Kaplan Schweser vs UWorld
CFA® exam prep, side by side, for Levels I, II and III.
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Kaplan Schweser vs UWorld for CFA Level I
| What is compared | Kaplan SchweserVisit Kaplan Schweser (opens in a new tab) | UWorldVisit UWorld (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|---|
| Full courses | $429 to $1,499 | $399 to $900 |
| Live classes | From $1,499Ultimate | From $900Elite Full Course |
| Ask an instructor | From $1,499Ultimate | From $900Elite Full Course |
| Study planner | From $429Basic | From $630Advanced Prep Course |
| Access until you pass | None found | From $900Elite Full Course |
| Printed books | From $1,099Premium | From $900Elite Full Course |
| Mobile app | From $429Basic | From $399Core Essentials |
| Mock exams | Up to 6 | Up to 5 |
| Practice questions | Up to 2,600 | Up to 1,900 |
| Video | About 139 hoursOur estimate | Not stated |
| Prices checked | 30 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Where Kaplan Schweser is ahead
- A study planner is included from $429, against $630 at UWorld.
- Up to 6 mock exams, against 5.
- About 2,600 practice questions, against 1,900.
Where UWorld is ahead
- Its cheapest full course is $399, against $429 at Kaplan Schweser.
- It offers live classes from $900, against $1,499 at Kaplan Schweser.
- You can put questions to an instructor from $900, against $1,499 at Kaplan Schweser.
- Access can last until you pass, from $900. We found no such access at Kaplan Schweser at this level.
- Printed books are available from $900, against $1,099 at Kaplan Schweser.
The packages
Basic$429
OnDemand classes, question bank, 2 mocks
Essential$799
SchweserNotes e-books, OnDemand classes, question bank, 4 mocks
Premium$1,099
Print and e-book notes, OnDemand classes and review workshop, 6 mocks
Ultimate$1,499
Live or OnDemand classes and workshop, instructor questions, print, audio, 6 mocks with one in person
Core Essentials$399
Question bank and eBook study guides
Advanced Prep Course$630
Core plus video lectures, 2 mocks, planner, flashcards, formula outline
Elite Full Course$900
Advanced plus printed books, 5 mocks, recorded masterclasses and bootcamp, live Q&A, free resit extension
Mock Exam (each)$59
One full-length mock exam
Top-up, not a full course
QBank$299
Question bank with explanations, analytics, notebook, custom flashcards
Top-up, not a full course
Study Guides$299
Study guides only
Top-up, not a full course
TotalPrep Series$649
Recorded masterclasses, recorded two-day bootcamp, live Q&A
Top-up, not a full course
Kaplan Schweser vs UWorld for CFA Level II
| What is compared | Kaplan SchweserVisit Kaplan Schweser (opens in a new tab) | UWorldVisit UWorld (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|---|
| Full courses | $479 to $1,549 | $399 to $900 |
| Live classes | From $1,549Ultimate | From $900Elite Full Course |
| Ask an instructor | From $1,549Ultimate | From $900Elite Full Course |
| Study planner | From $479Basic | From $630Advanced Prep Course |
| Access until you pass | None found | From $900Elite Full Course |
| Printed books | From $1,149Premium | From $900Elite Full Course |
| Mobile app | From $479Basic | From $399Core Essentials |
| Mock exams | Up to 6 | Up to 3 |
| Practice questions | About 2,000Our estimate | Up to 1,150 |
| Video | About 100 hoursOur estimate | About 90 hoursOur estimate |
| Prices checked | 30 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Where Kaplan Schweser is ahead
- A study planner is included from $479, against $630 at UWorld.
- Up to 6 mock exams, against 3.
Where UWorld is ahead
- Its cheapest full course is $399, against $479 at Kaplan Schweser.
- It offers live classes from $900, against $1,549 at Kaplan Schweser.
- You can put questions to an instructor from $900, against $1,549 at Kaplan Schweser.
- Access can last until you pass, from $900. We found no such access at Kaplan Schweser at this level.
- Printed books are available from $900, against $1,149 at Kaplan Schweser.
The packages
Basic$479
OnDemand classes, question bank, 2 mocks
Essential$849
SchweserNotes e-books, OnDemand classes, question bank, 4 mocks
Premium$1,149
Print and e-book notes, OnDemand classes and review workshop, 6 mocks
Ultimate$1,549
Live or OnDemand classes and workshop, item set workshop, instructor questions, print, audio, 6 mocks
Core Essentials$399
Question bank and eBook study guides
Advanced Prep Course$630
Core plus video lectures, 1 mock, planner, flashcards, formula outline
Elite Full Course$900
Advanced plus printed books, 3 mocks, recorded masterclasses and bootcamp, live Q&A, free resit extension
Mock Exam (each)$59
One full-length mock exam
Top-up, not a full course
QBank$299
Question bank with explanations, analytics, notebook, custom flashcards
Top-up, not a full course
Study Guides$299
Study guides only
Top-up, not a full course
TotalPrep Series$649
Recorded masterclasses, recorded two-day bootcamp, live Q&A
Top-up, not a full course
Kaplan Schweser vs UWorld for CFA Level III
| What is compared | Kaplan SchweserVisit Kaplan Schweser (opens in a new tab) | UWorldVisit UWorld (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|---|
| Full courses | $529 to $1,599 | $399 to $900 |
| Live classes | From $1,599Ultimate | From $900Elite Full Course |
| Ask an instructor | From $1,599Ultimate | From $900Elite Full Course |
| Study planner | From $529Basic | From $630Advanced Prep Course |
| Access until you pass | None found | From $900Elite Full Course |
| Printed books | From $1,199Premium | From $900Elite Full Course |
| Mobile app | From $529Basic | From $399Core Essentials |
| Mock exams | Up to 6 | Up to 2 |
| Practice questions | About 2,000Our estimate | Up to 900 |
| Video | About 95 hoursOur estimate | About 60 hoursOur estimate |
| Prices checked | 30 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Where Kaplan Schweser is ahead
- A study planner is included from $529, against $630 at UWorld.
- Up to 6 mock exams, against 2.
Where UWorld is ahead
- Its cheapest full course is $399, against $529 at Kaplan Schweser.
- It offers live classes from $900, against $1,599 at Kaplan Schweser.
- You can put questions to an instructor from $900, against $1,599 at Kaplan Schweser.
- Access can last until you pass, from $900. We found no such access at Kaplan Schweser at this level.
- Printed books are available from $900, against $1,199 at Kaplan Schweser.
The packages
Basic$529
OnDemand classes, question bank, 2 mocks
Essential$899
SchweserNotes e-books, OnDemand classes, question bank, 4 mocks
Premium$1,199
Print and e-book notes, OnDemand classes and review workshop, 6 mocks
Ultimate$1,599
Live or OnDemand classes and workshop, essay writing workshop, instructor questions, print, audio, 6 mocks
Core Essentials$399
Question bank and eBook study guides
Advanced Prep Course$630
Core plus video lectures, 1 mock, planner, flashcards, formula outline
Elite Full Course$900
Advanced plus printed books, 2 mocks, recorded masterclasses and bootcamp, live Q&A, free resit extension
Mock Exam (each)$119
One full-length mock exam
Top-up, not a full course
QBank$299
Question bank with explanations, analytics, notebook, custom flashcards
Top-up, not a full course
Study Guides$299
Study guides only
Top-up, not a full course
TotalPrep Series$649
Recorded masterclasses, recorded two-day bootcamp, live Q&A
Top-up, not a full course
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Quick answers
Is Kaplan Schweser or UWorld cheaper for CFA Level I?
UWorld is cheaper to start with. Its cheapest full Level I course is Core Essentials at $399, checked 30 Oct 2026. At Kaplan Schweser it is Basic at $429, checked 30 Oct 2026.
Is Kaplan Schweser or UWorld cheaper for CFA Level II?
UWorld is cheaper to start with. Its cheapest full Level II course is Core Essentials at $399, checked 30 Oct 2026. At Kaplan Schweser it is Basic at $479, checked 30 Oct 2026.
Is Kaplan Schweser or UWorld cheaper for CFA Level III?
UWorld is cheaper to start with. Its cheapest full Level III course is Core Essentials at $399, checked 30 Oct 2026. At Kaplan Schweser it is Basic at $529, checked 30 Oct 2026.
Which is better for me, Kaplan Schweser or UWorld?
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.