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USMLE-Rx vs UWorld USMLE
Scores are legacy evidence and documentation scores, not product-performance ratings. How it is computed
Qmax is $299 for 12 months at list, or $194.35 during a 35% sale, against $579 for UWorld's 360-day Step 1 and Step 2 CK QBank. USMLE-Rx's pages give 4,600, 5,000 and 5,300 questions, and UWorld's Step 1 page lists 3,600-plus. USMLE-Rx plans are charged once and do not renew, and a 5-day Rx360+ trial needs no card. UWorld offers no trial account and charges $379 to extend a 360-day plan if the renewal is bought before expiry. UAsk, its AI assistant, allows up to 1,000 prompts on longer Step 2 CK plans, and a Step 3 QBank exists at $599 for 360 days. An MS2 buying a first bank on loans saves $384.65 with Qmax at the sale price. UWorld is the poorer choice for anyone who wants a trial first, and a PGY-1 on Step 3 has to go there anyway, since USMLE-Rx's listed products cover Step 1 and Step 2 CK.
Medical education · Reviewed November 1, 2026
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USMLE-Rx
by ScholarRx
Flashcards, bricks, QMax QBank from First Aid authors.
UWorld USMLE
by UWorld LLC
Gold-standard USMLE/COMLEX QBank.
When to pick each one
USMLE-Rx
- Qmax $299 for 12 months, one charge
- 5-day Rx360+ trial, no card
- Plans never auto-renew
UWorld USMLE
- Step 1 QBank, $579 for 360 days
- Step 3 QBank, $599 for 360 days
- UAsk AI assistant in the QBank
Score
Each row shows points earned of points available under the published rubric.
USMLE-Rx
UWorld USMLE
| Dimension | USMLE-Rx | 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
USMLE-Rx
| Tier | Billing period | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qmax question bank | 12 months, charged once | $299 | $24.90 per month equivalent. The pricing page also shows $194.35 under a 35% sale, without labeling which figure is the original |
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| Rx Bricks | 12 months, charged once | $149 | $12.40 per month equivalent |
| Express Videos | 12 months, charged once | $149 | $12.40 per month equivalent |
| Flash Facts | 12 months, charged once | $89 | $7.40 per month equivalent |
| Rx360+ all-in-one | 12 months, charged once | $399 | the pricing page also shows $259.35 under the 35% sale. We did not verify exactly which products the bundle contains |
| Extended Rx360+ Step 14 price points | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Rx360+ Step 1 | 1 month, charged once | $83.3 | 30% off applied. Appears to be a standing sale |
| Extended Rx360+ Step 1 | 3 months, charged once | $111.3 | sale price. List $159 |
| Extended Rx360+ Step 1 | 6 months, charged once | $181.3 | sale price. List $259 |
| Extended Rx360+ Step 1 | 12 months, charged once | $209.3 | sale price. List $299 |
Verified October 14, 2026 from usmle-rx.com (opens in new tab).
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 | USMLE-Rx | UWorld USMLE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | US |
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