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An IT certification practice-test publisher offering practice tests, assessments and CertKits, including official Microsoft practice tests. Below is a like-for-like comparison with CertStud on how each one charges, what you commit to, coverage, and what you get beyond questions — including where MeasureUp is genuinely the better choice.
MeasureUp works on a subscription plans, bundles and per-user business pricing; individual practice tests are also sold. CertStud is a subscription at $19.99/month for one certification (3 full-length practice exams + 300 practice questions), or Everything from $59.99/month or $249/year (~$20.75/mo).
If you are preparing for one AWS exam and want a single payment with nothing recurring, MeasureUp is a reasonable choice. If you are preparing for several exams or want flashcards, full-length timed exams and analytics in the same place, CertStud is usually the better fit.
Check MeasureUp's current price on their product pages , and CertStud's on our pricing page.
| Dimension | CertStud | MeasureUp |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Subscription — $19.99/month for one certification (3 full-length practice exams + 300 practice questions), or Everything from $59.99/month or $249/year (~$20.75/mo) | Subscription plans, bundles and per-user business pricing; individual practice tests are also sold |
| What you commit to | Subscription covering full-length exams, practice questions, and flashcards — cancel anytime | A subscription for catalogue access, or a one-off purchase of a specific practice test, assessment or CertKit |
| Free access | 10 practice questions free, no signup required | No free practice tier stated on the homepage |
| Vendor coverage | 91 certifications across AWS, Microsoft, CompTIA, Google Cloud, ISC2, ISACA, PMI, Cisco, Linux Foundation and more | Microsoft, ServiceNow, Cisco, CompTIA, AWS, PMI, VMware, ISC2, EC-Council and more |
| Beyond questions | Timed exam simulator (Simulation Mode), domain-level weakness analytics, flashcards, study notes and study guides | CertKits bundle practice tests, assessments and learning material; per-user business pricing |
| Where they win | A free start and one subscription across many vendors, with integrated notes and flashcards | Vendor-aligned practice tests (including Microsoft), CertKits and per-user business pricing |
Source: MeasureUp's own page .
Buyers who want vendor-aligned practice tests (including official Microsoft practice tests) and per-user subscription or bundle options for teams.
Their own site: www.measureup.com
Learners who want a free start, one subscription across many vendors, and integrated study notes and flashcards.
Start with 10 practice questions free, no signup required at certstud.com/try-free.
The right alternative depends on whether you are preparing for one exam or several. MeasureUp works on a subscription plans, bundles and per-user business pricing; individual practice tests are also sold, which suits someone sitting a single exam. CertStud is a subscription: $19.99/month for one certification (3 full-length practice exams + 300 practice questions), or Everything from $59.99/month or $249/year (~$20.75/mo), covering 91 certifications across AWS, Microsoft, CompTIA, Google Cloud, ISC2, ISACA, PMI, Cisco, Linux Foundation and more.
With CertStud you can try 10 practice questions free, no signup required across any of its certifications, so you can judge the question quality before paying anything. MeasureUp advertises free AWS courses, but its practice exam sets are paid products.
CertStud costs $19.99/month for one certification (3 full-length practice exams + 300 practice questions), or Everything from $59.99/month or $249/year (~$20.75/mo) for the full catalogue. MeasureUp charges subscription plans, bundles and per-user business pricing; individual practice tests are also sold, so you pay per exam rather than on a recurring plan.
MeasureUp's practice exams are concentrated in AWS, and it also publishes Azure and GCP materials. CertStud covers 91 certifications across AWS, Microsoft, CompTIA, Google Cloud, ISC2, ISACA, PMI, Cisco, Linux Foundation and more, with 3 full-length practice exams + 300 practice questions + 50 flashcards per certification.
Every practice question includes a detailed written explanation. CertStud also provides timed exam simulator (simulation mode), domain-level weakness analytics, flashcards, study notes and study guides.
Choose MeasureUp if you are sitting a single AWS exam, want a once-off purchase with no subscription, or want bundled eBooks and hands-on labs. Choose CertStud if you are preparing across multiple certifications, want flashcards and full-length timed exams alongside practice questions, or want to try questions free first.