At a glance
| DuckyHelper | Chegg Study | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Live voice tutor that sees your screen and marks it up | Homework help: 100M+ solutions, expert Q&A, AI solutions backed by experts |
| Platforms | Web app in any browser, including Chromebooks and Windows; Mac app (macOS 14+, Apple silicon) | Web, iPhone, iPad and Android |
| Live voice conversation | Yes, live voice in the web app and the Mac app | No evidence found |
| Sees your screen | Yes: share a tab, window or screen in the browser; the Mac app sees your screen | Photo or uploaded image |
| Draws or points on your screen | Yes: marks on the preview of what you share (web); on your real screen over any app (Mac) | No evidence found |
| Checks each step you do in your own apps | Yes on Mac: tutorials in your own apps that check each step | No |
| Quizzes and flashcards | Quizzes, worked steps, graphs: Yes. Flashcards: Yes (Mac app). Longer practice tests: Yes (web app) | Flashcards and practice questions |
| Progress tracking | Memory plus a dashboard: time learned, streak, topics, mastery, test scores | No evidence found |
| Subjects | Any subject | 50+ subjects, mainly college level |
| Free plan | Free plan, about 6 minutes of talking a week | Some free tools; limits not published |
| Paid plans (October 2026) | Plus $20/month, Pro $200/month, Unlimited $200/week | Chegg Study, App Store lists $15.99 (period not labeled) |
| Age rules | 13+; under 18 needs a parent's OK; under 13 only with verified parental consent | 13+; under 18 should review terms with a parent |
| Track record | New (public since October 2026), no track record yet | Established; company shrinking in 2025 to 2026 |
| Human help | No | Yes, experts answer questions (average 46 minutes, per its listing) |
Which one should you pick?
Pick DuckyHelper if
- You want to understand a problem while you work on it, not look up a finished solution.
- You want to talk it through and have it point at your actual work.
- You want quizzes, practice tests and a dashboard of what you learned.
Pick Chegg Study if
- You need textbook solutions for a specific college course.
- You want an expert to answer a new question in writing.
- You want citation and proofreading tools in the same subscription.
- You want a phone app.
Chegg in 2026
Chegg has had a hard two years. Around October 2025 it cut 388 jobs, about 45% of staff, and pointed to Google's AI summaries cutting its traffic. Its fiscal 2025 revenue was $376.9 million, down 39%, and it said Chegg Study "continues to serve more than a million students". Second quarter 2026 revenue was $51.8 million, down 51%, as the company shifts toward skills training. Chegg Study still runs.
Where DuckyHelper is different
Chegg's strength is its archive of solved problems and expert answers. DuckyHelper does not have an archive. It is a tutor that sees your screen, asks what you tried, and helps you get the next step yourself, then quizzes you on it.
Pricing as of October 2026
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| DuckyHelper Free | $0 | About 6 minutes of talking a week |
| DuckyHelper Plus | $20 a month | About 27 minutes a week (up to 11 in an hour) |
| DuckyHelper Pro | $200 a month | About 278 minutes a week |
| DuckyHelper Unlimited | $200 a week | No hourly limits, fair use about 20 hours a week |
| DuckyHelper Credit packs | $10, $25, $50 | About 58, 149 or 301 extra minutes, good for 12 months |
| Chegg Study | App Store lists $15.99 | Solutions, expert Q&A, AI, flashcards |
Chegg's web price could not be read on October 1, 2026. See DuckyHelper pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chegg shutting down?
No. Chegg Study still runs and Chegg said it serves more than a million students. The company cut about 45% of jobs around October 2025, revenue fell sharply in 2025 and 2026, and it is shifting toward skills training.
How fast are Chegg expert answers?
Chegg's App Store listing says expert answers arrive in an average of 46 minutes. DuckyHelper answers live by voice, but it is an AI tutor, not a human expert.
Is using Chegg cheating?
It depends on your school's rules and how you use it. Copying a posted solution for graded work usually breaks academic integrity rules. Using any tool to understand a method, then doing the work yourself, is different. Check your syllabus.
Which works on Windows?
Both do. Chegg works in any browser, including on Windows and Chromebooks. DuckyHelper's web app at app.duckyhelper.com runs in any browser too; drawing on your real screen and step checks inside other apps need the Mac app.
Sources
- Chegg Study on the App Store, accessed October 1, 2026
- Chegg homepage (archived 2026-09-17), accessed October 1, 2026
- Chegg terms of use (archived 2026-08-04), accessed October 1, 2026
- K-12 Dive: Chegg layoffs and strategic review, accessed October 1, 2026
- Chegg Q4 2025 results (SEC), accessed October 1, 2026
- Chegg Q2 2026 results (SEC), accessed October 1, 2026
- DuckyHelper features, accessed October 1, 2026
- DuckyHelper download and Mac requirements, accessed October 1, 2026
- DuckyHelper web app, accessed October 1, 2026
- DuckyHelper pricing, accessed October 1, 2026
- DuckyHelper terms (age rules), accessed October 1, 2026
