Gleim vs UWorld
Compare Gleim and UWorld on pricing, course contents, teaching options and access terms.
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Gleim vs UWorld for all four CPA sections
| What is compared | GleimVisit Gleim (opens in a new tab) | UWorldVisit UWorld (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|---|
| Full courses | $2,499 to $3,499 | $1,999 to $2,899 |
| Live classes | Not stated | From $2,399Elite-Unlimited |
| Ask an instructor | From $2,999Premium CPA Review | From $2,399Elite-Unlimited |
| Study planner | From $2,499Traditional CPA Review | From $1,999Premier |
| Access until you pass | From $2,999Premium CPA Review | From $2,399Elite-Unlimited |
| Printed books | From $2,499Traditional CPA Review | From $2,399Elite-Unlimited |
| Mobile app | Not stated | From $1,999Premier |
| Mock exams | Up to 8 | Up to 12 |
| Practice questions | Up to 12,000 | Up to 9,000 |
| Task-based simulations | Up to 1,200 | Up to 500 |
| Video | Up to 100 hours | About 420 hoursOur estimate |
| Prices checked | 30 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Key differences between Gleim and UWorld
Price and payment
- Gleim's Traditional CPA Review costs $2,499 upfront and provides 18 months of access to four sections. UWorld's Premier costs $1,999 upfront and provides 18 months of access to four sections.
- Gleim's full courses run from $2,499 (Traditional CPA Review) to $3,499 (Premium Pro CPA Review).
- UWorld's full courses run from $1,999 (Premier) to $2,899 (Elite-Unlimited+).
Access and retakes
- Gleim: Traditional CPA Review has a fixed term; Premium CPA Review and Premium Pro CPA Review run until you pass, on Gleim's conditions.
- UWorld: Premier has a fixed term; Elite-Unlimited and Elite-Unlimited+ run until you pass, on UWorld's conditions.
Teaching and support
- Live classes: UWorld includes them from Elite-Unlimited at $2,399. We couldn't verify whether Gleim includes them.
- Instructor support: Gleim includes it from Premium CPA Review at $2,999; UWorld includes it from Elite-Unlimited at $2,399.
Practice materials
- Practice questions: Gleim lists up to 12,000 and UWorld up to 9,000.
- Task-based simulations: Gleim lists up to 1,200 and UWorld up to 500.
- Mock exams: Gleim lists up to 8 and UWorld up to 12.
- Hours of video: Gleim lists up to 100. UWorld's figure is our estimate, about 420.
- Question and video totals may cover the whole library, including sections a package does not include.
Exam coverage
- Gleim's full courses cover three Core sections and one Discipline. UWorld's full courses cover three Core sections and one Discipline (Premier and Elite-Unlimited) or all six sections (Elite-Unlimited+).
The packages
Traditional CPA Review$2,499
Includes an adaptive question bank, task-based simulations, audio lessons, digital books and final review materials. Study support includes a Personal Counselor and private study groups. Printed books are available on demand for the cost of shipping.
Premium CPA Review$2,999
Covers three Core sections and one Discipline, with access until you pass. Includes video and audio lectures, an adaptive question bank with task-based simulations, two full-length mock exams per section, digital flashcards, digital books with a printed edition on demand, a Personal Counselor and Accounting Expert help. One free change of Discipline.
Premium Pro CPA Review$3,499
Everything in Premium, with access until you pass, plus unlimited Accounting Expert help, the Prep Pal AI study assistant, the Office Hours webinar archive (recorded), unlimited changes of Discipline and a year of free CPE.
CPA Mega Test Bank$999
A stand-alone question bank covering all six sections, sold without lectures, for 18 months. Includes the adaptive practice platform and digital books.
Question bank, not a full course
Premier$1,999
Covers three Core sections and one Discipline for 18 months. Includes video lectures, a question bank with task-based simulations, TBS Mastery Videos, e-book study guides, flashcards, a study planner and a mobile app. No full-length mock exams or live boot camps are listed for this package.
Elite-Unlimited$2,399
Covers three Core sections and one Discipline with access until you pass (three years, then free extensions with proof of an exam booking). Adds printed study guides, two full-length mock exams per section and live online boot camps, recorded, to everything in Premier.
Elite-Unlimited+$2,899
Covers all six sections with access until you pass (three years, then free extensions with proof of an exam booking). Everything in Elite-Unlimited for every section, plus a one-year Surgent CPE subscription and a year of Excel and data analytics CPE.
Gleim vs UWorld for one CPA section
| What is compared | GleimVisit Gleim (opens in a new tab) | UWorldVisit UWorld (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|---|
| Full courses | $699 to $849 | $699 to $799 |
| Live classes | Not stated | From $799Single Section+ |
| Ask an instructor | From $849Premium CPA Review, one section | From $799Single Section+ |
| Study planner | From $699Traditional CPA Review, one section | From $699Single Section |
| Access until you pass | From $849Premium CPA Review, one section | From $799Single Section+ |
| Printed books | From $699Traditional CPA Review, one section | From $799Single Section+ |
| Mobile app | Not stated | From $699Single Section |
| Mock exams | Up to 2 | Up to 2 |
| Practice questions | About 2,000Our estimate | About 1,500Our estimate |
| Task-based simulations | About 200Our estimate | About 83Our estimate |
| Video | About 17 hoursOur estimate | About 75 hoursOur estimate |
| Prices checked | 30 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Key differences between Gleim and UWorld
Price and payment
- Gleim's Traditional CPA Review, one section costs $699 upfront and provides 18 months of access to one section. UWorld's Single Section costs $699 upfront and provides 6 months of access to one section.
- Gleim's full courses run from $699 (Traditional CPA Review, one section) to $849 (Premium CPA Review, one section).
- UWorld's full courses run from $699 (Single Section) to $799 (Single Section+).
Access and retakes
- Gleim: Traditional CPA Review, one section has a fixed term; Premium CPA Review, one section runs until you pass, on Gleim's conditions.
- UWorld: Single Section has a fixed term; Single Section+ runs until you pass, on UWorld's conditions.
Teaching and support
- Live classes: UWorld includes them from Single Section+ at $799. We couldn't verify whether Gleim includes them.
- Instructor support: Gleim includes it from Premium CPA Review, one section at $849; UWorld includes it from Single Section+ at $799.
Practice materials
- Mock exams: Gleim lists up to 2 and UWorld up to 2.
- Question and video totals may cover the whole library, including sections a package does not include.
Exam coverage
- Gleim's full courses cover one section. UWorld's full courses cover one section.
The packages
Traditional CPA Review, one section$699
One section of your choice from the Traditional course: its share of the adaptive question bank and simulations, one full-length mock exam, audio lessons and digital books, with a Personal Counselor.
Premium CPA Review, one section$849
One section of the Premium course, with access until you pass. Includes video and audio lectures, the section's question bank and simulations, two full-length mock exams, digital flashcards and a digital book with a printed edition on demand, with a Personal Counselor.
Finish Line, one section$99.95
A final-review course for the last weeks before one section's exam, for 30 days. A first mock exam finds weak areas, targeted questions and simulations follow, then a second mock exam, with Rapid Review outlines and score analysis.
Final review, not a full course
CPA Mega Test Bank, one section$250
One section of the stand-alone question bank, sold without lectures, for 18 months, with the digital book.
Question bank, not a full course
Single Section$699
One section of your choice. Includes the section's question bank with multiple-choice questions and simulations, video lessons, an e-book study guide, two full-length mock exams, flashcards, a study planner and a mobile app.
Single Section+$799
One section with access until you pass (three years, then free extensions with proof of an exam booking). Includes the section's question bank and simulations, video lectures, a printed and e-book study guide, two full-length mock exams, live online boot camps, flashcards, a study planner and a mobile app.
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Quick answers
Is Gleim or UWorld cheaper for all four CPA sections?
UWorld is cheaper to start with. Its cheapest full course for all four sections is Premier at $1,999, checked 30 Oct 2026. At Gleim it is Traditional CPA Review at $2,499, checked 30 Oct 2026.
Is Gleim or UWorld cheaper for one CPA section?
They start at the same price. Its cheapest full course for one section is Traditional CPA Review, one section at $699, checked 30 Oct 2026. At UWorld it is Single Section at $699, checked 30 Oct 2026.
Which is better for me, Gleim 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 section, and the comparison on our CPA page sets every provider side by side.