Becker vs UWorld CMA: which should you buy?
Last checked October 20, 2026 · Sources: Becker’s September 2026 price list; UWorld’s CMA review pages (Premier price as reported); IMA for the case-based format. Ratings are our editorial assessment from published details, not hands-on tests.
Becker vs UWorld CMA starts level: both entry packages list at $1,299. One tier up, UWorld Elite-Unlimited ($1,499) adds unlimited access for $200 more than Premier, while Becker Pro adds a pass guarantee for $300 more than Advantage, along with unlimited access, live classes and tutoring, per Becker’s September 2026 price list. That puts Becker Pro ($1,599) just $100 above UWorld Elite. UWorld’s edge is practice: 6,200+ visually explained questions and a full mobile app.
You want teaching, live classes, tutoring and a guarantee, or you already know Becker's style from the CPA.
Becker CMA reviewYou learn from worked examples, want the biggest question bank, or study mostly on a phone.
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| Becker | UWorld | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Entry package | Advantage, $1,299 (24 months) | Premier, $1,299 (reported) |
| Top package | Pro, $1,599 | Elite-Unlimited, $1,499 |
| Longest access | Unlimited on Pro | Unlimited on Elite |
| Pass guarantee | Yes, on Pro | No |
| Practice questions | 4,000+ multiple-choice and 40+ case-based, both packages | 6,200+, with case-based sets |
| Live teaching | LiveOnline classes and tutoring on Pro | 11th Hour Final Review on Elite |
| IMA fee discount | 30% off membership and entrance fee bought together, per Becker | Offered with course purchase |
Becker from its September 2026 price list; UWorld Elite from its own page, Premier as reported. October 2026.
The main differences
UWorld is built around its question bank: 6,200+ questions, each with a visual explanation, and an app that covers the whole course. Becker is built around teaching: over 55 hours of video and 76 SkillBuilder videos in both packages, plus LiveOnline classes, five tutoring sessions and five coaching sessions on Pro. At the top tier, the $100 difference buys Becker’s guarantee and live support; at the entry tier, both cost $1,299 but Becker Advantage expires after 24 months.
The bottom line
If you learn by teaching and want a safety net, Becker Pro is worth the extra $100 over UWorld Elite-Unlimited. If you learn by working through explained questions, or study mostly on a phone, UWorld gives you half as many questions again for less. Avoid Becker Advantage if your timeline might run past 24 months.
Common questions about Becker vs UWorld
Which is cheaper, Becker or UWorld?
At the top tier, UWorld Elite-Unlimited ($1,499) is $100 less than Becker Pro ($1,599). Both entry packages list at $1,299, though UWorld’s Premier price is as reported.
Which has more practice questions?
UWorld, with 6,200+ questions against Becker’s 4,000+ multiple-choice questions.
Which has a pass guarantee?
Becker, on Pro only. UWorld doesn’t advertise a pass guarantee for the CMA.
Is this comparison sponsored?
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