Compare CIA exam prep
Head-to-head comparisons of the four CIA courses we review: Becker, Gleim, Surgent (a UWorld company since April 2026) and HOCK, using providers’ own pages and prices observed in August 2026.
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Becker vs Gleim
The two most complete courses.
→Becker vs Surgent
Official partner against best value.
→Becker vs HOCK
One-time against monthly.
→Gleim vs Surgent
Thorough against budget adaptive.
→Gleim vs HOCK
One-time against monthly.
→Surgent vs HOCK
Two budget options.
→All four at a glance
| Course | Price | Questions | Live classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becker | From about $899 | 3,300+ | Pro only |
| Gleim | From about $1,099 | Thousands | No |
| Surgent | About $499 | 3,000+ | No |
| HOCK | About $119.99/month | 5,500+ | No |
Prices as observed in August 2026.
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