Kaplan vs Helix for the bar exam
Kaplan offers the most practice, with 3,000+ MBE questions and a NextGen course, reported at $1,299 to $3,999. Helix is the nonprofit AccessLex course sold at cost (about $1,200, reported), with a $279 MBE supplement and a free MPRE course. Both offer free repeats with conditions.
From each provider’s pages; prices as reported. Checked October 11, 2026. Not hands-on tested.
| Kaplan | Helix | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About $1,299-$3,999 | At cost (~$1,200) |
| Practice | 3,000+ MBE; NextGen ~2,500 | Helix MBE: 1,650 questions |
| Coverage | Most states (not CA, LA) | UBE, CA, FL, NextGen |
| Guarantee | Free repeat (conditions) | Free repeat (75% completion) |
Choose Kaplan if
- You want maximum practice volume.
Choose Helix if
- You want a lower-cost full course or sit in California.
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