Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
CompuCram vs Superior
Where CompuCram and Superior differ
| Compare |  CompuCram |  Superior |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $69 | $40Lower |
| Prices by exam | real-estate sales (national portion, AMP/PSI/Pearson VUE): $69.00 real-estate sales (Florida, national + state): $109.00 real-estate broker (national portion): $69.00 appraisal (Certified Residential / Licensed Residential): $149.00 | real-estate (NC broker pre-licensing, 75-hour online self-paced): $529; real-estate (NC Professional package): $639; real-estate (NC Ultimate Learning package): $949; real-estate (NC online exam prep course): $109; real-estate (NC exam crammer, livestream): $199; real-estate (NC exam prep workbook): $40 |
| Live classes | No | YesHas it |
| Guarantee terms | Complete at least three simulated exams with 80% or higher, sit for the state licensing exam within 30 days of the last simulated exam, and email a photo of results within 30 days of failing for a full refund; not offered in Florida, Michigan, New Jersey or Tennessee and not for the SAFE test | Original purchase price of the CompuCram NC exam prep purchase is refunded if you do not pass on your first try; a broker pre-licensing course may be retaken within twelve (12) months for a $200 reduced tuition fee plus applicable taxes; attendance in class does not guarantee passage of any examination. |
| Money-back period | 5 days | 30 daysHigher |
| Free trial | Yes | Not confirmed |
| State approvals | Not confirmed | NC, SC |
| Markets | US | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Access period (6 months), Score guarantee (Money back).
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Key differences
- Superior scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at Superior: $40 vs $69.
- Live classes: only Superior.
- Money-back period is higher at Superior: 30 days vs 5 days.
- Support channels: only CompuCram offers Chat.
Our verdict on each
CompuCram
CompuCram works for US real-estate candidates who want self-paced practice plus a money-back promise. The score guarantee is money back, but access stops at 6 months and there are no live classes, so it suits steady solo revision rather than classroom teaching.
Superior
Superior suits people preparing for the North Carolina real estate licence who want live classes and an assessment built into the course. It pairs a 30 day refund window with a money back score promise on exam prep, and its catalogue stays inside real estate.
Score breakdown
| Area | CompuCram | Superior |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1HigherEntry sits at $69 with 6 months of access, against a site median of €18.59. | 9.0Entry at $40 and a year price of $199 sit in the cheaper part of the field. |
| Offer | 8.9Covers real estate licences, offers a free trial and refunds within 5 days. | 9.1HigherLive classes, assessments and a free tier sit inside 27 courses. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.3A 30 day refund window, a money back score promise and state approved courses. |
By the numbers
| Fact | CompuCram | Superior |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $69 | $40 |
| Access period | 6 months | 6 months |
| Money-back period | 5 days | 30 days |
Also worth a look
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TicketSchool reviewWhat we checked
CompuCram
- compucram.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Superior
- superiorschoolnc.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | CompuCram | Superior |
|---|---|---|
| CPA, CFA, PMP and nursing exam prep | 9 of 33 | 6 of 33 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | CompuCram | Superior |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | Real estate | Real estate |
| Legal entity | Hondros Learning, LLC | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2005 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | CompuCram | Superior | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $69at the median | $40below the median | $69 |
| Access period | 6 monthsbelow the median | 6 monthsbelow the median | 9 months |
| Money-back period | 5 dayslowest quarter | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
Median across 50 listed providers.
Pros and cons
CompuCram
Pros
- Entry pricing of $69 for 6 months of access, with practice questions at 3,100 against a site median of 3,000
- The score guarantee is money back, a promise only 54% of the wider field makes
- A free trial, so a free practice exam can be worked before any plan is bought
Cons
- Access runs 6 months, shorter than rivals in a group where the median is 6 full length tests or more
- Live classes: no, and the refund window of 5 days is well under the group median of 14 days
- Coverage is limited to real estate licences, so anyone chasing another exam has to buy elsewhere
Superior
Pros
- Live classes and assessments are both part of the offering rather than an extra
- The catalogue holds 27 courses with 6 months of access each
- Courses are state approved in North Carolina and South Carolina, keeping licence education in step with the state
Cons
- The exam subject list is real estate, so candidates in other fields find nothing to take
- The money back score promise (money back) applies to the exam prep purchase, and a broker pre-licensing course is retaken at a reduced tuition fee instead
- Course access runs 6 months, so a slower study pace can outlast the window
Who each suits
CompuCram
Who it suits
- Candidates sitting US real-estate licensing exams who study on their own schedule
- Buyers who want a money back promise before committing to a paid plan
- People who want to work a free practice exam before deciding
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners who want live classes, since live classes: no.
- Shoppers on the smallest budget, since drcertifications starts at $19.99
- Candidates outside the US, as it runs in US only
Superior
Who it suits
- North Carolina candidates looking for state approved pre-licensing and continuing education in the same catalogue
- Learners who want live classes alongside self paced material
- Study groups and brokerages that want a team plan for continuing education
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners after subjects outside real estate, where Academy for Health and Fitness and ACLS Now sit in other fields and the Superior exam list is real estate
- Candidates who want a timed free trial, since the free offer is a free tier and the paid fallback is a 30 day refund window
- Multi-state shoppers, since the state approved list is NC and SC while The Wild Rose at CAD 19.97 is a single market purchase
Country by country
| Country | CompuCram | Superior |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
CompuCram
How much does CompuCram cost?+
Entry sits at $69, placing it at 28 of 65 brands on starting price. That is above drcertifications at $19.99 and testpreptraining at $12.99, and a little under allied-schools at $68. The €18.59 monthly median shows where a typical spend sits across the site.
Is there a money-back guarantee?+
The score guarantee is money back, so a poor result can lead to a refund. Refunds run 5 days from purchase, which is shorter than the 14 day median across this group of exam prep providers. Read the refund window before buying a plan.
Superior
What does Superior cost to get started?+
Entry sits at $40, which covers a small item in the range. A full pre-licensing course costs more, and the bundled packages cost more again, so the entry figure is not the price of a licence course. Cheaper starting points among the listed rivals include $9.95 and CAD 19.97.
What does the continuing education membership cost?+
The continuing education membership is $199, and that is the number to watch at renewal rather than the entry price. It pairs with the professional certificate type and the continuing education credits a working broker needs. Readers on a budget can weigh it against the free tier instead.