AMBOSS vs SuperTest (formerly HSK Online)
AMBOSS
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| Figure | AMBOSS | SuperTest (formerly HSK Online) |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.04/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 11 |
| Spec score · Exam Prep Apps | 8.8 (#7) | 8.7 (#16) |
| Adaptive Practice | Qbank sessions can adapt based on a student's weaknesses. | Yes |
| Exam scope | multiple_exam_types | exam_family |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Full-length mock tests | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Shanghai, China |
| Mobile Apps | The mobile apps provide Qbank sessions, clinical answers, calculators, and management checklists offline. | The download page links to iOS and Android downloads. |
| Platform support | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, iOS, Android |
| 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
SuperTest (formerly HSK Online)
- VIPPrice not published
- VIP monthlyPriced on request
- VIP 3 monthsPriced on request
- VIP 6 monthsPriced on request
- VIP 12 monthsPriced on request
- FREEFree
- VIP — 1 month$118 a month
- VIP — 3 months$288 a month
- VIP — 6 months$388 a month
- VIP — 12 months$488 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.
SuperTest (formerly HSK Online)
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