Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
CrackCerts vs NFPT
Where CrackCerts and NFPT differ
| Compare |  CrackCerts |  NFPT |
|---|---|---|
| Certification type | It | Fitness |
| Price from | $9.99Lower | $299 |
| Exam fee included | No | YesHas it |
| Job support | No | YesHas it |
| Teaching practicum | No | Not confirmed |
| Typical completion time (weeks) | Not confirmed | 8 to 12 |
| Recertification period | Not confirmed | 1 year |
Same on both: Tutor support (Yes), Money-back period (30 days).
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Key differences
- CrackCerts scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at CrackCerts: $9.99 vs $299.
- Exam fee included: only NFPT.
- Job support: only NFPT.
- Support channels: only CrackCerts offers Community.
- Support channels: only NFPT offers Phone.
- Delivery: only NFPT 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.
NFPT
NFPT suits aspiring fitness trainers who want an accredited credential they can earn at home, and the entry route costs $299 as a one-off payment rather than a subscription. Recertification falls due every 1 year, which makes the credential a running cost for working trainers and a heavier commitment than casual learners need.
Score breakdown
| Area | CrackCerts | NFPT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 10.0HigherEntry at $9.99 is the lowest of the brands compared here, below $12.99, with a 30 days refund window. | 8.9Entry at $299 is a one-off payment, but renewal every 1 year and a 46 place out of 87 on price keep it mid table. |
| 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. | 9.0HigherA 12 months access window, 8 to 12 weeks to completion and 86 courses give room to study and then specialise. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.4NCCA accreditation, a 30 days refund promise and 1988 of operating history under the National Federation of Professional Trainers. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | CrackCerts | NFPT |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | India | United States |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | CrackCerts | NFPT |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness, IT and coaching certifications | 6 of 48 | 14 of 48 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | CrackCerts | NFPT |
|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Not confirmed | Ncca |
| Delivery | Online | Online, In personCovers more |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | National Federation of Professional Trainers |
| Headquarters | India | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1988 |
| Support channels | Email, Community | Email, Phone |
Online courses
| Fact | CrackCerts | NFPT |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Platform type | Not confirmed | Curated |
| Subjects | Not confirmed | Business |
| Certificate types | Not confirmed | Professional |
| Number of courses | Not confirmed | 86 |
| Access period | Not confirmed | 12 months |
| Graded assessments | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | CrackCerts | NFPT | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99lowest quarter | $299above the median | $79 |
| Typical completion time (weeks) | Not confirmed | 8 to 12above the median | 6 |
| Recertification period | Not confirmed | 1 yearlowest quarter | 2 years |
| Money-back period | 30 daysabove the median | 30 daysabove the median | 14 days |
Median across 52 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
NFPT
Pros
- The exam fee is included in the price, so the quoted figure covers the assessment rather than adding a separate exam charge at sign up.
- Tutor support and job support both come with the credential, so study help and steps toward work sit in the same plan.
- Delivery is listed as online and in person, so a candidate can qualify without travelling to a fixed test centre.
Cons
- Recertification falls due every 1 year, so holding a current credential means a repeat payment on a short cycle.
- Support runs on email and phone, so there is no live chat or self service help centre between sessions.
- The entry price of $299 places the brand at 46 of 87 on price, above many cheaper certification routes.
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
NFPT
Who it suits
- Learners who want a fitness credential finished inside a set window, with the exam fee already covered by the enrolment price.
- Career changers moving into personal training who want job support alongside the study material.
- Buyers who prefer a single payment to a monthly subscription and can plan for a recertification payment every 1 year.
Who should look elsewhere
- Marisa Peer is the pick for a coaching credential, where NFPT's fitness focus is the whole difference.
- CrackCerts suits a it certification track rather than a fitness credential.
- Testprep Training also sits in it, so it makes more sense for technology exam preparation.
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.
NFPT
How much does NFPT cost to start, and is the exam charge extra?+
The entry price is $299, and the exam fee is included, so the figure quoted at enrollment covers the assessment rather than adding a separate exam charge on top. A 30 days refund window also applies, which is longer than the 7-day typical window in this category.
How long does it take to finish the certification?+
Most learners move through the material in 8 to 12 weeks, and course access runs for 12 months from enrollment. That gives room for study around work, though the window is fixed rather than open ended, so a slower pace means choosing the start date carefully.