Kaplan vs Princeton Review for the GRE
Both sell self-paced and live GRE courses with guarantees. Kaplan’s list prices are lower at each level and it adds a test-center practice exam; The Princeton Review offers specific score targets (10 points, or 162+) on its guarantee courses.
Kaplan list prices from its own pages; Princeton Review terms from its own page, prices as reported. Checked October 11, 2026. Not hands-on tested.
| Kaplan | Princeton Review | |
|---|---|---|
| Self-paced | On Demand, $449 list | About $399 to $499 (as reported) |
| Live course | Live Online, 21 hours, $999 list | Fundamentals, about $1,199 (as reported) |
| Top guarantee course | Higher Score Guarantee | 162+, about $2,049 to $2,399 (as reported) |
Choose Kaplan if
- You want live classes for less, plus the GRE Channel.
Choose Princeton Review if
- You want a guarantee tied to a specific score.
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