MKSAP vs BoardVitals for ABIM
Content review against a question bank with extras. ACP’s MKSAP is a digital syllabus plus questions, reported at $825 a year at list price. BoardVitals is reported at about $209 for a month, with 1,650+ questions, a 100% Pass Guarantee and up to 40 ABIM MOC points through CME.
Features from each provider’s own pages; prices as reported. Checked October 12, 2026. Not hands-on tested.
| ACP MKSAP | BoardVitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $825 (1 yr) / $995 (3 yr) list, reported | ~$209 (1 month), ~$319 (3), reported |
| Format | Syllabus plus questions | Question bank |
| Guarantee | See ACP | 100% Pass Guarantee |
| MOC | See ACP | Separate MOC bank; up to 40 MOC points |
Choose MKSAP if
- You want structured content review across residency.
Choose BoardVitals if
- You need a short, intensive bank with a guarantee or MOC points.
Official source & community discussion
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