Course Hero

4.30

RATING

874 M+

EXPOSURE

About this tool

Name

Course Hero

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tools

Course Hero, accessible at https://www.coursehero.com/, is an AI-enhanced online learning platform that provides students with over 100 million course-specific study resources, including practice problems, study guides, class notes, and step-by-step explanations, contributed by a community of students and educators. Founded in 2006 by Andrew Grauer at Cornell University and based in Redwood City, California, it integrates generative AI tools like a homework helper (launched 2024) that solves problems from photos or text, offers AI-driven chat with uploaded documents, and connects users to 24/7 expert tutors. With a free tier, premium plans ($9.95-$39.95/month), and acquisitions like Symbolab (math solver) and LitCharts (literature guides), Course Hero serves over 30 million students monthly, aiming to boost confidence and graduation rates, though it’s faced scrutiny for enabling plagiarism via crowdsourced uploads.

Ratings and Reviews

Study Game-Changer

4.10

Course Hero’s AI solved my “calculus derivative” problem in seconds with clear steps—way better than guessing! The free resources are solid, and premium’s 30 unlocks/month got me through finals. Only snag: some docs are outdated, but the tutor chat saved me.

June 15, 2024

Jaden Lee

Useful but Risky

4.50

Found great “psychology notes” fast, and the AI helper nailed a stats problem. But the site lagged uploading a big PDF, and I’m wary of plagiarism flags since profs hate it—too many old exams floating around. Good for $9.95/month, just use it smart.

October 18, 2024

Priya Patel

Grad Prep MVP

4.30

Course Hero’s 100M+ resources and AI chat with my syllabus were clutch for “econ finals”—tutors replied in an hour! The $39.95 plan’s worth it for unlimited access, and Discord tips leveled me up. Best study tool ever—got me to graduation!

January 22, 2025

Luca Ortiz

How to use

How to Play (Use) Sign Up: Register at https://www.coursehero.com/ with email or social logins for free access or a premium subscription ($9.95-$39.95/month). Find Resources: Search for course-specific materials by school/subject or upload a homework question/photo via the app/site. Use AI Help: Snap a problem for the AI homework helper to solve with steps, or chat with uploaded PDFs for explanations (premium feature). Get Tutoring: Submit queries to live tutors (24/7, ticket-based) or explore the 100M+ resource library and tutorial videos. Study & Share: Download resources (30 unlocks/month with premium), upload your notes to earn credits, or use answers for exam prep.

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