# Wolfram|Alpha > Computational knowledge engine that answers questions using built-in data, algorithms, and AI technology across mathematics, science, and everyday topics. Wolfram|Alpha is a computational knowledge engine that provides expert-level answers by performing dynamic computations based on a vast collection of built-in data, algorithms, and methods. Unlike traditional search engines, it computes answers rather than retrieving web pages, making systematic knowledge immediately accessible to everyone. Built on the Wolfram Language with over 35 years of research and development, it serves as a definitive source for factual queries across countless domains. **Key Features:** - **Step-by-Step Solutions** - Provides detailed mathematical problem-solving with explanations for learning and verification, covering algebra, calculus, differential equations, and more. - **Mathematics Coverage** - Handles elementary math, algebra, plotting and graphics, calculus and analysis, geometry, differential equations, and statistics with computational precision. - **Science & Technology** - Computes answers for physics, chemistry, engineering, computational sciences, earth sciences, materials, units and measures, and transportation queries. - **Society & Culture Knowledge** - Provides information about people, arts and media, dates and times, words and linguistics, money and finance, food and nutrition, political geography, and history. - **Everyday Life Applications** - Assists with personal health calculations, personal finance, household science and math, entertainment facts, hobbies, and current world information. - **Natural Language Understanding** - Accepts completely free-form input queries in natural language, interpreting user intent to deliver relevant computational results. - **Curated Data & Knowledge** - Maintains a vast knowledgebase of objective data that is continuously updated and verified by experts across numerous fields. - **Dynamic Algorithmic Computation** - Implements every known model, method, and algorithm to compute whatever can be computed about any topic. - **Visual Computation** - Generates computed visual representations including plots, graphs, and diagrams to present results with maximum clarity. To get started, simply visit the Wolfram|Alpha website and enter your question or calculation in natural language or mathematical notation. The engine processes your query and returns computed results with relevant visualizations and additional context. ## Features - Step-by-step solutions - Natural language input - Mathematical computations - Scientific calculations - Data visualization - Curated knowledge base - Dynamic algorithmic computation - Unit conversions - Statistical analysis - Plotting and graphics - Personal finance calculations - Health and nutrition data - Historical information - Linguistic analysis ## Integrations Wolfram Language, Mathematica, Wolfram API ## Platforms WEB, API, ANDROID, IOS ## Pricing Freemium — Free tier available with paid upgrades ## Links - Website: https://www.wolframalpha.com - Documentation: https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples - EveryDev.ai: https://www.everydev.ai/tools/wolfram-alpha