Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
7Sage vs Manhattan Prep
7Sage vs Manhattan Prep: the differences
| Compare | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $69Lower | $300 to $999 |
| Access period | 1 month | 3 to 12 monthsHigher |
| Full-length practice tests | 80Higher | 4 to 6 |
| Score guarantee | None | Higher score |
| Prices by exam | lsat: $69/month | Not confirmed |
| Live classes | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Practice questions | Not confirmed | 1,200 |
| Guarantee terms | Not confirmed | Score higher or your money back, 3/6/12 month plans only, conditions apply |
| Tutoring add-on | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free trial (Yes).
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Key differences
- Price from is lower at 7Sage: $69 vs $300 to $999.
- Access period is higher at Manhattan Prep: 3 to 12 months vs 1 month.
- Full-length practice tests is higher at 7Sage: 80 vs 4 to 6.
- Support channels: only Manhattan Prep offers Phone, Help centre.
- Founded is lower at Manhattan Prep: 2000 vs 2012.
- Exams: only 7Sage offers Sat, Act.
- Exams: only Manhattan Prep offers Gmat, Gre.
Our verdict on each
7Sage
7Sage is a self study pick for LSAT, SAT and ACT candidates who want a large question bank in a single month of access. Entry fees of $69 and 80 full length tests are the trade to weigh, since the score guarantee is listed as none.
Manhattan Prep
Manhattan Prep suits candidates who want a single US test prep name behind the GMAT, GRE and LSAT rather than a shelf of single-exam apps. Listed plan prices run $300 to $999, and the higher-score promise carries a money-back route on the longer plans, with conditions applied.
Score breakdown
| Area | 7Sage | Manhattan Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1HigherEntry price of $69 and LSAT fees of lsat: $69/month sit well above the €18.59 site median. | 8.6Listed plan prices run $300 to $999, well above Testprep Training at $12.99, so entry sits high in the field. |
| Offer | 9.0Access of 1 month, 80 full length tests, live classes and a free trial in one plan. | 9.1HigherA higher score promise, 3 to 12 months of access, 1,200 practice questions and a free trial in one block. |
| Trust | 8.3Founded in 2012, with support limited to email and community and no score guarantee. | 9.1HigherScreened tutors (screened) and email, phone and help centre for help, with a money-back route written into the guarantee terms. |
By the numbers
| Fact | 7Sage | Manhattan Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $69 | $300 to $999 |
| Access period | 1 month | 3 to 12 months |
| Full-length practice tests | 80 | 4 to 6 |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | 7Sage | Manhattan Prep |
|---|---|---|
| GRE, GMAT, LSAT and MCAT prep | 9 of 21 | 11 of 21 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | 7Sage | Manhattan Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | Lsat, Sat, Act | Gmat, Gre, Lsat |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Kaplan, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
| Founded | 2012 | 2000Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Tutoring
| Fact | 7Sage | Manhattan Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription price | Not confirmed | $300 to $999 |
| Trial lesson | Not confirmed | Free |
| Lesson format | Not confirmed | 1to1, Group, App |
| Tutor vetting | Not confirmed | Screened |
| Satisfaction guarantee | Not confirmed | Score a 655 or raise your GMAT score by 70 points, depending on your baseline exam, or your money back |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | 7Sage | Manhattan Prep | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $69at the median | $300 to $999above the median | $69 |
| Access period | 1 monthlowest quarter | 3 to 12 monthsabove the median | 9 months |
| Practice questions | Not confirmed | 1,200below the median | 3,000 |
| Full-length practice tests | 80highest quarter | 4 to 6below the median | 8 |
Median across 50 listed providers.
Pros and cons
7Sage
Pros
- A single plan covers lsat, sat and act, so LSAT, SAT and ACT practice sits under one subscription.
- Access runs 1 month, which suits a fixed test date study burst.
- The question bank holds 80 full length tests, the top count in this comparison.
Cons
- Entry price of $69 is high against the €18.59 site median monthly price.
- Access lasts 1 month, so an unfinished plan has to be renewed at full cost.
- The score guarantee is listed as none, so there is no refund route if the score does not move.
Manhattan Prep
Pros
- The on-demand plan carries a higher score promise, and the guarantee terms add a money-back route on the longer plans.
- A single provider covers gmat, gre and lsat, so a candidate does not have to change company between exams.
- Tutors are vetted through screened and sessions run in 1to1, group and app formats, keeping private and group work with the same provider as the course.
Cons
- Entry price is the weak spot: listed plan prices start at $300 to $999, far above Testprep Training at $12.99.
- The guarantee terms attach the money-back route to the longer plans only, with conditions applied, so a shorter block has no refund on the same footing.
- Exam coverage stops at gmat, gre and lsat, so anyone sitting anything else has to look at a different provider.
Who each suits
7Sage
Who it suits
- LSAT candidates planning a fixed study window rather than open ended learning
- Learners who want 80 full length tests without buying a separate practice pack
- Students who prefer self study but can use live classes when a topic needs explaining
Who should look elsewhere
- SAT and ACT candidates who want exam specific questions for every section
- Budget buyers comparing against Testprep Training, which lists an entry price of $12.99
- Anyone who needs a score guarantee or live chat support
Manhattan Prep
Who it suits
- Candidates sitting the GMAT, GRE or LSAT who want course and tutoring from the same provider.
- Learners who want their refund tied to a score outcome rather than to finishing the material.
- People who would rather phone or email than queue: support runs on email, phone and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for the lowest outlay at entry: Testprep Training lists $12.99.
- Not for a single exam on a tight budget: Zebra Education starts at $49.
- Not for language exam candidates: E2Language lists $69 and targets a different exam from the gmat, gre and lsat covered here.
Current offers
Questions about each
7Sage
How much does 7Sage cost at the start?+
Entry fees are $69 on the self study plan, and LSAT pricing is listed at lsat: $69/month. That is well above the €18.59 median monthly price across this category, so 7Sage sits at the higher end of entry cost rather than the budget end.
Does the price change when I renew?+
The plan is sold with 1 month of access, and the listed fee of $69 is what the subscription page states. Renewal means paying again for a fresh block of access, so a plan left unfinished still has to be bought again rather than carried over.
Manhattan Prep
What does Manhattan Prep cost to enter, and what does it cost to renew?+
Listed plan prices run $300 to $999, and the subscription price sits in the same band at $300 to $999, so a renewal is not marked down against the entry rate. That is a full price for exam prep rather than a budget line, and it sits well above Testprep Training at $12.99.
Is there a free trial before I pay?+
A free trial is offered on the on-demand material, and the trial lesson itself is listed as free. A candidate can sample the question bank and the 4 to 6 full length tests before committing to a block of 3 to 12 months.