Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Wyzant vs Zebra Education
Where Wyzant and Zebra Education differ
| Compare | Wyzant ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Zebra Education |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25Lower | $49 |
| Live classes | YesHas it | No |
| Score guarantee | Money back | Higher score |
| Guarantee terms | Good Fit Guarantee: first hour with a new tutor is protected; refund for the first hour if the tutor is not a good fit, report within 30 days of the lesson, not applicable to tutors you have already booked | Score increase guarantee of 7+ points on 1-6 month Custom Plans and 15+ points on 6+ month Premium Plans; if the score does not improve you get a full refund of the course cost up to $100; you must complete at least 90% of course content, complete all included practice tests and file the claim within 30 days of your subscription ending. |
| Free trial | No | YesHas it |
| Prices by exam | Not confirmed | TOEFL: from $49 USD (7 Day Access) to $349 USD (2 Year Access); GMAT: from $49 USD (7 Days Access) to $229 USD (1 Year Access) |
| Access period | Not confirmed | 1 to 24 months |
| Practice questions | Not confirmed | 6,500 |
| Full-length practice tests | Not confirmed | 50 |
| Markets | US | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Money-back period (30 days).
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Key differences
- Zebra Education scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at Wyzant: $25 vs $49.
- Live classes: only Wyzant.
- Free trial: only Zebra Education.
- Support channels: only Wyzant offers Community.
- Support channels: only Zebra Education offers Email, Chat.
- Exams: only Wyzant offers Sat, Act, Gre.
Our verdict on each
Wyzant
Wyzant suits US families who want a wide pool of one to one tutors without a subscription and a free first hour. Entry lesson price $25 sits well below the median of $95, so the real cost sits in the tutor rate you settle on.
Zebra Education
Zebra Education suits self study candidates who want a deep question bank and repeated timed tests without live teaching. It sits at 2 of 27 brands on full length tests, the strongest side of the offer, and access windows run 1 to 24 months for anything from a short sprint to a long runway.
Score breakdown
| Area | Wyzant | Zebra Education |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8Entry lesson price $25, median $95 and no service fee at 0%. | 9.4HigherEntry price of $49 sits below the ranked median on price from, €121.90, with access windows of 1 to 24 months. |
| Offer | 9.1Trial lesson free, subjects math, english and science and formats 1to1 and app across 65,000 tutors. | 9.2HigherPractice bank of 6,500 questions and 50 full length tests, plus a score guarantee, score backstopped by 30 days. |
| Trust | 9.3Score guarantee money back, refund window 30 days and US base US. | Not confirmed |
Licences and countries
| Country | Wyzant | Zebra Education |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Wyzant | Zebra Education |
|---|---|---|
| GRE, GMAT, LSAT and MCAT prep | 8 of 21 | 1 of 21 |
What we checked
Wyzant
- wyzant.com: 9 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- support.wyzant.com: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Zebra Education
- bestmytest.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Wyzant | Zebra Education |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | Sat, Act, Gre, Gmat, Mcat, Lsat, CfaCovers more | Gmat |
| Legal entity | Wyzant, Inc, a division of IXL Learning | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2005 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Wyzant | Zebra Education | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25below the median | $49below the median | $69 |
| Access period | Not confirmed | 1 to 24 monthshighest quarter | 9 |
| Practice questions | Not confirmed | 6,500highest quarter | 3,000 |
| Full-length practice tests | Not confirmed | 50highest quarter | 8 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
Median across 50 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Wyzant
Pros
- Entry price is low. Lessons start at $25 while the median sits at $95.
- No platform cut on top. The service fee is 0%, so the tutor rate is the whole rate.
- A deep bench of tutors. The pool holds 65,000, ranked 3 of 16 on tutor count.
Cons
- Typical cost runs well above the advertised entry rate, since the median lesson price is $95 against entry at $25. Budget on the median.
- There is no separate free trial period, and a trial lesson is offered as free only.
- Support runs on help centre and community alone, so a direct line to a person is not part of the offer.
Zebra Education
Pros
- A deep practice bank of 6,500 questions, well above the 3,000 typical across listed brands.
- Full length testing of 50 places it at 2 of 27 brands on that measure.
- Entry price of $49 costs less than the $69 and $65 starting points of the alternatives here.
Cons
- Live classes are not part of the offer, so anyone wanting taught sessions must look elsewhere.
- Coverage is limited to the exams listed, gmat, rather than a broad test catalogue.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line offered.
Who each suits
Wyzant
Who it suits
- US households, since it runs in US and its headquarters sit in the United States.
- Parents who want to compare tutors first, since a pool of 65,000 and a free trial lesson let a family test the fit.
- Students sitting a major test, since the test preparation catalogue covers sat, act and gre.
Who should look elsewhere
- DojoTutor, where a lower entry rate of $10 suits a tighter budget.
- ErsteNachhilfe, where lessons start at €10.50.
- BUKI, at PLN 50, and anyone who needs a formal free trial period, since a free trial is not part of the offer.
Zebra Education
Who it suits
- GMAT candidates building stamina through repeated full length tests
- Learners who prefer self paced material over live teaching
- Budget shoppers who want a trial before paying
Who should look elsewhere
- Testprep Training, whose entry price of $12.99 is lower if you only need a starting point
- Anyone wanting live classes, since the offer includes none
- Candidates who need help centres and phone support beyond email, chat and help centre
Questions about each
Wyzant
How much does a lesson cost on Wyzant?+
Lessons start at $25 and the median lesson price is $95. The service fee is 0%, so no platform charge sits on top of the tutor rate. Budget for the median rather than the entry figure, since the two sit far apart.
Does Wyzant charge a subscription?+
No subscription is listed. Charging is per lesson through $25 and $95, and the service fee is 0%. Families who expect a fixed monthly plan should compare a subscription platform, where the median subscription across compared sites runs at €71.91.
Zebra Education
What does Zebra Education cost to start?+
Plans begin at $49, which is the entry figure used across the brands we track. Longer access windows and bundled upgrades cost more, and the exam prices listed run from that same starting point up to the top tier options. Budget for the tier you pick rather than the headline number.
How long can I access the material?+
Access windows are listed as 1 to 24 months, giving room for both a short intensive sprint and a slower schedule. The longer windows suit candidates sitting an exam many months out, while the shortest suit a quick review before a sitting.