Compare bar prep courses
Head-to-head comparisons of the six bar prep courses we review: Themis, BARBRI, Kaplan, Helix, Quimbee and BarMax. Checked October 11-12, 2026.
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Themis vs BARBRI
The two biggest full courses.
→Themis vs Kaplan
All-in course against most practice.
→Themis vs Helix
Commercial against nonprofit.
→Themis vs Quimbee
Full course against budget.
→BARBRI vs Kaplan
Structure against practice volume.
→BARBRI vs Helix
Most used against nonprofit.
→BARBRI vs Quimbee
Structured against budget.
→Kaplan vs Helix
Practice against nonprofit.
→Kaplan vs Quimbee
Practice against budget.
→BARBRI vs BarMax
Structured course against real MBE questions on an app.
→Themis vs BarMax
Best value against a cheaper app course.
→Quimbee vs BarMax
Two lower-cost courses with money-back guarantees.
→All six at a glance
| Course | Price | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|
| Themis | $2,995 | Free repeat |
| BARBRI | From $1,999 | Free repeat |
| Kaplan | About $1,299-$3,999 | Free repeat |
| Helix | At cost (~$1,200) | Free repeat |
| Quimbee | About $1,199 | Money back (reported) |
| BarMax | $1,895 (UBE or California) | Money back on lifetime courses (strict conditions) |
Sources as noted on each review.
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