BarMax vs BARBRI for the bar exam
BARBRI is the most structured bar course, covering every jurisdiction’s exam from $1,999 (Essentials, often on sale); BarMax is an app-based course at $1,895 for the UBE or California with all 1,950 real MBE questions and 10 graded essays or performance tests. BARBRI offers more structure and coverage; BarMax offers official MBE questions and a money-back guarantee on its lifetime courses.
Both from their own pages. Checked October 11-12, 2026. Not hands-on tested.
| BARBRI | BarMax | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From $1,999 (Essentials; $1,699 on sale when checked) | $1,895 (UBE or California) |
| Jurisdictions | All | UBE and California courses |
| NextGen | Yes | Check with BarMax |
| MBE questions | See BARBRI | All 1,950 released questions |
| Access | See BARBRI | Two administrations; lifetime +$600 |
| Guarantee | Free repeat | Money back on lifetime courses (strict conditions) |
Choose BARBRI if
- You want a highly structured plan, NextGen coverage or a non-UBE jurisdiction.
Choose BarMax if
- You’re sitting the UBE or California exam and want official MBE questions on your phone.
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