AI Medical Education
SketchyMedical vs UWorld USMLE
Scores are legacy evidence and documentation scores, not product-performance ratings. How it is computed
Sketchy's All access Medical plan is $449.99 for 12 months, or $37.49 per month, and bundles visual lessons, a QBank and interactive patient cases, with a 7-day free trial on every plan. UWorld's Step 1 and Step 2 CK QBank is a one-time $579 for 360 days, or $678 with videos, and its Step 1 page lists 3,600-plus practice questions. UAsk, UWorld's AI assistant, allows up to 1,000 prompts on 180- to 730-day Step 2 CK plans. UWorld also sells a Step 3 QBank at $599 for 360 days, while Sketchy's listed programs are Medical, PA, NP, MCAT and Nursing. UWorld loses for an MS3 who wants patient encounters on a 12-month term, since it costs about $129 more and delivers a question bank.
Medical education · Reviewed November 1, 2026
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SketchyMedical
by Sketchy Group LLC
Visual-mnemonic lessons, QBank and interactive patient cases for medical, PA, NP, MCAT and nursing students.
UWorld USMLE
by UWorld LLC
Gold-standard USMLE/COMLEX QBank.
When to pick each one
SketchyMedical
- Medical All access $449.99 for 12 months
- 7-day free trial on every plan
- Lessons, QBank and interactive patient cases
UWorld USMLE
- Step 1 QBank, $579 for 360 days
- Step 3 QBank, $599 for 360 days
- UAsk, up to 1,000 prompts on Step 2 CK plans
Score
Each row shows points earned of points available under the published rubric.
SketchyMedical
UWorld USMLE
| Dimension | SketchyMedical | 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 | 12 / 12 | 12 / 12 | 0 |
| Pricing transparency | 6.5 / 6.5 | 6.5 / 6.5 | 0 |
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Pricing
SketchyMedical
| Tier | Monthly | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical, All access, 6 months | Not stated | Not stated | Total $349.99. Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial. The tab-to-price mapping is inferred from page order. |
| Medical, All access, 12 months | Not stated | $449.99 | Marked most popular. Lessons, QBank and interactive patient cases. |
| Medical, All access, 24 months | Not stated | Not stated | Total $649.99. |
| Medical, Cases only, 12 months | Not stated | $119.99 | Interactive patient cases only. The 1-month price is $19.99 per month. |
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 | SketchyMedical | 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 | Not stated | Not stated |
| HQ | Not stated | US |
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