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Smartschool vs Nova Buddy AI

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Smartschool compared with Nova Buddy AI
DetailSmartschool logo Smartschool Nova Buddy AI
What it doesAI math tutor for K–12 schools and districts using guided questioning to help students solve problems Your everyday AI assistant for chat, writing, planning and creative tasks
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS CA
Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingNot given Free: 50 messages per day, 50 welcome Nova Gems. Buddy Plus: $4.99/month (or $39.99/year with 2 months free), includes unlimited messages, custom Avatar AI, all 5 personalities, Buddy memory, and 200 monthly Nova Gems. Launch deal: first month $1.99 with code LAUNCH199. Nova Gems can be purchased se
Key features
  • Guided questioning feedback that builds thinking instead of revealing answers
  • Handwritten work recognition and assessment
  • Support for geometry drawings, tables and graphs
  • Real-time data on student progress and learning gaps
  • Content aligned with state standards and curriculum
  • Three difficulty levels for differentiated learning
  • Support for 200+ languages
  • Adaptive practice personalized to student skill level
  • Multiple assignment types including entry, exit and formative assessments
  • Spiral review of previously learned topics
  • 5 chat personalities: Friendly, Sharp, Playful, Motivator, and Chill
  • Custom Avatar AI design with customizable appearance and voice
  • Buddy memory to teach the assistant personal facts and preferences
  • Buddy Tools including Resume Builder, Homework Helper, and Meal Planner
  • Works on all devices including desktop, laptop, and mobile in any browser
  • 50 free Nova Gems welcome bonus for new accounts
  • Free version with 50 messages per day
  • Referral program to earn Nova Gems and free avatars
What makes it different
  • AI tutoring that uses hints to build thinking rather than revealing answers
  • Assesses step-by-step work including handwritten submissions, not just final answers
  • Trusted by 3000+ schools and districts
  • Real-time actionable data for teachers to differentiate and target support
  • Built for everyday tasks, not just impressive ones — focusing on writing, planning, and daily questions
  • Completely free to start with no card required, available worldwide
  • Talks like a person with selected personality instead of formal tone
  • Remembers conversation context within a chat session
  • No app installation needed, works directly in any web browser
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)30 −1 (down) since last check2 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)91
Citation Flow (Majestic)2810
Referring domains (Majestic)731

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