UWorld vs BoardVitals for the PANCE: free trial or pass guarantee?
Last checked October 17, 2026 · Sources: UWorld PA and its pricing FAQs; BoardVitals PANCE/PANRE and its blog (older prices and guarantee terms); NCCPA Become Certified. Not hands-on tested.
UWorld vs BoardVitals comes down to how you want to reduce risk. UWorld lets you try 60 questions free for 7 days before paying, then offers 2,050+ case-based questions with flashcards and a medical library; new prices show at checkout and renewals start at $150. BoardVitals has 1,650+ questions, 6 months for $199 on its pricing page, and a 100% Pass Guarantee on 3-month-plus plans.
2,050+ questions, flashcards, medical library; 7-day free trial.
Start free on UWorld1,650+ questions; start up to 6 months later; pass guarantee.
Buy now on BoardVitalsSide by side
| UWorld | BoardVitals | |
|---|---|---|
| PANCE questions | 2,050+ | 1,650+ |
| Price | At checkout; renewals $150 / $200 / $260 | $199 for 6 months (blog: $79 / $119 / $169) |
| Access | 90, 180 or 360 days (reset on 180 and 360) | 1, 3 or 6 months; start up to 6 months later |
| Try or guarantee | 7-day trial, 60 questions, no card | 100% Pass Guarantee on 3-month-plus plans |
| Extras | ReadyDeck flashcards, PA Medical Library | Full-length practice exam add-on |
From each provider’s own pages, checked October 17, 2026. BoardVitals’ 1 and 3-month prices come from an older blog post.
The main differences
UWorld has about 400 more questions and adds flashcards and a linked medical library, and its trial lets you judge the bank before paying. BoardVitals publishes a clear 6-month price, lets you delay your start, and backs 3 and 6-month plans with a pass guarantee. UWorld’s longer plans include a one-time reset; BoardVitals offers a full-length practice exam as an add-on.
Choose UWorld if
- You want to try the bank before you pay.
- You like flashcards and a medical library alongside your questions.
- Your PA program offers UWorld at a bulk price.
Choose BoardVitals if
- You want a published price and the option to start later.
- A pass guarantee matters to you.
- You’d like a full-length practice exam add-on.
Common questions about these two banks
Which has more questions?
UWorld, with 2,050+ PANCE questions against BoardVitals’ 1,650+.
Which has a free trial?
UWorld offers a 7-day, 60-question trial with no credit card.
Which has a pass guarantee?
BoardVitals, on plans of three months or longer.
Is this comparison sponsored?
No. We earn no commission from either provider.
Read our full UWorld review and BoardVitals review, or see best PANCE prep. We first checked these details on October 12, 2026 and rechecked them on October 17, 2026. MockTestPrep is independent and is not affiliated with UWorld, BoardVitals or NCCPA.