Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Altius Test Prep vs Zebra Education
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Altius Test Prep |  Zebra Education |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $301 | $49Lower |
| Prices by exam | mcat: $301 | TOEFL: from $49 USD (7 Day Access) to $349 USD (2 Year Access); GMAT: from $49 USD (7 Days Access) to $229 USD (1 Year Access) |
| Access period | 12 months | 1 to 24 monthsHigher |
| Live classes | YesHas it | No |
| Full-length practice tests | 1 to 10 | 50Higher |
| Guarantee terms | 90th-percentile or 12-point increase if 100% complete | Score increase guarantee of 7+ points on 1-6 month Custom Plans and 15+ points on 6+ month Premium Plans; if the score does not improve you get a full refund of the course cost up to $100; you must complete at least 90% of course content, complete all included practice tests and file the claim within 30 days of your subscription ending. |
| Money-back period | 14 to 30 days | 30 days |
| Practice questions | Not confirmed | 6,500 |
| Tutoring add-on | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Score guarantee (Higher score), Free trial (Yes).
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Key differences
- Zebra Education scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.8.
- Price from is lower at Zebra Education: $49 vs $301.
- Access period is higher at Zebra Education: 1 to 24 months vs 12 months.
- Live classes: only Altius Test Prep.
- Full-length practice tests is higher at Zebra Education: 50 vs 1 to 10.
- Support channels: only Altius Test Prep offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Zebra Education offers Chat, Help centre.
- Exams: only Altius Test Prep offers Mcat.
- Exams: only Zebra Education offers Gmat.
Our verdict on each
Altius Test Prep
Altius Test Prep runs a single exam line with 12 months of access, live classes and a free trial, so it suits candidates who want a structured plan rather than a question bank. The catch is entry price: fees start at $301, well above the cheaper rivals listed here.
Zebra Education
Zebra Education suits self study candidates who want a deep question bank and repeated timed tests without live teaching. It sits at 2 of 27 brands on full length tests, the strongest side of the offer, and access windows run 1 to 24 months for anything from a short sprint to a long runway.
Score breakdown
| Area | Altius Test Prep | Zebra Education |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.6Entry at $301 sits well above rivals at $49, though 14 to 30 days of access add value. | 9.4HigherEntry price of $49 sits below the ranked median on price from, €121.90, with access windows of 1 to 24 months. |
| Offer | 9.1Live classes, a free trial, a tutoring add on and 1 to 10 full length tests give a wide package. | 9.2HigherPractice bank of 6,500 questions and 50 full length tests, plus a score guarantee, score backstopped by 30 days. |
| Trust | 8.7higher score guarantee with 90th-percentile or 12-point increase if 100% complete, a 14 to 30 day refund window and email and phone support. | Not confirmed |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Altius Test Prep | Zebra Education |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
By the numbers
| Fact | Altius Test Prep | Zebra Education |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $301 | $49 |
| Access period | 12 months | 1 to 24 months |
| Full-length practice tests | 1 to 10 | 50 |
| Money-back period | 14 to 30 days | 30 days |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Altius Test Prep | Zebra Education |
|---|---|---|
| GRE, GMAT, LSAT and MCAT prep | 13 of 21 | 1 of 21 |
What we checked
Altius Test Prep
- altiustestprep.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Zebra Education
- bestmytest.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Altius Test Prep | Zebra Education |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | Mcat | Gmat |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2005 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Altius Test Prep | Zebra Education | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $301highest quarter | $49below the median | $69 |
| Access period | 12 monthsabove the median | 1 to 24 monthshighest quarter | 9 months |
| Practice questions | Not confirmed | 6,500highest quarter | 3,000 |
| Full-length practice tests | 1 to 10above the median | 50highest quarter | 8 |
| Money-back period | 14 to 30 daysat the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 |
Median across 50 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Altius Test Prep
Pros
- A single payment covers 12 months of access plus full length tests in the range 1 to 10.
- Live classes sit in the offer rather than behind a separate tier, and support runs on email and phone for anyone who wants a person on the other end.
- A free trial and a 14 to 30 day money back window mean you can test the course first, at or above the 14 day site median.
Cons
- The entry price of $301 sits far above Zebra Education at $49 and Testprep Training at $12.99.
- Coverage is narrow: the exams listed are mcat, with no wider catalogue to move to inside the same purchase.
- Full length tests sit at the low end of 1 to 10, under the 8 median across test prep listings.
Zebra Education
Pros
- A deep practice bank of 6,500 questions, well above the 3,000 typical across listed brands.
- Full length testing of 50 places it at 2 of 27 brands on that measure.
- Entry price of $49 costs less than the $69 and $65 starting points of the alternatives here.
Cons
- Live classes are not part of the offer, so anyone wanting taught sessions must look elsewhere.
- Coverage is limited to the exams listed, gmat, rather than a broad test catalogue.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line offered.
Who each suits
Altius Test Prep
Who it suits
- MCAT candidates who start early, since access runs 12 months and covers a full study cycle.
- Learners who want live classes and phone support rather than self study alone, with support running on email and phone.
- Anyone who will work through the material before the access window closes, since the package is built around a single test.
Who should look elsewhere
- Tight budgets: Zebra Education enters at $49 and E2Language at $69.
- Shoppers who rank entry price first, since Testprep Training starts at $12.99.
- Candidates sitting anything other than the exam listed as mcat, since no other exam is covered.
Zebra Education
Who it suits
- GMAT candidates building stamina through repeated full length tests
- Learners who prefer self paced material over live teaching
- Budget shoppers who want a trial before paying
Who should look elsewhere
- Testprep Training, whose entry price of $12.99 is lower if you only need a starting point
- Anyone wanting live classes, since the offer includes none
- Candidates who need help centres and phone support beyond email, chat and help centre
Current offers
Altius Test Prep
Current offer
Free trial
Free MCAT Course: 30 days free
Includes 10 MCAT practice exams, diagnostic and mini exams via First Aid Kit Pro
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Questions about each
Altius Test Prep
What does Altius Test Prep cost to start?+
Entry is listed at $301, and the exam pricing line shows mcat: $301, so the opening figure and the per exam figure agree rather than pointing to a cheaper tier. That is well above $49 at Zebra Education and $12.99 at Testprep Training, so entry cost is the first thing to weigh before choosing.
Is there a free trial and a refund window?+
There is a free trial, so you can work through some material before paying anything. The money back window runs 14 to 30 days, which meets or exceeds the 14 day median across the listings here. Between the trial and that window, the risk of buying at the wrong moment is smaller.
Zebra Education
What does Zebra Education cost to start?+
Plans begin at $49, which is the entry figure used across the brands we track. Longer access windows and bundled upgrades cost more, and the exam prices listed run from that same starting point up to the top tier options. Budget for the tier you pick rather than the headline number.
How long can I access the material?+
Access windows are listed as 1 to 24 months, giving room for both a short intensive sprint and a slower schedule. The longer windows suit candidates sitting an exam many months out, while the shortest suit a quick review before a sitting.