UWorld vs Kaplan NCLEX: which should you buy?
A rationale-heavy question bank against a structured course. UWorld is reported at roughly $130 to $270; Kaplan at roughly $200 to $550, with lessons, a larger reported question bank and optional live classes.
Prices as reported by third-party sites; not yet hands-on tested.
Pick UWorld if
UWorld
You can organize your own study plan and want depth in the explanations.
UWorld reviewPick Kaplan if
Kaplan
You want to be told what to study and when, with lessons and optional live instruction.
Kaplan reviewSide by side
| UWorld | Kaplan | |
|---|---|---|
| Reported price | About $130 to $270 | About $200 to $550 |
| Questions | About 2,300 to 2,500+ | About 3,500 to 4,000+ |
| Format | Question bank with rationales | Course with lessons and question bank |
| Teaching | Limited lessons | Structured lessons; live options |
| Access | 30 to 180 days | Up to 12 months reported |
The bottom line
If you are a self-directed learner, UWorld’s bank is the cheaper way to practice. If you want a schedule and lessons built in, Kaplan costs more but includes them. Some candidates take Kaplan for content and add UWorld for question depth.
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