Is Kubrio or Khanmigo better for my kid?
They do different jobs. Khanmigo is Khan Academy's AI tutor: it guides kids through schoolwork without handing over answers, and costs $4 a month for families. Kubrio is where your kid draws on paper, then directs AI to make a movie, a game, a comic, or a robot. Pick Khanmigo for help with school subjects. Look at Kubrio when you want your kid making their own projects.
Both Khanmigo and Kubrio put AI in front of kids, so parents compare them. The AI does a different job in each.
Disclosure: I'm Vlad, and I built Kubrio. Facts about Khanmigo are from its website as of October 2026.
What to look for
Ask one question of any AI product for kids: what is the AI for?
- A tutor closes a gap. There's a right answer or a skill to master, and the AI helps your kid get there.
- A making tool builds from your kid's idea. There's no single right answer. Success is a finished piece that started with your kid.
Neither is wrong. Then ask:
- Does the AI hand over answers, or guide your kid to them?
- What does your kid have at the end?
- What does it cost, and who can sign up?
What Khanmigo is good at
Khanmigo is an AI tutor from Khan Academy, the education nonprofit. It's built to guide students through problems instead of giving the answer: it explains a concept another way, nudges toward the next step, and gives feedback on writing. It works with Khan Academy's lessons and practice.
As of October 2026, Khanmigo costs $4 a month or $44 a year for families. Learners under 18 need a parent or guardian to create the account. Khan Academy also offers Khanmigo for Teachers free to educators in many countries.
Who Khanmigo fits
- Kids who need help with a school subject or homework.
- Families who want AI help that guides rather than hands over answers.
- Families already using Khan Academy.
How Kubrio is designed
Kubrio isn't a tutor. It's four studios where your kid makes something: Animation Studio, Game Studio, Comic Studio, and Robotics Studio, which is in beta.
In Animation Studio, your kid draws a character on paper and photographs it, tells the story, and AI turns that drawing into an animated movie. In Game Studio, your kid draws the hero and the villain, picks their power cards, and builds the rooms. The AI never draws the picture or invents the plot.
The finished piece premieres with its own public page, and you or your kid can make it private anytime. Kubrio is kid-only, with no ads and no open internet, and COPPA compliant. Every drawing and story is safety-checked before anything is made, and your parent dashboard shows everything your kid makes. See safety.
On the criteria above, Kubrio is designed as a making tool: the AI builds from your kid's drawing, and the result is a finished piece.
Side by side
| Khanmigo | Kubrio | |
|---|---|---|
| What the AI does | Guides your kid through schoolwork | Turns your kid's drawing and decisions into a finished piece |
| What's left after | Progress in a school subject | A movie, game, comic, or robot your kid made |
| Cost | $4 a month or $44 a year for families | $19, $49, or $99 a month per kid |
Frequently asked questions
What is Khanmigo?
Khanmigo is Khan Academy's AI tutor. It explains concepts, walks kids through problems, and gives feedback on writing, aiming to guide rather than hand over answers.
Is Khanmigo free?
For families, Khanmigo costs $4 a month or $44 a year as of October 2026. Khanmigo for Teachers is free for educators in many countries.
Can my kid use both Khanmigo and Kubrio?
Yes. Khanmigo helps with schoolwork. Kubrio is where your kid makes their own projects.
Does Kubrio help with school subjects?
No. Kubrio doesn't tutor math or grade essays.
Which is better for a kid who's struggling in school?
For the subject they're struggling in, Khanmigo is built for that job. Kubrio can sit alongside it as a place where your kid makes something of their own.
How much does Kubrio cost?
Each kid has their own monthly plan: Kubrio Learn is $19, Kubrio One is $49 for one studio plus Learn, and Kubrio Unlimited is $99 for every studio plus Learn. See [pricing](/pricing). --- Want to see what kids make? Browse [Made](/made), or see [how Kubrio works](/learn).