ExamSolutions vs Cognito

ExamSolutions9.0Visit Cognito8.5Visit

Higher score ExamSolutions #3 in Study Guide Websites 9.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 5 features Visit ExamSolutions

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Cognito #8 in Study Guide Websites 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Cognito

• ExamSolutions fits best

  Guided revision with progress tracking

• Cognito fits best

  Interactive exam-board study

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Side by side

Feature	ExamSolutions 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Cognito 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.5
Ranking	#3 in Study Guide Websites	#8 in Study Guide Websites
Best for	Guided revision with progress tracking	Interactive exam-board study
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email · 24/7	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo
Features ExamSolutions 2/5 · Cognito 3/5
Literature analysis	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Practice questions	✓	✓
Flashcards	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Mobile apps	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Offline access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
School level	Mixed	Mixed
Subject coverage	Mixed	Mixed
Our review
Pros	Video lessons, quizzes and interactive past-paper practice AI Tutor support with instant feedback Progress tracking, grade predictions and a parent dashboard	Combines lessons, notes, quizzes, flashcards and exam questions Supports multiple exam boards across varied school and college subjects AI marking, feedback and progress tracking add guided practice
Cons	The Free plan limits quizzes to five per topic Subject coverage is broader in some areas than others Advanced exam-paper features require a paid plan	Available as a web platform rather than a native mobile app Premium or Pro services require recurring subscriptions The broad subject range may suit revision better than specialist study
Our verdict	ExamSolutions is an online study platform for students preparing for GCSE, A-level, international and related examinations. It combines video tutorials, interactive courses, quizzes, exam-style questions, past-paper practice, progress… Read the review →	Cognito is a web-based study and exam-revision platform for secondary and college-level students. It brings together video lessons, revision notes, quizzes, flashcards, exam-style questions, past papers, AI marking, feedback and progress… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ExamSolutions — where it wins

  • Video lessons, quizzes and interactive past-paper practice
  • AI Tutor support with instant feedback
  • Progress tracking, grade predictions and a parent dashboard

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan limits quizzes to five per topic
  • Subject coverage is broader in some areas than others
  • Advanced exam-paper features require a paid plan

• Cognito — where it wins

  • Combines lessons, notes, quizzes, flashcards and exam questions
  • Supports multiple exam boards across varied school and college subjects
  • AI marking, feedback and progress tracking add guided practice

  Where it doesn't

  • Available as a web platform rather than a native mobile app
  • Premium or Pro services require recurring subscriptions
  • The broad subject range may suit revision better than specialist study

• ExamSolutions9.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A broad revision platform combining guided lessons, exam practice and progress tracking.

  Visit ExamSolutionsFull verdict →
• Cognito8.5/10 · Free plan

  A broad, interactive web study platform with strong free revision tools.

  Visit CognitoFull verdict →