Updated October 17, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
mindhub by Pearson - The vs Surgent
mindhub by Pearson - The
Higher score in this comparison
Surgent
What sets them apart
| Compare | mindhub by Pearson - TheReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | SurgentReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $40Lower | $1,999 |
| Prices by exam | pmp: $199.00 (PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Pearson Course, self-paced); pmp: $74.25 (MeasureUp PMI Practice Test PMP, 30-day access); pmp: $81.75 (MeasureUp PMI Practice Test PMP, 60-day access) | cpa: $1999 |
| Access period | 1 to 2 months | 18 monthsHigher |
| Practice questions | 398 | 9,000Higher |
| Score guarantee | Pass | Money back |
| Guarantee terms | Achieve a score of 90% or more in Certification Mode at least twice consecutively; if you fail the corresponding vendor exam twice within 90 days of your practice test purchase, we will give you a full refund of the practice test purchase price (prorated if discounted or bundled). | Full refund if fail all sections with ReadySCORE 75 and practice exam 75 within 18 months |
| Money-back period | 30 daysHigher | 10 days |
| Live classes | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Full-length practice tests | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Free trial | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tutoring add-on | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Markets | US | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- mindhub by Pearson - The scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.6.
- Price from is lower at mindhub by Pearson - The: $40 vs $1,999.
- Access period is higher at Surgent: 18 months vs 1 to 2 months.
- Practice questions is higher at Surgent: 9,000 vs 398.
- Money-back period is higher at mindhub by Pearson - The: 30 days vs 10 days.
- Support channels: only mindhub by Pearson - The offers Email.
- Support channels: only Surgent offers Chat, Phone, Help centre.
- Exams: only mindhub by Pearson - The offers Pmp.
- Exams: only Surgent offers CPA.
Our verdict on each
mindhub by Pearson - The
mindhub by Pearson suits US candidates sitting a vendor exam who want scored practice rather than a course library, with 398 practice questions in its PMP test. Prices start at $40, but there is no free tier, and email is the only support channel.
Surgent
Surgent suits CPA candidates who want a long access window, live classes and a question bank to drill, and who are comfortable paying a premium fee. Access runs 18 months with 9,000 practice questions behind it, and a money-back guarantee gives cover if the score does not land.
Score breakdown
| Area | mindhub by Pearson - The | Surgent |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3HigherEntry pricing of $40 and a money back window of 30 days keep this near the bottom of the field. | 8.1The CPA plan runs at $1,999, the highest starting price in the set, ranking 62 of 65. |
| Offer | 8.8A 398-question test, 1 to 2 months of access, a pass guarantee and support on email. | 9.1HigherLive classes, 9,000 practice questions and 18 months of access cover everything from drills to exam day. |
How they place
| Ranking | mindhub by Pearson - The | Surgent |
|---|---|---|
| CPA, CFA, PMP and nursing exam prep | 21 of 47 | 38 of 47 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | mindhub by Pearson - The | Surgent |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | Pmp | CPA |
| Legal entity | NCS Pearson, Inc. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Online courses
| Fact | mindhub by Pearson - The | Surgent |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Not confirmed |
| Platform type | Curated | Not confirmed |
| Subjects | It, Design, Business | Not confirmed |
| Graded assessments | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Team plan | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | mindhub by Pearson - The | Surgent | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $40below the median | $1,999highest quarter | $69 |
| Access period | 1 to 2 monthslowest quarter | 18 monthshighest quarter | 6 |
| Practice questions | 398lowest quarter | 9,000highest quarter | 2,950 |
| Full-length practice tests | Not confirmed | 2lowest quarter | 8 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 10 daysbelow the median | 30 days |
Median across 51 listed providers.
Pros and cons
mindhub by Pearson - The
Pros
- A pass guarantee on practice tests, where the published terms refund the full practice test purchase price and prorate it on discounted or bundled tests.
- 398 practice questions in the PMP practice test, against a site median that sits at 3,000.
- An entry price of $40 for a self-paced course, with the cheapest single exam packs on the market starting lower still at $9.99.
Cons
- No free tier, so nothing can be sampled at no cost before a purchase.
- Support runs on email only, with no phone or live chat listed for questions about a purchase or a refund.
- Practice access is short at 1 to 2 months, so a test holding 398 practice questions has to be worked through quickly or bought again.
Surgent
Pros
- Access of 18 months ranks 1 out of 24 brands compared, the longest window in the set.
- A free trial lets you look at the platform, the material and the live classes before any payment.
- Support runs on chat, phone and help centre, and a tutoring add-on is available for individual help when a topic will not stick.
Cons
- The priciest option in the set, against Allied Schools at $68 and DRCertifications at $19.99, so the fee rests on window length and question count alone.
- Only 2 full-length tests, which places it 22 out of 27 brands compared on that measure.
- Refunds are limited to 10 days, against a site median of 14 days.
Who each suits
mindhub by Pearson - The
Who it suits
- Candidates sitting the PMP exam who want scored practice and a refund rather than a course library.
- Buyers on a tight budget who want a full self-paced course at $40 rather than a subscription.
- US buyers and companies buying in bulk, with the service listed for the US market and a team plan available.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a free sample first, since there is no free tier here; Testprep Training sells single exam practice packs from $12.99 for a smaller commitment.
- Coaching buyers, because Marisa Peer works in coaching and is built around working with a person rather than a test bank.
- Shoppers who need help while they are deciding, since support runs on email only and no phone line is listed for a question mid purchase.
Surgent
Who it suits
- CPA candidates with a long runway who want a fixed schedule of live classes to follow.
- Part-time candidates who study in bursts and need the access window to stay open.
- Learners who treat a money-back guarantee as the main protection on a large upfront fee.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers on a tight budget, since DRCertifications lists courses at $19.99.
- Anyone who wants a long window without paying a premium, since Allied Schools lists a course at $68.
- Candidates who want a cheap first step before committing, since Testprep Training lists its course at $12.99.
Questions about each
mindhub by Pearson - The
What does mindhub by Pearson cost, and what does the entry price cover?+
The listed entry price is $40, taken from a self-paced course delivered online. Exam prices are listed separately and sit well above that figure: the self-paced Pearson PMP course is priced far higher than the MeasureUp PMP practice test, and the longer access window on that practice test costs more than the shorter one. Budget for the exam as its own line.
Is there a free tier or free trial to test before buying?+
No. mindhub by Pearson has no free tier, so there is no free course, no free practice test and no trial to time against a paid purchase. The nearest thing to a safety net is the returns window of 30 days from purchase. A platform that hands over a free sample first, then asks for money, suits a cautious buyer better.
Surgent
How much does the Surgent CPA plan cost?+
Surgent lists the CPA plan at $1,999, with the exam-by-exam pricing given as cpa: $1999. That figure covers 18 months of access, so the monthly cost lands far above the €18.59 median across the site. Treat it as a full-term purchase rather than an opening payment.
How long do I keep access to the course?+
Access runs 18 months from the start of the plan, and that window is the stand-out number: it ranks 1 out of 24 brands compared on access length. A long window helps part-time candidates who study in bursts and want room for another attempt inside the same term.
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