Cheapest USMLE prep
Start with USMLE’s free official sample questions. The lowest-cost paid options are AMBOSS membership (from about $12.50 a month, question bank extra) and Lecturio (from $19.99 a month). UWorld costs more but is the standard question bank.
Sources: USMLE, AMBOSS, Lecturio, Pathoma; UWorld and Boards & Beyond as reported. Checked October 11-12, 2026.
| Option | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USMLE sample questions | Free | Official |
| AMBOSS membership | From about $12.50/month | 50 questions a month; full question bank extra |
| Pathoma | $84.95 (3 months); $99.95 (12 months) | Pathology only; videos plus the 2026 book |
| Lecturio Medical Premium | From $19.99/month (24 months) | Videos and questions |
| Boards & Beyond | From about $24/week (as reported) | Video course |
| UWorld Step 2 CK | From $459 for 90 days (as reported) | Core question bank |
Ways to pay less
- Check your medical school: some buy UWorld, Boards & Beyond or other resources at a discount for students.
- AMA student membership has included Boards & Beyond offers.
- NBME fee assistance may help with the exam fee itself.
- Use trials: AMBOSS (5 days), Lecturio (7 days), Kaplan FlexTrack (30 days), Pathoma (1 month).
Official source & community discussion
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