AnalystPrep vs Salt Solutions
CFA® exam prep, side by side, for Levels I, II and III.
We read each provider's own pricing pages and terms: 67 packages from 5 providers so far. "Our estimate" marks a figure the provider does not publish. Latest check: 30 Oct 2026.
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AnalystPrep vs Salt Solutions for CFA Level I
| What is compared | AnalystPrepVisit AnalystPrep (opens in a new tab) | Salt SolutionsVisit Salt Solutions (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|---|
| Full courses | $499 to $1,299 | $599 |
| Live classes | From $1,299Unlimited+ (all three levels) | Not stated |
| Ask an instructor | From $499Learn + Practice | From $599Complete |
| Study planner | None found | From $599Complete |
| Access until you pass | From $799Unlimited (all three levels) | From $599Complete |
| Printed books | Not stated | Not stated |
| Mobile app | None found | Not stated |
| Mock exams | Up to 5 | Up to 3 |
| Practice questions | Up to 4,000 | About 3,320Our estimate |
| Video | Up to 60 hours | About 38 hoursOur estimate |
| Prices checked | 30 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Where AnalystPrep is ahead
- Its cheapest full course is $499, against $599 at Salt Solutions.
- You can put questions to an instructor from $499, against $599 at Salt Solutions.
- Up to 5 mock exams, against 3.
- It offers live classes, from $1,299. We could not confirm this at Salt Solutions.
Where Salt Solutions is ahead
- Access can last until you pass from $599, against $799 at AnalystPrep.
- A study planner is included, from $599. We found none at AnalystPrep at this level.
The packages
Learn + Practice$499
Video lessons, study notes, question bank, 5 mocks
Unlimited (all three levels)$799
Videos, notes, question banks and mocks for all three levels
Unlimited+ (all three levels)$1,299
Everything in Unlimited, plus weekly live classes for Level I only
Practice$349
Question bank, 5 mocks, formula sheet, performance tracking
Top-up, not a full course
Complete$599
Web manuals, short video lessons, question bank, three mocks
Focus Express$169
Review materials, quiz builder, three mocks
Top-up, not a full course
AnalystPrep vs Salt Solutions for CFA Level II
| What is compared | AnalystPrepVisit AnalystPrep (opens in a new tab) | Salt SolutionsVisit Salt Solutions (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|---|
| Full courses | $499 to $1,299 | $649 |
| Live classes | None found | Not stated |
| Ask an instructor | From $499Learn + Practice | From $649Complete |
| Study planner | Not stated | From $649Complete |
| Access until you pass | From $649Levels II and III Lifetime | From $649Complete |
| Printed books | Not stated | Not stated |
| Mobile app | None found | Not stated |
| Mock exams | Up to 2 | Up to 3 |
| Practice questions | Up to 1,350 | About 1,430Our estimate |
| Video | Up to 50 hours | About 35 hoursOur estimate |
| Prices checked | 30 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Where AnalystPrep is ahead
- Its cheapest full course is $499, against $649 at Salt Solutions.
- You can put questions to an instructor from $499, against $649 at Salt Solutions.
Where Salt Solutions is ahead
- Up to 3 mock exams, against 2.
- A study planner is included, from $649. We could not confirm this at AnalystPrep.
The packages
Learn + Practice$499
Video lessons, study notes, item-set question bank, 2 mocks
Levels II and III Lifetime$649
Videos, notes, question banks and mocks for Levels II and III
Unlimited (all three levels)$799
Videos, notes, question banks and mocks for all three levels
Unlimited+ (all three levels)$1,299
Everything in Unlimited, plus weekly live classes for Level I only
Practice$349
Item-set question bank, 2 mocks, performance tracking
Top-up, not a full course
Complete$649
Web manuals, short video lessons, question bank, three mocks
Focus Express$209
Review materials, quiz builder, three mocks
Top-up, not a full course
AnalystPrep vs Salt Solutions for CFA Level III
| What is compared | AnalystPrepVisit AnalystPrep (opens in a new tab) | Salt SolutionsVisit Salt Solutions (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|---|
| Full courses | $499 to $1,299 | $749 |
| Live classes | None found | Not stated |
| Ask an instructor | From $499Learn + Practice | From $749Complete |
| Study planner | Not stated | From $749Complete |
| Access until you pass | From $649Levels II and III Lifetime | From $749Complete |
| Printed books | Not stated | Not stated |
| Mobile app | None found | Not stated |
| Mock exams | Up to 1 | Up to 3 |
| Practice questions | Up to 700 | About 985Our estimate |
| Video | Up to 60 hours | About 27 hoursOur estimate |
| Prices checked | 30 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Where AnalystPrep is ahead
- Its cheapest full course is $499, against $749 at Salt Solutions.
- You can put questions to an instructor from $499, against $749 at Salt Solutions.
- Access can last until you pass from $649, against $749 at Salt Solutions.
Where Salt Solutions is ahead
- Up to 3 mock exams, against 1.
- A study planner is included, from $749. We could not confirm this at AnalystPrep.
The packages
Learn + Practice$499
Video lessons, study notes, essay-type cases, item sets, mock exam
Levels II and III Lifetime$649
Videos, notes, question banks and mocks for Levels II and III
Unlimited (all three levels)$799
Videos, notes, question banks and mocks for all three levels
Unlimited+ (all three levels)$1,299
Everything in Unlimited, plus weekly live classes for Level I only
Practice$349
Essay-type cases, item sets, mock exam, formula sheet
Top-up, not a full course
Complete$749
Web manuals, short video lessons, question bank, three mocks
Focus Express$259
Review materials, quiz builder, three mocks
Top-up, not a full course
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Quick answers
Is AnalystPrep or Salt Solutions cheaper for CFA Level I?
AnalystPrep is cheaper to start with. Its cheapest full Level I course is Learn + Practice at $499, checked 30 Oct 2026. At Salt Solutions it is Complete at $599, checked 30 Oct 2026.
Is AnalystPrep or Salt Solutions cheaper for CFA Level II?
AnalystPrep is cheaper to start with. Its cheapest full Level II course is Learn + Practice at $499, checked 30 Oct 2026. At Salt Solutions it is Complete at $649, checked 30 Oct 2026.
Is AnalystPrep or Salt Solutions cheaper for CFA Level III?
AnalystPrep is cheaper to start with. Its cheapest full Level III course is Learn + Practice at $499, checked 30 Oct 2026. At Salt Solutions it is Complete at $749, checked 30 Oct 2026.
Which is better for me, AnalystPrep or Salt Solutions?
It depends on how you study, how long you have and what you want to spend. The table on this page sets out what each one gives you at each level. Our one-minute quiz matches you to a provider from your own answers.