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8 Best GMAT Prep Courses of 2026
This list is for MBA applicants preparing for the GMAT Focus Edition who want to know which prep course to buy. We compared documented features and published prices for eight options: full courses from Target Test Prep, e-GMAT, Kaplan GMAT (Manhattan Prep), Magoosh, GMATWhiz, Wizako and The Princeton Review, plus GMAC's own GMAT Official Prep materials. Scores weigh features at 40 percent and ease of use and value at 30 percent each. We left out The Economist GMAT Tutor, which Economist Education stopped offering in March 2022, and Veritas Prep, whose GMAT pages no longer load. Manhattan Prep's GMAT courses are now sold by Kaplan, so they appear as one entry. Several vendors were running November sales, so confirm the final price at checkout.
By the Mojolin research desk · Updated November 11, 2026 · 8 tools compared · Prices checked on vendor pages, latest November 11, 2026
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Target Test Prep is our top pick because its Self-Study plan combines 4,000+ practice questions, 1,500+ lessons, an AI GMAT Coach and 24/7 expert support for $249 per month on sale, and it can be cancelled when you finish. e-GMAT is a close second and the better pick if you want a mentor: every plan includes a dedicated mentor, 3 weekly live sessions and 215 mock tests from $299 for 2 months. Kaplan GMAT (Manhattan Prep) is the best choice for live classes, with a 655 or +70 point guarantee on its 655+ Course. Magoosh is the best budget video course at $249 for 6 months, GMAT Official Prep is where every applicant should take a free baseline exam, GMATWhiz and Wizako are the cheapest complete courses, and The Princeton Review offers a live 645+ course whose price we could not verify.
Top picks
Best overall
Target Test Prep
9.0 / 10
self-studiers who want the deepest question bank
Read the review →Also great
Kaplan GMAT (Manhattan Prep)
8.6 / 10
applicants who want live classes and a score guarantee
Read the review →Comparison table
| # | Tool | Pricing | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Target Test Prep | self-studiers who want the deepest question bank | Self-Study from $249 per month on sale (list $299); 4 months $799; 6 months $899; OnDemand $1,299; LiveTeach $1,799 | 9.0 |
| 2 |  e-GMAT | applicants who want mentoring and many mock tests | $299 for 2 months, $429 for 4 months, $549 for 6 months (50% off list prices of $599, $859 and $1,099) | 8.9 |
| 3 | Kaplan GMAT (Manhattan Prep) | applicants who want live classes and a score guarantee | On Demand from $199; Live Online $1,349.25 on sale (list $1,799); 655+ Course $1,499.25 on sale (list $1,999); Tutoring $3,499 | 8.6 |
| 4 |  Magoosh GMAT | budget self-studiers who learn from video | Premium $249 for 6 months; $349 for 12 months; $449 with Admissions Support; 4 monthly installments available | 8.5 |
| 5 |  GMAT Official Prep | every test taker, as official practice | See vendor pricing (USD check pending); free GMAT Official Starter Kit | 8.3 |
| 6 |  GMATWhiz | retakers who need a short, cheap refresher | $179 for 2 months, $279 for 4 months, $349 for 6 months (on sale from $249, $399 and $499) | 8.2 |
| 7 |  Wizako | the lowest-cost full course | $130 USD for 4 months for international students; Rs 10,000 plus GST in India | 8.1 |
| 8 |  The Princeton Review GMAT | students who want a 645 score guarantee in a live course | See vendor pricing (USD check pending) | 8.0 |
Scoring weights
Every tool gets three editorial scores out of 10, from vendor documentation, product pages and the published price. The overall score is the weighted average below, the same method on every list. Full method
The full ranking
Rank 1 · Best overall
Target Test Prep
AI-assisted GMAT Focus course with text lessons, screencast solutions, optional masterclass videos and live classes.
targettestprep.com9.0
out of 10
Best for: self-studiers who want the deepest question bank
Target Test Prep sells three GMAT Focus formats. Self-Study combines text-based lessons with screencast video solutions, a personalized study plan, a daily study calendar, a custom test builder, flashcards and a personalized AI GMAT Coach, and it costs $249 per month on sale (list $299), $799 for 4 months or $899 for 6 months. The question bank is the largest we found among course vendors on this list: 4,000+ Quant, Verbal and Data Insights questions with 2,000+ instructor-led video solutions and 1,500+ lessons. TTP OnDemand, at $1,299 for 6 months, adds 400 hours of smartboard masterclass video lessons, weekly live office hours and a 715+ score improvement guarantee. TTP LiveTeach, at $1,799, adds 40 hours of live online classes, personalized homework and a class Slack channel. A 5-day trial gives full Self-Study access without automatic billing. The main trade-off is format: students who learn best from video lectures need the pricier OnDemand plan.
Standout feature
Target Test Prep is the best choice for self-studiers because its Self-Study plan includes 4,000+ Quant, Verbal and Data Insights questions from $249 per month.
Use cases
Working professionals with a few months to study
Follow the daily study calendar and drill weak topics with the custom test builder
Outcome: A full GMAT Focus program from $249 per month
Applicants who need accountability
Join TTP LiveTeach classes and complete the homework set after each class
Outcome: 40 hours of live instruction plus 6 months of OnDemand access for $1,799
Key features
- 4,000+ Quant, Verbal and Data Insights practice questions
- 1,500+ lessons and 2,000+ instructor-led video solutions
- Personalized AI GMAT Coach plus 24/7 live expert support
- OnDemand adds 400 hours of masterclass video lessons and weekly live office hours
- LiveTeach adds 40 hours of live online classes with recordings
Pros
- Monthly plan at $249 on sale lets you stop when you finish
- 5-day full Self-Study trial with no automatic billing
- OnDemand and LiveTeach include a 715+ score improvement guarantee
Cons
- Self-Study lessons are text-based, video lectures cost extra in OnDemand
- The $249, $799 and $899 sale prices end November 15, 2026
- Live classes start at $1,799
Rank 2 · Runner-up
e-GMAT
Self-paced GMAT Focus course with a dedicated mentor, live sessions and 215 mock tests.
e-gmat.com8.9
out of 10
Best for: applicants who want mentoring and many mock tests
e-GMAT sells one complete GMAT Focus course in three access lengths: $299 for 2 months, $429 for 4 months and $549 for 6 months, each shown as 50% off its list price. Content does not change between plans. The course includes foundation modules for beginners, 250+ hours of video lessons, 14,500+ practice questions and 15 full-length plus 200 sectional mock tests, and it adds 20 Quant, 10 Verbal and 7 Data Insights GMAT Club tests as a bonus. The support model is its main difference from other self-paced courses: a dedicated mentor reviews your data and sends a personalized improvement plan within 1 business day, mock analysis comes with a plan of action, and three live sessions run every week. AI-driven feedback tools grade learning quality and explain wrong answers after quizzes. Every plan has a 7-day money-back guarantee. Students who want to pay month by month, or who prefer a classroom, should look at Target Test Prep or Kaplan.
Standout feature
e-GMAT is the best choice for applicants who want mentoring because every plan includes a dedicated mentor, 3 weekly live sessions and 15 full plus 200 sectional mocks from $299.
Use cases
Retakers stuck at a plateau
Send mock results to the dedicated mentor for a subsection-level plan
Outcome: A personalized improvement plan within 1 business day
Applicants with a fixed test date in 8 weeks
Buy the 2-month plan and follow the personalized study plan
Outcome: Full course access for $299
Key features
- 250+ hours of video lessons and 14,500+ practice questions
- 15 full-length and 200 sectional mock tests
- 3 live sessions every week
- Dedicated mentor who replies with an improvement plan within 1 business day
- Bonus 37 GMAT Club adaptive tests worth $79
Pros
- All three plans include identical content; only the access length changes
- 7-day money-back guarantee with a full refund
- e-GMAT says 90% of content questions are answered in under 1 hour
Cons
- Shortest plan is 2 months, there is no month-to-month option
- Some question and mock counts are marked with a content-release schedule
- No in-person classes
Rank 3 · Also great
Kaplan GMAT (Manhattan Prep)
Kaplan's GMAT courses, which now include Manhattan Prep, from an On Demand course to live classes, bootcamps and tutoring.
kaptest.com8.6
out of 10
Best for: applicants who want live classes and a score guarantee
Manhattan Prep's GMAT program is now sold through Kaplan, which says Manhattan Prep is moving forward as Kaplan and keeps its instructors, curriculum and study materials. The course page lists an On Demand course at $199, Live Online at $1,349.25 on sale (list $1,799), the 655+ Course at $1,499.25 on sale (list $1,999), a Bootcamp at $2,174.25 on sale (list $2,899) and private tutoring at $3,499. Self-study buyers can pick a $359 Self-Study Toolkit of books and online resources or a $39 QBank. Courses include official GMAT practice tests and the Official Guide, and Manhattan Prep says the syllabus adapts to your strengths and weaknesses. The 655+ Course and Private Tutoring carry a guarantee of a 655 score for students who start at 585 or higher, or a 70-point gain for those below, with full completion required. Kaplan also runs free GMAT classes and MBA workshops. Prices change often during sales, so confirm the total at checkout.
Standout feature
Kaplan GMAT (Manhattan Prep) is the best choice for live classes because it sells On Demand, Live Online, 655+ and Bootcamp courses plus tutoring, with a 655 or +70 guarantee on the 655+ Course.
Use cases
Applicants targeting top 25 MBA programs
Take the 655+ Course and complete every assignment
Outcome: A 655 or +70 point guarantee, $1,499.25 on sale
Self-studiers who like printed books
Buy the Self-Study Toolkit
Outcome: Books plus online study tools for $359
Key features
- On Demand, Live Online, 655+ Course, Bootcamp and private tutoring options
- 655 or +70 point guarantee on the 655+ Course and Private Tutoring
- Instructors who scored in the 99th percentile, according to Manhattan Prep
- Official GMAT practice tests and the Official Guide included in courses
- Self-Study Toolkit of books and online tools for $359, QBank for $39
Pros
- Widest range of formats on this list, from $199 On Demand to $3,499 tutoring
- Free GMAT classes and admissions workshops
- Code GMAT25 took 25% off several courses from November 9 to 16, 2026
Cons
- Live courses cost $1,349.25 or more even on sale
- The 655 guarantee requires a baseline score of 585 or a 70-point gain and full completion
- Manhattan Prep and Kaplan branding overlap, which can make plan pages harder to compare
Rank 4
Magoosh GMAT
Low-cost self-paced GMAT Focus video course with a video explanation for every question.
magoosh.com8.5
out of 10
Best for: budget self-studiers who learn from video
Magoosh GMAT is the cheapest full video course from a large US test prep brand on this list. Premium costs $249 for 6 months or $349 for 12 months, and Premium + Admissions costs $449 for 12 months with an application tracker, 30+ MBA application videos, 70+ real applicant profiles, essays and resumes, and guided essay writing. Every plan can be split into 4 monthly installments, and plans do not auto-renew. The course has 200+ video lessons, 800+ practice questions with a video explanation for each one, at least 2 diagnostic tests, a score predictor, ask-an-expert help and the option to pause your plan. Magoosh guarantees an increase of up to 70 points over your old score after completing Premium, and refunds any purchase within 7 days. The limit is volume: 800+ questions is a fraction of what TTP and e-GMAT include, so heavy users may run out of fresh practice. A code for 30% off ran until November 16, 2026.
Standout feature
Magoosh GMAT is the best choice for budget self-studiers because $249 covers 6 months, 200+ video lessons and a video explanation for every one of its 800+ questions.
Use cases
Busy professionals studying on a phone
Watch short video lessons and review video explanations between meetings
Outcome: 6 months of self-paced prep for $249
Applicants also writing MBA essays
Buy Premium + Admissions
Outcome: 12 months of GMAT prep plus admissions videos and sample essays for $449
Key features
- 200+ video lessons across Math, Verbal and Data Insights
- 800+ practice questions, each with a video explanation
- At least 2 diagnostic tests and a score predictor
- Up to 70-point score increase guarantee
- Premium + Admissions adds 30+ MBA application videos and 70+ real applicant profiles, essays and resumes
Pros
- $249 covers 6 months, and plans never auto-renew
- 7-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee
- Free switch from GMAT Premium to GRE Premium
Cons
- 800+ questions is far fewer than Target Test Prep or e-GMAT
- No live classes on the Premium plans
- Practice tests draw from the same question pool, so Magoosh suggests creating only up to 2
Rank 5
GMAT Official Prep
Free and paid practice materials from GMAC, the organization that makes the GMAT.
mba.com8.3
out of 10
Best for: every test taker, as official practice
GMAT Official Prep is the set of practice products sold on mba.com by the Graduate Management Admission Council, which writes and administers the GMAT. The free tier is the most useful free resource for any applicant: the GMAT Official Starter Kit includes a sampler of 70 real GMAT questions, a guided study and two full-length practice exams, and a free 6-Week Study Planner sets a weekly schedule. Paid products include the Official Guide 2025-2026 series, where each physical or digital book comes with an Online Question Bank, section-specific Official Practice Questions collections, and Official Practice Exams that use the same algorithm, scoring and timing as the real test. GMAC says there are 6 practice exams in total including the Starter Kit. There is no instruction, so most students combine official materials with a course such as Target Test Prep or Magoosh. We could not load mba.com prices in USD from our location, so check them on the store before you buy.
Standout feature
GMAT Official Prep is the best choice for free practice because GMAC's Starter Kit includes 70 real GMAT questions and two full-length official practice exams.
Use cases
Applicants deciding whether to take the GMAT
Take Official Practice Exam 1 from the free Starter Kit
Outcome: A baseline score from an exam built like the real test, at no cost
Students in the last month before test day
Take the paid Official Practice Exams under timed conditions
Outcome: Realistic score checks using the official algorithm and timing
Key features
- Free GMAT Official Starter Kit with 70 real GMAT questions and Practice Exams 1 and 2
- Free 6-Week Study Planner
- Official Practice Exams use the same algorithm, scoring and timing as the real exam
- 6 official practice exams in total, including the 2 in the Starter Kit
- Official Guide 2025-2026 series, each book with an Online Question Bank
Pros
- Two full-length official practice exams are free with an mba.com account
- Only source of practice exams scored like the real GMAT
- Section-specific Official Practice Questions collections for targeted study
Cons
- No video lessons or teaching, only questions and exams
- Paid prices could not be checked in USD from our location
- Only 6 official practice exams exist in total
Rank 6
GMATWhiz
Self-paced GMAT Focus course with dedicated mentors and analytics, sold in 2, 4 and 6 month plans.
gmatwhiz.com8.2
out of 10
Best for: retakers who need a short, cheap refresher
GMATWhiz, run by Whiz Edtech Inc. in Delaware, sells one GMAT Focus course in three access lengths: $179 for 2 months, $279 for 4 months and $349 for 6 months, all shown as discounts from $249, $399 and $499. Each plan includes full course access, dedicated mentors and doubt support on an online forum. GMATWhiz recommends the 2-month plan for students already scoring 615 or more, the 4-month plan for those at 545 or more and the 6-month plan for beginners. The course has 100+ hours of HD video lessons, 200+ quizzes and 3,500+ practice questions, plus an adaptive study plan, custom quizzes, improvement modules, an error tracker and Whiz 2.0 analytics. Private tutoring and MBA admission consulting are sold separately, and a free trial is available. The question bank is smaller than those of e-GMAT and Target Test Prep, so it suits retakers who need a structured refresher more than beginners who need maximum practice.
Standout feature
GMATWhiz is the best choice for budget retakers because its 2-month plan costs $179 and includes dedicated mentors and 3,500+ practice questions.
Use cases
Retakers scoring 615 or more
Use the 2-month plan to target weak areas with custom quizzes and the error tracker
Outcome: Mentor-backed prep for $179
Beginners on a budget
Follow the adaptive study plan over 6 months
Outcome: Full course access for $349
Key features
- 100+ hours of HD video lessons
- 3,500+ practice questions and 200+ quizzes
- Dedicated mentors on every plan
- Whiz 2.0 analytics and an error tracker
- Doubt support on an online forum
Pros
- Full course access from $179 for 2 months
- Every plan includes all services and features
- Free trial and optional private tutoring and admissions consulting
Cons
- Fewer practice questions than e-GMAT or Target Test Prep
- No live group classes listed on the plans
- Pricing is shown only on the home page, not a separate plans page
Rank 7
Wizako
Low-cost online GMAT Focus course built on short video lessons and topic tests, with web and Android access.
wizako.com8.1
out of 10
Best for: the lowest-cost full course
Wizako has taught GMAT prep since 2005, and its online course is the cheapest complete program on this list at $130 for international students, with 4 months of access. The course is built around 600+ short video lessons of 5 to 15 minutes, taught by instructors Wizako says scored Q51 and 780 on the GMAT. Practice includes 2,000+ questions written to mirror the GMAT Focus Edition, 130+ topic tests and 2 full-length mock tests. Students can post questions on a Q&A board where tutors reply within 48 hours, and the course runs in a web browser and an Android app. A 15-day free trial opens about 10% of the course without a credit card. The trade-offs are practice depth and support: two mocks is few for the final weeks, so buyers should add the free official practice exams from GMAC, and there is no live class or dedicated mentor.
Standout feature
Wizako is the best choice for the lowest-cost full course because $130 buys 4 months, 600+ video lessons and 2,000+ practice questions.
Use cases
Applicants outside the US on a tight budget
Work through the short video lessons and topic tests on an Android phone
Outcome: A complete GMAT Focus course for $130
Students rebuilding math basics
Start with the foundation video lessons before full practice
Outcome: Concepts explained from the ground up before timed drills
Key features
- 600+ video lessons of 5 to 15 minutes each
- 2,000+ practice questions with explanations
- 130+ topic tests
- 2 full-length mock tests
- Q&A board where tutors respond within 48 hours
Pros
- $130 for 4 months is the lowest course price on this list
- 15-day free trial with no credit card
- Updated for the GMAT Focus Edition
Cons
- Only 2 full-length mock tests
- App access is listed for Android, not iOS
- Tutor replies can take up to 48 hours
Rank 8
The Princeton Review GMAT
GMAT Self-Paced course, a Core Concepts course, a live 645+ course and private tutoring.
princetonreview.com8.0
out of 10
Best for: students who want a 645 score guarantee in a live course
The Princeton Review sells GMAT prep in four formats: Self-Paced, a Core Concepts course, the 645+ Course and private tutoring. Self-Paced includes 6 exclusive GMAT practice tests, the GMAT Official Guide e-book, an online question bank, adaptive video lessons, adaptive drills and quick review slides, and it can be tried free for 14 days. If you do not score higher after the program, you can get your tuition back, and if you are not satisfied you can repeat it for free, subject to the terms. The 645+ Course adds 30 total hours of instruction by GMAT experts, office hours, 4 exclusive GMAT Focus practice tests and all 4 GMAC eBooks, with a guarantee of a 645 or a 70-point gain depending on your starting score. Refunds for Self-Paced are only possible within 7 days of enrollment. Prices did not load in a form we could verify, so check the current price on princetonreview.com before buying.
Standout feature
The Princeton Review GMAT is the best choice for a guaranteed live course because its 645+ Course includes 30 hours of instruction and a 645 or +70 point guarantee.
Use cases
Applicants aiming for top 25 programs
Enroll in the 645+ Course and attend office hours
Outcome: 30 hours of instruction with a 645 or +70 point guarantee
Self-studiers comparing courses
Use the 14-day Self-Paced free trial
Outcome: A risk-free look at adaptive lessons and drills
Key features
- Self-Paced: 6 exclusive GMAT practice tests, Official Guide e-book and an online question bank
- Adaptive video lessons, adaptive drills and quick review exercises
- 645+ Course: 30 hours of instruction by GMAT experts plus office hours
- 645+ Course includes 4 exclusive GMAT Focus practice tests and all 4 GMAC eBooks
- Core Concepts course and private tutoring options
Pros
- 14-day free trial of the Self-Paced course
- 645+ Course guarantees a 645 or a 70-point gain or your money back
- Self-Paced refund if you do not score higher, plus a free repeat if not satisfied
Cons
- Prices did not appear on the pages we could load, so they are unverified
- Self-Paced refunds are only available within 7 days of enrollment
- Guarantees depend on starting score and other eligibility terms
Frequently asked questions
+What is the best GMAT study prep?
Target Test Prep is the best GMAT study prep for most applicants. Its Self-Study plan includes 4,000+ Quant, Verbal and Data Insights questions, 1,500+ lessons and a personalized AI GMAT Coach, from $249 per month on sale in November 2026. e-GMAT is a close second at $299 for 2 months.
+What is the best GMAT prep program?
e-GMAT is the best GMAT prep program for applicants who want guidance, because every plan includes a dedicated mentor, 3 weekly live sessions and 15 full plus 200 sectional mock tests. Plans cost $299 for 2 months, $429 for 4 months and $549 for 6 months.
+Which GMAT prep is the best?
Target Test Prep is the best GMAT prep overall, e-GMAT is best with mentoring, and Kaplan GMAT (Manhattan Prep) is best for live classes. Kaplan's 655+ Course costs $1,499.25 on sale (list $1,999) and guarantees a 655 score or a 70-point gain, depending on your starting score.
+What is the best GMAT prep course?
Target Test Prep is the best GMAT prep course, with e-GMAT, Kaplan GMAT (Manhattan Prep) and Magoosh next. For a lower budget, Magoosh costs $249 for 6 months, GMATWhiz $179 for 2 months and Wizako $130 for 4 months, as of November 2026.
+Which GMAT prep book is best?
The GMAT Official Guide 2025-2026 series from GMAC is the best GMAT prep book, because it comes from the organization that writes the exam and each physical or digital book includes an Online Question Bank. Kaplan also sells a GMAT Self-Study Toolkit of books and online tools for $359.
+Is there free GMAT prep?
Yes. GMAC's free GMAT Official Starter Kit on mba.com includes 70 real GMAT questions and two full-length official practice exams, and GMAC also offers a free 6-Week Study Planner. Target Test Prep adds a free 5-day trial and Wizako a free 15-day trial.
+Which GMAT prep course has a score guarantee?
Target Test Prep, Kaplan, The Princeton Review and Magoosh all offer score guarantees. Target Test Prep's OnDemand and LiveTeach plans guarantee 715+ score improvement, Kaplan's 655+ Course and The Princeton Review's 645+ Course guarantee a target score or a 70-point gain, and Magoosh guarantees up to 70 points.
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Updated November 11, 2026 by the Mojolin research desk. Mojolin is self-funded
Questions or corrections: editorial@mojolin.com
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