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Boards and Beyond vs Osmosis
Scores are legacy evidence and documentation scores, not product-performance ratings. How it is computed
A nursing or NP student has a plan at Osmosis and nothing at Boards and Beyond, which sells no nursing or NP content. Osmosis, from Elsevier, sells plans per program for MD, DO, PA, NP and RN, with 1,700+ short illustrated videos, flashcards with spaced repetition and 2,700+ Step 1-style questions. Per its MD plan page the price is $149 per three months or $249 for 12 months, auto-renewing unless canceled.
McGraw Hill lists Boards and Beyond at $249 for one year, so an MD student pays the same either way. A Step 1 student who wants one teacher should take Boards and Beyond: 490+ videos from Dr. Jason Ryan, each tied to a question set, 2,300+ questions in all, with a separate Step 2-3 course. Osmosis lists no Step 2-3 course, so a Step 2-3 candidate should buy Boards and Beyond's 260+ clinical videos and 1,300+ questions.
Medical education · Reviewed November 1, 2026
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Boards and Beyond
by McGraw Hill Education
Step 1 video course taught by Dr. Jason Ryan.
Osmosis
by Elsevier
Elsevier's health education platform: short illustrated videos, flashcards and practice questions, with plans per program (MD, DO, PA, NP, RN).
When to pick each one
Boards and Beyond
- Videos from a single teacher, Dr. Jason Ryan
- Step 2-3 course with performance tracking
- From $24 per week, vendor page
Osmosis
- 1,700+ short illustrated videos
- Plans for MD, DO, PA, NP and RN programs
- MD plan: $249 for 12 months, auto-renews
Score
Each row shows points earned of points available under the published rubric.
Boards and Beyond
Osmosis
| Dimension | Boards and Beyond | Osmosis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peer-reviewed papers | 0 / 7 | 0 / 7 | 0 |
| RCT / meta-analysis / systematic review | 0 / 1.8 | 0 / 1.8 | 0 |
| Funding & adoption signal | 8.4 / 12 | 8.4 / 12 | 0 |
| Pricing transparency | 6.5 / 6.5 | 6.5 / 6.5 | 0 |
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Pricing
Boards and Beyond
| Tier | Billing period | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 1 month, one-time | $89 | same price for Step 1 Preclinical and Steps 2-3 Clinical |
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| 3 months | 3 months, one-time | $149 | same price for both products |
| 6 months | 6 months, one-time | $199 | same price for both products |
| 1 year | 1 year, one-time | $249 | same price for both products |
| 18 months | 18 months, one-time | $349 | same price for both products |
| 2 years | 2 years, one-time | $399 | longest term |
| 1 week | 1 week, one-time | $24 | lowest price quoted on boardsbeyond.com/Pricing ('from $24 for one week') |
| Clinical Confidence2 price points | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Confidence | 6 months, one-time | $149 | boardsbeyond.com quotes $149 for 6 months. Product not confirmed |
| Clinical Confidence | 1 year, one-time | $199 | boardsbeyond.com quotes $199 for a full year. Product not confirmed |
Verified October 14, 2026 from mheducation.com (opens in new tab).
Osmosis
| Tier | Monthly | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD plan, 3 months | Not stated | Not stated | Billed every 3 months, about $50 per month. From a search summary of the official plan page, not verified live. Auto-renews unless canceled. |
| MD plan, 12 months | Not stated | $249 | About $21 per month. From a search summary of the official plan page, not verified live. A 24-month plan is listed at about $17 per month with no total shown. |
Compliance and integrations
Documented from each vendor’s own pages.
| Spec | Boards and Beyond | Osmosis |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No / unverified | No / unverified |
| HIPAA | No / unverified | No / unverified |
| SOC 2 Type II | No / unverified | No / unverified |
| EHR integrations | Not stated | Not stated |
| Founded | Not stated | Not stated |
| HQ | Not stated | Not stated |
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