Short answer
What I used: Achievable ($99, 2,000+ questions). I passed with it and I'd pick it again.
All of them: they work if you finish them. None is a shortcut. Plan on 100+ hours.
Whichever you pick, don't schedule your exam until you can explain every item on my one-page study guide.
Every course, side by side
| Provider | Price | Questions | Guarantee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievable | $99 | 2,000+ | Yes, with conditions | Free trial and a free full practice exam |
| Kaplan | $99–$199 | — | Not stated | List prices $99–$229. Claims 87% pass (self-reported) |
| STC | $129–$293 | — | Yes | Trustpilot 2.2/5 from 10 reviews |
| Knopman Marks | $265–$895 | — | Not stated | Premium, has live classes |
| PassPerfect | $105–$270 | — | Top package only | |
| ExamFX | $129–$249 | — | Only if you score 80% on their exam first | Reviews mostly from insurance students |
| Securities Institute of America | $139 | 1,100+ | With conditions | |
| Series 7 Guru | $129–$199 (re-checking) | — | 30-day refund | Free YouTube channel is the big draw; discloses a Kaplan referral |
| 2 Dollar Tests | Free / $2 exams / $29.99 | 3,700+ | No | |
| Brainscape | Free / ~$8 a month | 1,400+ | No | Flashcards, not a course |
Prices from each provider's site, checked Oct 19, 2026. Pass rates are self-reported by vendors and not audited.