Surgent vs HOCK for the CIA exam
The two budget options. Surgent costs about $499 once for 18 months; HOCK costs about $119.99 a month. HOCK is cheaper only if you finish in about four months; Surgent wins for longer study periods and includes a pass guarantee.
Features from each provider’s pages; prices as observed in August 2026. Not hands-on tested.
| Surgent | HOCK | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About $499 once | About $119.99 a month |
| Access | 18 months | While subscribed |
| Questions | 3,000+ | 5,500+ |
| Guarantee | Yes | See HOCK |
Choose Surgent if
- You want a fixed price and a longer runway.
Choose HOCK if
- You’ll finish fast and want more questions and mocks.
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