AMBOSS vs GradReady
AMBOSS
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| Figure | AMBOSS | GradReady |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.04/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 15 |
| Spec score · Exam Prep Apps | 8.8 (#7) | 8.8 (#11) |
| Adaptive Practice | Qbank sessions can adapt based on a student's weaknesses. | The MCQ tracking system identifies weaknesses and points students to relevant materials. |
| Exam scope | multiple_exam_types | single_exam |
| Founded | 2012 | 2010 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free Trial | AMBOSS offers a five-day free trial with full access to the Qbank and knowledge library. | The free trial includes access to the MCQ Bank, Online Exam, Videos, Online Textbook and Resources, and Study Buddy matching. |
| Full-length mock tests | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Platform support | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web; mobile-friendly web portal |
| Question bank | 50 | 2000 |
| Revision Plans | The platform includes high-yield and comprehensive study plans for exams and residency. | Yes |
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
GradReady
- Attendance Success AssuredPrice not published
- GAMSAT Free TrialFree
- Online StarterA$299, paid once
- Starter (Online)$299, paid once
- Essentials (Online)$759, paid once
- Online EssentialsA$759, paid once
- InterviewReady Comprehensive MMIA$899, paid once
- Comprehensive (Online)$999, paid once
- Online ComprehensiveA$999, paid once
- Attendance ComprehensiveA$1,649, paid once
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.
GradReady
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