Alternatives
The best Kaplan alternatives
Kaplan is a test prep company with scheduled classes, courses and tutoring. If you've outgrown it, SparkPrep is the strongest alternative, and here's why.
The options
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SparkPrep
Our pickBest overall
A test prep school for SAT, ACT, GMAT and beyond. Help when you need it, practice that never runs out and a plan that moves with you: SparkPrep fits a real student's week better than fixed classes.
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The Princeton Review
Best for courses and books
Courses, tutoring and well-known prep books.
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Magoosh
Best for self-paced video
Lower-cost self-paced prep.
Last updated 7 November 2026.
Why people switch from Kaplan
- You want help on every question, not just the answer.
- You've used up the practice tests.
- You need a plan that fits your date and your hours.
What the best alternative needs
- Explanations that teach the idea
- Fresh practice and mocks
- A plan built from your test date
- Readiness by section and topic
Questions
- What is the best Kaplan alternative?
- SparkPrep. Help when you need it, practice that never runs out and a plan that moves with you: SparkPrep fits a real student's week better than fixed classes.
- Why switch from Kaplan?
- Help at any hour: The tutor is there at 11pm the night before a mock. Mocks on demand: Fresh full-length mocks whenever you're ready. For centres too: Prep centres and schools use SparkPrep with their own teachers.
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