AMBOSS vs MCAT Self Prep
AMBOSS
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| Figure | AMBOSS | MCAT Self Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.04/mo | $19.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 6 |
| Spec score · Exam Prep Apps | 8.8 (#7) | 8.6 (#23) |
| Exam scope | multiple_exam_types | single_exam |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Full-length mock tests | Yes | Yes |
| Platform support | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web; mobile-friendly content via Quizlet mobile app |
| Question bank | 50 | Advanced Pro includes 120 end-of-lesson quizzes with over 2,500 AAMC-style standalone questions and over 5,000 flashcards. |
| 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
MCAT Self Prep
- Free ForeverFree
- Basic Pro$19.99 a month
- Advanced Pro$199.99 a month
- Basic Pro$15.99, paid once
- Advanced Pro$159.99, paid once
- Deluxe Pro$1,119.99, 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.
MCAT Self Prep
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