BARBRI vs Helix for the bar exam

BARBRI is the most widely used commercial course, from $1,999 across four tiers and covering every jurisdiction. Helix is the nonprofit AccessLex course sold at cost (about $1,200, reported), covering the UBE, California, Florida and NextGen, and free through some law schools.

From each provider’s pages; Helix course price as reported. Checked October 11, 2026. Not hands-on tested.

Choose BARBRI if

• You want maximum structure or sit a state Helix doesn’t cover.

Choose Helix if

• You want strong prep at the lowest cost.