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IELTS Ready vs GMAT Official Prep
IELTS Ready leads on 0 checks, GMAT Official Prep on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreIELTS Ready · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresGMAT Official Prep · 3 of 3
IELTS Ready scores higher on our rubric for exam prep apps: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
On exam scope, IELTS Ready gives you Exam_family where GMAT Official Prep offers Single_exam.
IELTS Ready is the better fit for IELTS candidates who want official preparation. GMAT Official Prep is the better fit for official GMAT preparation on a free platform.
- IELTS Ready fits best
IELTS candidates who want official preparation
- GMAT Official Prep fits best
Official GMAT preparation on a free platform
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Side by side
| Feature | IELTS Ready 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | GMAT Official Prep 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #2 in Exam Prep Apps | #5 in Exam Prep Apps |
| Best for | IELTS candidates who want official preparation | Official GMAT preparation on a free platform |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Features IELTS Ready 2/3 · GMAT Official Prep 3/3 | ||
| Full-length mock tests | ✓ | ✓ |
| Revision plans | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adaptive practice | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Question bank | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Exam scope | Exam_family | Single_exam |
| Platform support | Web | Web via the Official Prep Platform |
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| Our verdict | IELTS Ready is the British Council’s online preparation platform for people studying for IELTS Academic, General Training or UKVI. Its free plan supports practice across Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, with timed and full mock… Read the review → |
GMAT Official Prep is GMAC’s preparation platform for candidates studying for the GMAT exam. It is designed for independent preparation and combines practice questions, full-length exams, scoring, progress tracking, and study planning in a… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
IELTS Ready — where it wins
- Covers IELTS Academic, General Training and UKVI across all four skills
- Free plan includes timed mocks, two full mocks and live expert webinars
- Premium adds 40 full mocks, progress tracking and a personalised study guide
Where it doesn't
- Available on the web only
- Premium access requires booking an IELTS test with the British Council
- Premium access ends seven days after the test date
GMAT Official Prep — where it wins
- Free kit includes sample questions and two full-length practice exams
- Adaptive practice, filtering, timed modes, and progress tracking
- Official scoring, detailed reports, and a six-week study planner
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access through the Official Prep Platform
- Focused on GMAT preparation rather than multiple exams
- Free access is limited to starter-kit materials
- IELTS Ready8.8/10 · Free plan
A web-based IELTS prep option with free practice and Premium tied to a British Council booking.
Visit IELTS ReadyFull verdict → - GMAT Official Prep8.4/10 · Free plan
A focused official GMAT platform with useful free practice and structured study tools.
Visit GMAT PrepFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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