Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
CrackCerts vs IFAA
CrackCerts vs IFAA: the differences
| Compare |  CrackCerts |  IFAA |
|---|---|---|
| Certification type | It | Fitness |
| Price from | $9.99 | €59 |
| Teaching practicum | No | YesHas it |
| Exam fee included | No | YesHas it |
| Money-back period | 30 daysHigher | 14 days |
| Job support | No | Not confirmed |
| Recertification period | Not confirmed | 2 years |
Same on both: Tutor support (Yes).
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Key differences
- CrackCerts scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.1.
- Teaching practicum: only IFAA.
- Exam fee included: only IFAA.
- Money-back period is higher at CrackCerts: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only CrackCerts offers Community.
- Support channels: only IFAA offers Chat, Phone.
- Delivery: only IFAA offers In person.
Our verdict on each
CrackCerts
CrackCerts suits anyone who wants to sit an IT certification exam with low upfront cost and no membership plan. Practice tests start at fees of $9.99, the cheapest entry among the brands compared here, and tutor support is included. The catch is that the exam fee itself is not covered.
IFAA
IFAA suits trainers who want a fitness licence with the exam fee already included and support over email, chat and phone. Entry sits at €59, and the IFAA Prime plan runs at €149 a year, with a 14 days money back window on the way out.
Score breakdown
| Area | CrackCerts | IFAA |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 10.0HigherEntry at $9.99 is the lowest of the brands compared here, below $12.99, with a 30 days refund window. | 9.1Entry at €59 and IFAA Prime at €14.90 monthly or €149 yearly sit near the site medians. |
| Offer | 8.7Tutor support is included and delivery is online, but the exam fee is not included, job support is not offered and there is no practicum. | 9.0HigherExam fee included, plus assessments, practicum and tutor support, with professional certificates in fitness. |
Choosing between them
Pick CrackCerts if cost and money-back period matter most.
Pick IFAA if offer, teaching practicum, and exam fee included matter most.
What we checked
CrackCerts
- crackcerts.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
IFAA
- ifaa.de: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | CrackCerts | IFAA |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness, IT and coaching certifications | 6 of 48 | 8 of 48 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | CrackCerts | IFAA |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Online | Online, In personCovers more |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | IFAA GmbH |
| Headquarters | India | Germany |
| Support channels | Email, Community | Email, Chat, Phone |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | CrackCerts | IFAA | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recertification period | Not confirmed | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
| Money-back period | 30 daysabove the median | 14 daysat the median | 14 days |
Median across 50 listed providers.
Pros and cons
CrackCerts
Pros
- Entry is the cheapest of the brands compared: fees of $9.99 against $12.99 for Testprep Training
- Tutor support is included, so you get help beyond raw practice questions
- Online delivery means you can start from anywhere without attending a classroom
Cons
- The exam fee is not included, so budget for the vendor exam separately on top of $9.99
- Job support is not offered, so this covers exam readiness and not the search after you pass
- Support runs on email and community only, with no phone line or live chat for quick questions
IFAA
Pros
- The exam fee is included, so the licence price covers the assessment as well as the course.
- Assessments and a practicum are part of the route, so the certificate follows marked work instead of attendance alone.
- IFAA Prime costs €14.90 a month and €149 a year, near the yearly median of €145.48 for the brands we track.
Cons
- The catalogue sits in a single subject, fitness, so a learner looking for coding or business certificates will not find them here.
- A licence renewal lands every 2 years, so a qualification is a recurring cost rather than a purchase you make once.
- The money back window of 14 days ranks 68 of 159 brands, so buyers who want longer cover should look further.
Who each suits
CrackCerts
Who it suits
- Self-studiers sitting a vendor IT certification who want practice questions cheaply
- Learners who only need tutor help for the harder topics rather than a full course
- People studying online who value a 30 days refund window over a long membership
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs the exam voucher included and wants one payment to cover everything
- Candidates who want CV, interview or recruitment help, since job support is not offered
- Those who need phone support, as support runs on email and community only
IFAA
Who it suits
- Trainers in Germany who want a fitness licence with the exam fee already inside the price.
- Coaches who need tutor support and can study through online and in person.
- Gyms and studios buying for a group, since a team plan is available.
Who should look elsewhere
- Hotmart, where entry is $0, if you would rather pick individual courses than take a fitness licence.
- DRCertifications, which starts at $19.99 for nursing certificates, if health care is your subject.
- Academy for Health and Fitness, whose qualifications start at £25, if you want a catalogue beyond a single subject.
Questions about each
CrackCerts
How much does CrackCerts cost to get started?+
Practice tests start at fees of $9.99, the lowest entry point of the brands compared on this page. The exam fee is not included, so the vendor exam sits outside that price. Treat $9.99 as preparation cost only, then budget the exam separately.
Is the certification exam fee included in the price?+
No. The exam fee is not included, so you pay the vendor directly for the exam itself. What you pay CrackCerts covers preparation material. Plan the two costs as separate line items when you decide whether to book a test.
IFAA
What does it cost to start with IFAA?+
Single IFAA courses and licences start at €59. The IFAA Prime plan is listed separately at €14.90 a month and €149 a year, so the entry figure and the membership figure are different commitments. Every purchase sits inside a money back window of 14 days, which gives buyers time to decide.
Does the IFAA fitness licence include the exam fee?+
It does. The exam fee is included in the price, and assessments are part of the route rather than a separate booking. The certificate type is fitness, and IFAA lists both completion and professional certificates through completion and professional. Tutor support comes with the route as well.