# The best Kaplan alternatives

> The best Kaplan alternative is SparkPrep. See why, and how it compares with The Princeton Review and Magoosh.

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.

- Page: https://sparkmentis.ai/alternatives/kaplan

## The options

1. **SparkPrep** (our pick, best 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.
2. **The Princeton Review**: best for courses and books. Courses, tutoring and well-known prep books.
3. **Magoosh**: best for self-paced video. Lower-cost self-paced prep.

## 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.

_Last updated 2026-11-07._

## Related

- [SparkPrep vs Kaplan](https://sparkmentis.ai/compare/sparkprep-vs-kaplan.md): Side by side

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