# SparkPrep vs Kaplan

> SparkPrep vs Kaplan for SAT, ACT, GMAT and GRE prep: a tutor at any hour, unlimited mocks and a plan from your test date, without fixed class times.

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Kaplan runs classes on its schedule. SparkPrep works on yours: a tutor on every question at any hour, unlimited practice and mocks, and a plan that adapts as you improve.

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## Side by side

| What you need | SparkPrep | Kaplan |
|---|---|---|
| When you get help | Any hour, on any question | Class times and booked sessions |
| Practice | Unlimited, generated | Course question banks |
| Mock tests | Unlimited | A set number |
| Study plan | From your date, adjusts | Course schedules |
| Start | Free in SparkMentor | Paid course |

## Why SparkPrep is the better choice

- **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.

## The verdict

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.

## Questions

**Is SparkPrep better than Kaplan?**

For students who want help on their own schedule and unlimited practice, yes.

**Can a prep centre use SparkPrep?**

Yes. Test prep centres use it with their students.

**How do I start?**

SparkPrep runs in SparkMentor, which is free to start.

_Last updated 2026-11-07._

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