability bonuses.

#1 for Math

242

With Reasoning

Free + Reasoning

300

Total Ranked

Top Models for Math - Ranked by Math Score

#	Model	Provider	Score	Context	$/1M Out
1	Claude Fable 5Anthropic	Anthropic	97	1M	$50.00
2	Claude Fable 5 (batch)Anthropic	Anthropic	97	1M	$25.00
3	Claude Opus 5 (Fast)Anthropic	Anthropic	95	1M	$50.00
4	Claude Opus 5Anthropic	Anthropic	95	1M	$25.00
5	Claude Opus 4.8 (Fast)Anthropic	Anthropic	95	1M	$50.00
6	Claude Opus 4.8Anthropic	Anthropic	95	1M	$25.00
7	Claude Opus 4.7 (Fast)Anthropic	Anthropic	95	1M	$150.00
8	Claude Opus 4.7Anthropic	Anthropic	95	1M	$25.00
9	Claude Opus 4.7 (batch)Anthropic	Anthropic	95	1M	$12.50
10	Claude Opus 4.8 (batch)Anthropic	Anthropic	95	1M	$12.50
11	GPT-5.5 ProOpenAI	OpenAI	93	1.1M	$180.00
12	GPT-5.5 Pro (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	93	1.1M	$90.00
13	GPT-5.5OpenAI	OpenAI	93	1.1M	$30.00
14	GPT-5.5 (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	93	1.1M	$15.00
15	Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview Custom ToolsGoogle	Google	92	1.0M	$12.00
16	Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGoogle	Google	92	1.0M	$12.00
17	Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview (batch)Google	Google	92	1.0M	$6.00
18	GPT-5.4 ProOpenAI	OpenAI	92	1.1M	$180.00
19	GPT-5.4 Pro (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	92	1.1M	$90.00
20	GPT-5.4OpenAI	OpenAI	92	1.1M	$15.00
21	GPT-5.4 (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	92	1.1M	$7.50
22	GPT-5.3-CodexOpenAI	OpenAI	91	400K	$14.00
23	GPT-5.2-CodexOpenAI	OpenAI	91	400K	$14.00
24	GPT-5.2 ProOpenAI	OpenAI	91	400K	$168.00
25	GPT-5.2 Pro (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	91	400K	$84.00
26	GPT-5.2OpenAI	OpenAI	91	400K	$14.00
27	GPT-5.2 (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	91	400K	$7.00
28	Claude Opus 4.6Anthropic	Anthropic	90	1M	$25.00
29	Claude Opus 4.6 (batch)Anthropic	Anthropic	90	1M	$12.50
30	GPT-5.6 Luna ProOpenAI	OpenAI	89	1.1M	$0.60

Why Reasoning Matters for Math

Chain-of-Thought Reasoning

Models with reasoning break down math problems step-by-step, dramatically reducing errors on multi-step calculations, algebraic manipulation, and proofs.

Standard vs Reasoning Models

Standard models often make arithmetic and logical errors on complex problems. Reasoning models like o1 and DeepSeek R1 "think before answering," achieving much higher accuracy.

Best for Students

For homework help and learning, reasoning models show their work - making them excellent tutors. Free options like DeepSeek R1 variants provide accessible math assistance.

Best for Professionals

For statistics, financial modeling, and scientific computing, premium reasoning models offer the highest accuracy. Pair with function calling to run actual calculations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Models with dedicated reasoning capabilities (like o3, DeepSeek R1, and Claude with extended thinking) significantly outperform standard models on competition-level math. They construct step-by-step proofs and catch their own errors through chain-of-thought verification.

Top reasoning models construct and verify mathematical proofs for undergraduate-level problems reliably. For research-level mathematics, they serve as proof assistants - suggesting approaches and checking steps. Models score 60-80% on MATH benchmark problems requiring formal reasoning.

Wolfram Alpha excels at computational precision and symbolic algebra with guaranteed correctness. AI models handle word problems, proof construction, and mathematical reasoning better. The ideal setup combines both: AI for problem interpretation and strategy, Wolfram for verified computation.

Models with reasoning capabilities explain solutions step-by-step, adapting to student level. Claude and GPT-4o provide clear mathematical explanations with multiple solution approaches. For K-12 tutoring, models that show work and explain each step outperform those that just give answers.