Corbettmaths vs Maths Genie
Corbettmaths and Maths Genie are both free, cover the same GCSE maths content, and neither needs an account for its core material, so the honest answer is that most students benefit from using both rather than choosing one. Corbettmaths is stronger for a short, repeatable daily practice habit through its '5-a-day' format; Maths Genie is stronger for a large past-paper archive sorted by exam board. Pick based on which format fits the way a student actually revises.
This comparison is published by Revision Library, and Revision Library appears on the list below.
How this list was made
This comparison checks both sites on video teaching, worksheet format, past-paper coverage and whether an account is needed. Both were checked on 30 August 2026.
At a glance
| Site | Best for | Price | Account |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corbettmaths | Best for free daily worksheet practice | Free | No account |
| Maths Genie | Best for free topic-by-topic video lessons | Free, with a paid tier | Free to browse; account for some tools |
| Revision Library | Best for free printable practice with mark schemes | Everything is free | No account |
The full comparison
Corbettmaths
Best for free daily worksheet practiceCorbettmaths is a free maths site built around short video lessons, the well-known '5-a-day' daily practice questions, and topic worksheets and exam-style questions for Primary, GCSE, A Level and Further Maths. The core site needs no account; a separate shop sells physical revision cards and books.
Corbettmaths is built around short video lessons and the well-known '5-a-day' format: a small, repeatable set of questions across topics, which suits a student building a regular practice habit rather than a single long session.
Maths Genie
Best for free topic-by-topic video lessonsMaths Genie is a GCSE and A Level maths site with past papers, topic worksheets, video lessons and revision guides across several exam boards. A free account adds features like progress tracking, but the core teaching and practice material can be browsed without one.
Maths Genie pairs a video with almost every topic and holds a large past-paper archive across several exam boards, with a free account adding progress tracking and streaks on top of the same free material.
Revision Library
Best for free printable practice with mark schemesNeither Corbettmaths nor Maths Genie needs a mention on this list to be worth using, and this article has deliberately kept its own pitch short for that reason. If a student wants printable practice with a full mark scheme attached rather than a topic page, Revision Library's GCSE Maths worksheets cover the same content in that format, split by grade band.
For past papers sorted by topic rather than a single archive, the past-paper tool adds a frequency layer that neither Corbettmaths nor Maths Genie publishes, and the matching topic guides work through a worked example before the practice questions.
Browse free GCSE Maths worksheets →In the numbers
GCSE Maths worksheet packs in the library, each with a full mark scheme
- packs
- 449
- question pages
- 2,967
How to choose
Use Corbettmaths for a short daily habit and a video explanation of each topic before trying it.
Use Maths Genie when the priority is a large bank of exam-board-sorted past papers, or when a school wants the account-based tracking layer.
Use both together rather than choosing: neither charges for its core content, and the two formats (daily practice versus a past-paper archive) genuinely complement each other.
For a printable pack with the mark scheme kept separate from the questions, Revision Library's Pack Builder can stitch several topics into one PDF, split by higher or foundation tier.
Frequently asked questions
Are both completely free?+
Which has more past papers?+
Which suits foundation tier?+
Do I need an account for either?+
Browse free GCSE Maths worksheets.
Every worksheet is free to download, with a full mark scheme and no card or account.