UWorld vs AnalystPrep CFA: which should you buy?
Two practice-first providers at the lower end of the market. UWorld’s question bank alone starts at $299, but it has no mock exams. AnalystPrep’s entry package starts at $349 and includes them.
Based on published package details and 2026-cycle prices as reported; not yet hands-on tested.
You want visual explanations, a polished app and an upgrade path to a full course with access until you pass.
UWorld reviewYou want mock exams included from the start at the lowest entry price, and can take or leave extra teaching.
AnalystPrep reviewSide by side
| UWorld | AnalystPrep | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $299 (QBank only) | From $349 (practice package) |
| Mock exams at entry level | None on the question bank or Core | Included |
| Top package | Elite, $999 | Fewer tiers; details change |
| Safety net | Elite: access until you pass; no money-back guarantee | None found |
| Extras | Mobile app, UAsk AI assistant, study planner | Analytics and performance tracking |
Level I prices, 2026 cycle, as published or reported.
The bottom line
At the very bottom, the $50 gap is misleading, because AnalystPrep’s entry package includes mocks and UWorld’s question bank does not. Compare like for like: UWorld Advanced, at about $700, against AnalystPrep’s top reported tier. If you only need practice questions and already have a way of learning the material, either works. If you want a path up to a full course, UWorld has more rungs.