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Lecturio Medical vs UWorld USMLE
Scores are legacy evidence and documentation scores, not product-performance ratings. How it is computed
UWorld sells a Step 1 and Step 2 CK QBank for a fixed window: $349 for 30 days, $579 for 360 days (marked most popular) and $749 for 730 days, all one-time. QBank Plus adds 500+ videos and moves the 360-day price to $678. The Step 1 bank holds 3,600+ questions and the UAsk AI assistant. A 30-day extension costs $139 and has to be bought before expiry. A student in dedicated Step 1 prep with a firm exam date is the buyer.
Lecturio bundles lectures, a QBank with an AI tutor and structured study plans in Premium, which starts at $19.99 per month, billed by term. A second-year student still learning content gets lectures and questions from one vendor, and the first 7 days are free.
UWorld offers no trial or guest account, only a sample-question demo. For a student who wants to try the software before spending $579, UWorld loses.
Medical education · Reviewed November 1, 2026
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Lecturio Medical
by Lecturio GmbH · founded 2008
Medical video curriculum with a USMLE-style QBank, an AI tutor and adaptive recall quizzes.
UWorld USMLE
by UWorld LLC
Gold-standard USMLE/COMLEX QBank.
When to pick each one
Lecturio Medical
- Lectures plus QBank in one subscription
- Premium from $19.99 per month, 7 days free
UWorld USMLE
- Step 1 QBank with 3,600+ questions
- $579 one-time for 360 days
- UAsk AI assistant included
Score
Each row shows points earned of points available under the published rubric.
Lecturio Medical
UWorld USMLE
| Dimension | Lecturio Medical | UWorld USMLE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peer-reviewed papers | 0 / 7 | 0 / 7 | 0 |
| RCT / meta-analysis / systematic review | 0 / 1.8 | 0 / 1.8 | 0 |
| Funding & adoption signal | 6 / 12 | 12 / 12 | -6 |
| Pricing transparency | 6.5 / 6.5 | 6.5 / 6.5 | 0 |
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Pricing
Lecturio Medical
| Tier | Monthly | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturio Medical, starts at | $15.99 | Not stated | Pricing page headline "starts at $15.99 per month" with a struck-through $34.99. Billed per month but charged every 3 months, yearly or every 2 years. Up to 50% saving on 24 months. First 7 days free, cancel anytime. Refund not stated. |
| Premium, starts at | $19.99 | Not stated | Premium cards read "starts at $19.99 per month" with $34.99 struck through. Adds the full library, QBank with AI tutor, study plans, NEJM Healer patient simulations and AI Assistant. |
| Third-party term prices | Not stated | Not stated | Third-party figures from fitgap.com, not stated on lecturio.com: $34.99 per month for 3 months, $24.99 per month for 12 months, $19.99 per month for 24 months. |
| Accredited Courses, starts at | Not stated | Not stated | Accredited (CME) courses start at $299. Accreditor not captured. |
UWorld USMLE
| Tier | Billing period | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 / Step 2 CK QBank5 price points | |||
| Step 1 / Step 2 CK QBank | 30 days, one-time | $349 | up to 100 UAsk AI prompts (Step 2 CK page) |
| Step 1 / Step 2 CK QBank | 90 days, one-time | $459 | Step 2 CK page lists 1 self-assessment and up to 250 UAsk prompts |
| Step 1 / Step 2 CK QBank | 180 days, one-time | $519 | Step 2 CK page lists 2 to 3 self-assessments, one reset, study planner |
| Step 1 / Step 2 CK QBank | 360 days, one-time | $579 | marked Most Popular |
| Step 1 / Step 2 CK QBank | 730 days, one-time | $749 | longest term |
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| Step 1 / Step 2 CK QBank Plus5 price points | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 / Step 2 CK QBank Plus | 30 days, one-time | $448 | adds Medical Videos |
| Step 1 / Step 2 CK QBank Plus | 90 days, one-time | $558 | adds Medical Videos |
| Step 1 / Step 2 CK QBank Plus | 180 days, one-time | $618 | adds Medical Videos |
| Step 1 / Step 2 CK QBank Plus | 360 days, one-time | $678 | adds Medical Videos. Marked Most Popular |
| Step 1 / Step 2 CK QBank Plus | 730 days, one-time | $848 | adds Medical Videos |
| Step 3 QBank3 price points | |||
| Step 3 QBank | 90 days, one-time | $449 | no 30-day option |
| Step 3 QBank | 180 days, one-time | $499 | no 30-day option |
| Step 3 QBank | 360 days, one-time | $599 | marked Most Popular |
| Step 3 QBank Plus3 price points | |||
| Step 3 QBank Plus | 90 days, one-time | $548 | adds videos |
| Step 3 QBank Plus | 180 days, one-time | $598 | adds videos |
| Step 3 QBank Plus | 360 days, one-time | $698 | 360-day tier includes 2 self-assessments, reset, planner, videos and AI assistant |
| Self-assessment form | 2 weeks per form, one-time | $50 | Step 2 CK forms 1 to 3 bundle is $120. Step 3 forms 1 and 2 bundle is $80 |
| Biostatistics Review | 90 days, one-time | $25 | add-on |
| Step 1 / Step 2 CK QBank renewal7 price points | |||
| Step 1 / Step 2 CK QBank renewal | 7 days, one-time | $49 | extension bought before expiry. Shown in the Product Renewals pop-up on the product page |
| Step 1 / Step 2 CK QBank renewal | 15 days, one-time | $79 | extension bought before expiry. Shown in the Product Renewals pop-up on the product page |
| Step 1 / Step 2 CK QBank renewal | 30 days, one-time | $139 | extension bought before expiry. Shown in the Product Renewals pop-up on the product page |
| Step 1 / Step 2 CK QBank renewal | 60 days, one-time | $199 | extension bought before expiry. Shown in the Product Renewals pop-up on the product page |
| Step 1 / Step 2 CK QBank renewal | 90 days, one-time | $249 | extension bought before expiry. Shown in the Product Renewals pop-up on the product page |
| Step 1 / Step 2 CK QBank renewal | 180 days, one-time | $299 | extension bought before expiry. Shown in the Product Renewals pop-up on the product page |
| Step 1 / Step 2 CK QBank renewal | 360 days, one-time | $379 | extension bought before expiry. Shown in the Product Renewals pop-up on the product page |
| Step 3 QBank renewal7 price points | |||
| Step 3 QBank renewal | 7 days, one-time | $59 | extension bought before expiry. Shown in the Product Renewals pop-up on the product page |
| Step 3 QBank renewal | 15 days, one-time | $89 | extension bought before expiry. Shown in the Product Renewals pop-up on the product page |
| Step 3 QBank renewal | 30 days, one-time | $149 | extension bought before expiry. Shown in the Product Renewals pop-up on the product page |
| Step 3 QBank renewal | 60 days, one-time | $219 | extension bought before expiry. Shown in the Product Renewals pop-up on the product page |
| Step 3 QBank renewal | 90 days, one-time | $259 | extension bought before expiry. Shown in the Product Renewals pop-up on the product page |
| Step 3 QBank renewal | 180 days, one-time | $319 | extension bought before expiry. Shown in the Product Renewals pop-up on the product page |
| Step 3 QBank renewal | 360 days, one-time | $399 | extension bought before expiry. Shown in the Product Renewals pop-up on the product page |
| Self-assessment form renewal | per form, one-time | $30 | extension bought before expiry. Shown in the Product Renewals pop-up on the product page |
| Biostatistics Review renewal | one-time | $20 | extension bought before expiry. Shown in the Product Renewals pop-up on the product page |
Verified October 14, 2026 from medical.uworld.com (opens in new tab).
Compliance and integrations
Documented from each vendor’s own pages.
| Spec | Lecturio Medical | UWorld USMLE |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No / unverified |
| HIPAA | No / unverified | No / unverified |
| SOC 2 Type II | No / unverified | No / unverified |
| EHR integrations | Not stated | Not stated |
| Founded | 2008 | Not stated |
| HQ | DE | US |
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