Cheapest GMAT prep: free official exams and courses from about $249
Start free with GMAC’s Official Starter Kit and two official practice exams, then add the $49.99 Official Guide for 975+ real questions. The cheapest full courses are e-GMAT ($249 for two months, live sessions included) and Magoosh (about $249 for six months, as reported). Target Test Prep and Manhattan Prep cost more but often run sales.
Prices from providers’ own pages, checked October 11, 2026, except where marked as reported.
| Option | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GMAC Official Starter Kit | Free | Two official practice exams and 70 questions |
| GMAT Official Guide 2026-2027 | $49.99 | 975+ real questions, book plus online question bank |
| e-GMAT | $249 (2 months); $499 (6 months) | Live sessions included |
| Magoosh Premium | About $249 (6 months, as reported) | Self-paced only |
| Target Test Prep | About $249/month; $899 for 6 months | Regular sales of 15% to 25% |
| Manhattan Prep (Kaplan) On Demand | From $299 | Reported as monthly in 2026 |
| GMAC Official Practice Exams 3-6 | About $107.99 (as reported) | Four more official exams |
Sources: GMAC, Wiley, e-GMAT, Target Test Prep, Kaplan; Magoosh and Princeton Review as reported.
What six months costs
| Option | 6 months |
|---|---|
| Magoosh (as reported) | About $249 |
| e-GMAT | $499 |
| Target Test Prep | About $899 |
Regular prices; excludes sales and taxes.
Ways to pay less
- Use the free official exams first, then buy what you need.
- Use trials: e-GMAT’s 7-day money-back guarantee and Princeton Review’s 14-day free trial (as reported).
- Wait for a sale; Target Test Prep and Magoosh discount often.
- Ask your target schools about GMAT fee waivers or prep discounts.
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