Compare GMAT prep courses: e-GMAT, TTP, Manhattan Prep, Magoosh, Princeton Review
First checked October 11, 2026; rechecked October 23, 2026 · Sources: providers’ own prices and terms where available; Magoosh and Princeton Review prices as reported; exam facts from GMAC. Ratings are our editorial assessment from published details using our rubric.
Compare GMAT prep courses head to head: e-GMAT (4.7 / 5), Target Test Prep (4.3), Manhattan Prep sold with Kaplan (4.1), Princeton Review (4.0) and Magoosh (3.8). Most students choose between paying for live help and studying alone; e-GMAT is the exception, including live sessions at a self-study price.
All five at a glance
| Course | Rating | Entry price | Live teaching | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| e-GMAT | 4.7 / 5 | $249 (2 months) | 3 sessions a week | 7-day money-back |
| Target Test Prep | 4.3 / 5 | About $249/month | About $1,799 (40 hours) | See TTP |
| Manhattan Prep (Kaplan) | 4.1 / 5 | From $299 | From about $1,499 | Higher Score; 655+ |
| Princeton Review | 4.0 / 5 | About $699 | 18 to 30 hours | 645+ or 70 points |
| Magoosh | 3.8 / 5 | About $249 (6 months) | None | See Magoosh |
Sources: provider pages, checked October 11, 2026; Magoosh and Princeton Review prices as reported.
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The two most popular online courses.
→Self-study depth against live classes.
→Depth against budget.
→Self-study against a guarantee course.
→Two budget options.
→Online coaching against scheduled classes.
→Live classes against low-cost self-study.
→Two class-based options with guarantees.
→Budget against guarantee.
→Don’t forget official practice
Whichever course you choose, add GMAC’s official practice: two free full-length exams and the $49.99 Official Guide. Only official exams use the real scoring algorithm. See our GMAT Official Prep review (4.0 / 5).
Common questions about comparing GMAT prep courses
Which GMAT course is rated highest?
e-GMAT, at 4.7 / 5, for live coaching, practice volume and price.
Which GMAT courses include live teaching?
e-GMAT includes three live sessions a week from $249; Manhattan Prep and Princeton Review sell full live classes; Target Test Prep sells live classes as a separate plan; Magoosh has none.
Which is the cheapest GMAT course?
Magoosh and e-GMAT both start at about $249: Magoosh for six months, e-GMAT for two months with live help.
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