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990prep vs GlobalExam: Which TOEIC Prep Wins in 2026?
990prep vs GlobalExam for the TOEIC: price, content, features and limits compared. 990prep is the TOEIC specialist from €39/mo; GlobalExam is the multi-exam generalist. Which one fits you?
Par Justin DE SIO •
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In short
Choose 990prep if…
- You are preparing for the TOEIC only and want the best possible practice
- You want to know exactly where you lose points
- You want detailed explanations and a path that adapts to you
- Budget matters: fast progress without paying premium prices
Choose GlobalExam if…
- You are preparing several exams beyond the TOEIC (TOEFL, IELTS, HSK…)
- You need CPF funding (the French training-credit scheme)
- You want one generalist, multi-language platform
990prep vs GlobalExam: detailed comparison
| Criteria | 990prep |  |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | ||
| Exam focus | TOEIC® only | 20+ exams |
| Real exam conditions | ||
| Intelligent learning path | ||
| Weakness detection | ||
| Spaced repetition (SRS) | ||
| Interactive audio transcripts | ||
| Mobile app | iOS & Android | |
| Content | ||
| Full mock tests | 20+ | ~10 |
| Corrected exercises | 240 | 120 |
| Detailed explanations | Explanation with reasoning | Brief explanation |
| Grammar courses | TOEIC®-focused, by teachers | Generic, AI-generated |
| Vocabulary | TOEIC®-focused + flashcards | Generic lists |
| Tracking and pricing | ||
| Progress tracking | ||
| Instant score analysis | ||
| Money-back guarantee | ||
| Starting price | €39/mo | €59.90/mo |
Approach
Exam focus
990prep
TOEIC® onlyGlobalExam
20+ examsReal exam conditions
990prep
GlobalExam
Intelligent learning path
990prep
GlobalExam
Weakness detection
990prep
GlobalExam
Spaced repetition (SRS)
990prep
GlobalExam
Interactive audio transcripts
990prep
GlobalExam
Mobile app
990prep
iOS & AndroidGlobalExam
Content
Full mock tests
990prep
20+GlobalExam
~10Corrected exercises
990prep
240GlobalExam
120Detailed explanations
990prep
Explanation with reasoningGlobalExam
Brief explanationGrammar courses
990prep
TOEIC®-focused, by teachersGlobalExam
Generic, AI-generatedVocabulary
990prep
TOEIC®-focused + flashcardsGlobalExam
Generic listsTracking and pricing
Progress tracking
990prep
GlobalExam
Instant score analysis
990prep
GlobalExam
Money-back guarantee
990prep
GlobalExam
Starting price
990prep
€39/moGlobalExam
€59.90/moWhy choose 990prep for the TOEIC
990prep does one thing: prepare you for the TOEIC, and do it better than generalist tools.
- 100% TOEIC: every mock test and exercise matches the real exam format and timing.
- 240 corrected exercises and 20+ full mock tests, versus 120 exercises and ~10 tests on GlobalExam.
- Grammar and vocabulary written by teachers and built for the TOEIC, not generic AI-generated lists.
- Automatic weakness detection, an intelligent learning path, and spaced-repetition flashcards.
- Instant score analysis after every test, plus a money-back guarantee.
When GlobalExam may fit better
To be fair, GlobalExam is still a good choice in some cases.
- You are preparing several language tests: GlobalExam covers 20+ exams (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, HSK and more), while 990prep focuses on the TOEIC alone.
- You want CPF funding: GlobalExam offers CPF-eligible programs.
- You want a single subscription to explore several languages.
Pricing: 990prep vs GlobalExam
€59.90/mo
CPF-eligible
Indicative prices, please check the official websites. 990prep also offers a free tier to start with no credit card.
Verdict
If your goal is the TOEIC and nothing else, 990prep is the most effective and most affordable choice: more TOEIC-specific content, detailed explanations, and practice that targets your weak spots, for less. GlobalExam keeps the edge if you need to prepare several exams or rely on CPF funding.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, if you are preparing for the TOEIC. 990prep specializes in this one exam: 20+ mock tests, 240 corrected exercises, weakness detection and detailed explanations, from €39/mo. GlobalExam is more of a generalist (20+ exams) and costs more for the TOEIC alone.
Yes. 990prep starts at €39/mo versus €59.90/mo for GlobalExam, and it also offers a free tier to start with no credit card.
No. 990prep is a self-serve subscription with no paperwork or waiting. If CPF funding is essential for you, GlobalExam offers eligible programs.
For the TOEIC only, 990prep gives you more specific content and better value. GlobalExam fits better if you also prepare other exams (TOEFL, IELTS…) or want to fund your prep through CPF.