USMLE question bank prices in 2026, compared
A neutral look at what the main banks charge, with a source and a date beside every number. We include MedMasters USMLE Qbank and say plainly where it stands today.
What UWorld charges for Step 1
| Access | Price | Included |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days | US$ 349 | Qbank only |
| 90 days | US$ 459 | 1 self-assessment |
| 180 days | US$ 519 | 2 self-assessments, one-time reset, study planner |
| 360 days | US$ 579 | 3 self-assessments, one-time reset, study planner |
| 730 days | US$ 749 | 3 self-assessments, one-time reset, study planner |
Source: UWorld Step 1 page, checked 26 October 2026. Self-assessments are also sold separately at US$ 50 each for two weeks. Prices change, so confirm on the provider's site.
Other options
AMBOSS
Qbank with an integrated medical library; one purchase covers all three Steps
About US$ 448 for 12 months, US$ 378 for 6 months
Lecturio
Qbank plus video lessons; says it offers a free tier
Reference range US$ 199 to US$ 499 a year
iatroX
AI-tutored adaptive Qbank across several exams
US$ 99 a year or US$ 29 a month
NBME self-assessments
Official practice exams used to judge readiness
About US$ 60 per form
Third-party prices are as reported by the sources shown and may have changed. UWorld, AMBOSS, Lecturio, iatroX and NBME are trademarks of their owners and are not affiliated with MedMasters.
Where MedMasters USMLE Qbank stands
| Plan | Price | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 3 months | US$ 59 | about US$ 20 |
| 6 months | US$ 89 | about US$ 15 |
| 12 months | US$ 129 | about US$ 11 |
| 24 months | US$ 199 | about US$ 8 |
Plans are per Step. See what each Step covers on the Step 1 page before you choose.
How to choose
- Count the months you needMatch access length to your exam date, not to the cheapest headline.
- Check the question countCompare the live number of questions for your Step, and ask how fast new ones are added.
- Read a sample explanationGood explanations teach why every wrong option is wrong, not only why one is right.
- Plan a readiness checkAdd official NBME self-assessments close to your exam to test yourself under real conditions.
Past papers and syllabus
No question bank can give you past papers, because USMLE does not release them. Judge a bank by how closely it follows the official content outline, which is your syllabus.