Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Magoosh vs TestMasters
Where Magoosh and TestMasters differ
| Compare |  Magoosh |  TestMasters |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $149Lower | $1,275 |
| Prices by exam | GRE: $149 (1 month) / $179 (6 months); GMAT: $219 (Math + IR) / $249 (Premium) / $599 (Live + Premium) | lsat: $1275 |
| Practice questions | 1,600 | 7,500Higher |
| Full-length practice tests | 6 | 18Higher |
| Access period | 1 to 12 months | Not confirmed |
| Score guarantee | Higher score | Not confirmed |
| Guarantee terms | 7-day "No questions asked" money-back guarantee, plus +5 points improvement on your previous GRE test, guaranteed | Not confirmed |
| Free trial | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 7 days | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Live classes (Yes), Tutoring add-on (Yes).
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Key differences
- TestMasters scores higher overall: 8.9 vs 8.8.
- Price from is lower at Magoosh: $149 vs $1,275.
- Practice questions is higher at TestMasters: 7,500 vs 1,600.
- Full-length practice tests is higher at TestMasters: 18 vs 6.
- Support channels: only Magoosh offers Chat, Help centre.
- Support channels: only TestMasters offers Phone.
- Founded is lower at TestMasters: 1991 vs 2009.
- Exams: only Magoosh offers Act, Gmat, Gre.
Our verdict on each
Magoosh
Magoosh suits candidates who want broad exam choice, a refund window and a score improvement promise in one purchase. Entry pricing of $149 runs above the cheapest rivals, but 6 full length tests and a 7 day guarantee settle it for planned test takers.
TestMasters
TestMasters is a US test prep outfit built for LSAT candidates who want live classes and a deep question bank rather than a budget subscription. The online LSAT course costs $1,275, well above the $12.99 and $69 entry points, with 7,500 practice questions and 18 full length tests behind it.
Score breakdown
| Area | Magoosh | TestMasters |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9HigherEntry starts at $149, above $12.99 and $49, with a 7 days window. | 8.3Priced at $1,275, TestMasters ranks 58 of 65 brands, the heavier ticket in the set. |
| Offer | 8.9Covers act, gmat and gre, ships 6 full length tests and 1,600 practice questions, plus live classes and a tutoring addon. | 9.2HigherLive classes, 7,500 practice questions, 18 full length tests and a tutoring add on, though only lsat. |
| Trust | 8.5Operating as Magoosh, Inc. in the US since 2009, with support on email, chat and help centre. | 9.5HigherUS based, trading as Robin Singh Educational Services, Inc. since 1991, with support on email and phone. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Magoosh | TestMasters |
|---|---|---|
| GRE, GMAT, LSAT and MCAT prep | 15 of 21 | 12 of 21 |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Magoosh | TestMasters |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $149 | $1,275 |
| Practice questions | 1,600 | 7,500 |
| Full-length practice tests | 6 | 18 |
Sources behind this comparison
Magoosh
- gre.magoosh.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- gmat.magoosh.com: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- magoosh.com: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026
TestMasters
- testmasters.net: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Magoosh | TestMasters |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | Act, Gmat, Gre, Lsat, Mcat, SatCovers more | Lsat |
| Legal entity | Magoosh, Inc. | Robin Singh Educational Services, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2009 | 1991Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Magoosh | TestMasters | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $149above the median | $1,275highest quarter | $69 |
| Access period | 1 to 12 monthsabove the median | Not confirmed | 9 |
| Practice questions | 1,600below the median | 7,500highest quarter | 3,000 |
| Full-length practice tests | 6below the median | 18above the median | 8 |
| Money-back period | 7 dayslowest quarter | Not confirmed | 30 days |
Median across 50 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Magoosh
Pros
- Covers act, gmat and gre under one provider, so a change of exam does not mean a change of platform
- A 7 day money back guarantee sits alongside a guaranteed score improvement on a prior GRE result
- Access runs 1 to 12 months, letting a test date decide the plan rather than the other way round
Cons
- Entry price of $149 sits well above $12.99 and $49, so short study windows cost more per month
- The 7 day refund window is shorter than the 30 day median in this category
- Only 6 full length tests ship, against a category median of 10.25
TestMasters
Pros
- Live classes are included, placing TestMasters in the 88.9% share of grad school test prep brands that teach on a schedule.
- The question bank holds 7,500 practice questions, ranking 7 of 38 brands.
- 18 full length tests come with the course, well past the 10.25 median in the group.
Cons
- The LSAT course costs $1,275, far above the $12.99 entry point at Testprep Training and the $69 at E2Language.
- Price ranks 58 of 65 brands, so this is one of the heavier tickets in the set.
- Coverage is limited to lsat, so a candidate who changes exams mid cycle has nothing in the catalogue to move to.
Who each suits
Magoosh
Who it suits
- Gre and GMAT candidates who want a money back window and a higher score promise on the same purchase
- Students moving between the ACT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT and SAT who value one name across exams
- Self studiers comfortable pairing self paced questions with live classes and a paid tutoring addon
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget buyers who only need a few practice questions, where Testprep Training starts at $12.99
- Learners who want phone support, since Magoosh lists email, chat and help centre
- Candidates needing a heavy test battery, where Zebra Education starts at $49 for a different mix
TestMasters
Who it suits
- LSAT candidates who want live classes instead of a self paced library.
- Planners with a long runway who can work through 7,500 practice questions and 18 full length tests.
- Learners who want phone support as well as email, since support runs on email and phone.
Who should look elsewhere
- Testprep Training, for anyone put off by $1,275 when $12.99 gets them started.
- E2Language, whose $69 entry point is aimed at language exam practice rather than the LSAT.
- Zebra Education, for budget candidates who would rather pair $49 with materials they already own.
Questions about each
Magoosh
How much does Magoosh cost and what access periods do I get?+
Magoosh starts at $149 for its shortest term, and access runs 1 to 12 months, so a test date rather than a monthly habit sets the length. Longer terms cost more in total but spread that cost over more months of study. Prices are quoted in US dollars and the company is registered in the US.
What does the guarantee actually cover?+
Two separate promises sit on the purchase. One is a 7 day money back guarantee with no questions asked, and the other guarantees a higher score on a previous GRE result, with a stated improvement of points on that result. The score promise is the reason Magoosh ranks as a higher score guarantee provider rather than a refund only offer.
TestMasters
How much does the TestMasters LSAT course cost?+
The online LSAT course is listed at $1,275, and the exam price breakdown carries the same figure for the LSAT track. That figure is the entry point rather than a discounted tier, so budget planning starts there. Compare it with $12.99 or $69 if the outlay is the deciding factor.
Which exams does TestMasters cover?+
Coverage is focused on a single exam: the LSAT. The exam list carries lsat and nothing else in the current catalogue, so candidates preparing for any other exam need a separate provider. The narrow focus is deliberate, and it keeps the course material deep rather than spread thin, but it also caps what one account covers.