Bionic Turtle vs Kaplan Schweser
FRM® exam prep, side by side, for Parts I and II.
We read each provider's own pricing pages and terms: 19 packages from 3 providers so far. "Our estimate" marks a figure the provider does not publish. Latest check: 30 Oct 2026.
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Bionic Turtle vs Kaplan Schweser for FRM Part I
| What is compared | Bionic TurtleVisit Bionic Turtle (opens in a new tab) | Kaplan SchweserVisit Kaplan Schweser (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|---|
| Full courses | $519 to $949From $441.15 with code PREPBT15 | $499 to $899 |
| Live classes | From $949Mastery Series | None found |
| Ask an instructor | From $519Foundation Series | From $499Essential |
| Study planner | From $519Foundation Series | From $499Essential |
| Access until you pass | None found | None found |
| Printed books | Not stated | From $899Premium |
| Mobile app | Not stated | From $499Essential |
| Mock exams | Up to 2 | Up to 2 |
| Practice questions | About 2,000Our estimate | Up to 900 |
| Video | Not stated | About 52 hoursOur estimate |
| Prices checked | 30 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Where Bionic Turtle is ahead
- It offers live classes, from $949. We found none at Kaplan Schweser at this level.
Where Kaplan Schweser is ahead
- Its cheapest full course is $499, against $519 at Bionic Turtle.
- You can put questions to an instructor from $499, against $519 at Bionic Turtle.
- A study planner is included from $499, against $519 at Bionic Turtle.
- Printed books are available, from $899. We could not confirm this at Bionic Turtle.
The packages
Foundation Series$519
$441.15 with code PREPBT15
Question platform, instructional videos, PDF question sets, PDF notes, mocks 1 and 2, forum
Mastery Series$949
$806.65 with code PREPBT15
Question platform, instructional videos, focus review videos, PDF question sets, PDF notes, mocks 1 and 2, live review sessions with replays, learning spreadsheets, formula sheets, forum
Essential$499
SchweserNotes, QBank, 2 mocks, checkpoint exams, topic quizzes, study tools; no classes
Premium$899
OnDemand classes, SchweserNotes, QBank, 2 mocks, OnDemand review, Secret Sauce, instructor forum and email
SchweserPro QBank$199
Question bank of 900+ questions, with custom quizzes and performance tracking
Top-up, not a full course
Bionic Turtle vs Kaplan Schweser for FRM Part II
| What is compared | Bionic TurtleVisit Bionic Turtle (opens in a new tab) | Kaplan SchweserVisit Kaplan Schweser (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|---|
| Full courses | $519From $441.15 with code PREPBT15 | $549 to $949 |
| Live classes | None found | None found |
| Ask an instructor | From $519Foundation Series | From $549Essential |
| Study planner | From $519Foundation Series | From $549Essential |
| Access until you pass | None found | None found |
| Printed books | Not stated | From $949Premium |
| Mobile app | Not stated | From $549Essential |
| Mock exams | Up to 2 | Up to 2 |
| Practice questions | About 2,000Our estimate | Up to 700 |
| Video | Not stated | About 52 hoursOur estimate |
| Prices checked | 30 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Where Bionic Turtle is ahead
- Its cheapest full course is $519, against $549 at Kaplan Schweser.
- You can put questions to an instructor from $519, against $549 at Kaplan Schweser.
- A study planner is included from $519, against $549 at Kaplan Schweser.
Where Kaplan Schweser is ahead
- Printed books are available, from $949. We could not confirm this at Bionic Turtle.
The packages
Foundation Series$519
$441.15 with code PREPBT15
Question platform, instructional videos, PDF question sets, PDF notes, mocks 1 and 2, forum
Essential$549
SchweserNotes, QBank, 2 mocks, checkpoint exams, topic quizzes, study tools; no classes
Premium$949
OnDemand classes, SchweserNotes, QBank, 2 mocks, OnDemand review, Secret Sauce, instructor forum and email
SchweserPro QBank$199
Question bank of 700+ questions, with custom quizzes and performance tracking
Top-up, not a full course
Not sure which suits you?
The comparison on our FRM page sets every provider side by side, with prices and what each package includes.
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Quick answers
Is Bionic Turtle or Kaplan Schweser cheaper for FRM Part I?
Kaplan Schweser is cheaper to start with. Its cheapest full Part I course is Essential at $499, checked 30 Oct 2026. At Bionic Turtle it is Foundation Series at $519, checked 30 Oct 2026.
Is Bionic Turtle or Kaplan Schweser cheaper for FRM Part II?
Bionic Turtle is cheaper to start with. Its cheapest full Part II course is Foundation Series at $519, checked 30 Oct 2026. At Kaplan Schweser it is Essential at $549, checked 30 Oct 2026.
Which is better for me, Bionic Turtle or Kaplan Schweser?
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 part, and the comparison on our FRM page sets every provider side by side.