AMBOSS vs Boson ExSim-Max
AMBOSS
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| Figure | AMBOSS | Boson ExSim-Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.04/mo | $8.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Exam Prep Apps | 8.8 (#7) | 8.0 (#73) |
| Exam scope | multiple_exam_types | multiple_exam_types |
| Founded | 2012 | 1999 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Full-length mock tests | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Platform support | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web; laptop, tablet, and smartphone access |
Plans
AMBOSS
- Monthly Membership$19.99 a month
- Yearly Membership$12.50 a year
- Yearly Membership + Qbank Bundle$448 a year
- Student Life$1,199, paid once
- Yearly Access for Clinicians$21.58 a year
- Monthly Access for Clinicians$29.99 a month
Boson ExSim-Max
- ExSim-Max Practice Exam$99 a year
- ExSim-Max for Cisco 200-301 CCNA$99 a year
- ExSim-Max for CompTIA Security+ SY0-701$99 a year
- ExSim-Max for ISC2 CISSP$99 a year
In their own words
AMBOSS
AMBOSS is a medical study platform for people preparing for exams including USMLE, COMLEX, Shelf, COMAT, in-house exams, PANCE/PANRE, and EOR. Its membership materials describe more than 13,000 Qbank questions and more than 1,400 high-yield medical articles. Standard memberships pair unlimited library access with 50 Qbank questions per month; the Yearly Membership + Qbank Bundle provides unlimited Qbank and library access. Study tools include full-length mock tests, revision plans, adaptive practice, performance analytics, recommendations, and a Score Predictor. The platform is available on the web, iOS, Android, and as a Chrome extension. Its apps support offline use, including Qbank sessions, clinical answers, calculators, and management checklists. Integrations are available with Chrome, Anki, and ChatGPT. The five-day free trial provides full access to the Qbank and knowledge library. Monthly Membership is $19.99 a month; Yearly Membership is $12.50 a year as listed, billed yearly. Student Life costs $1,199, paid once and provides unlimited Qbank and library access through the end of PGY-1. Purchases made directly through AMBOSS are eligible for a full refund within 30 days.
Boson ExSim-Max
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