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English Practice Exam vs Magoosh for the new TOEFL
Written by the English Practice Exam team, so we are one of the sites compared. Every fact links to the page we checked it on. Prices as of Nov 2026.
Magoosh is a full paid TOEFL course built on official practice questions licensed from ETS, with video lessons and writing and speaking graded with ETS’s grader. English Practice Exam is a smaller practice site: short sets for each new TOEFL task that you can start without an account, an explanation for every answer, and AI practice scores for writing and speaking. If you want to be taught the test and practise on official questions, Magoosh is the better pick. If you already know the format and want quick, low-cost drills on the tasks you find hard, pick us, or use both.
English Practice Exam and Magoosh side by side
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| Feature | English Practice Exam | Magoosh TOEFL |
|---|---|---|
| Free practice without an accountYou can answer some questions free before you sign up. | Partly3 free tests, then a paywall | PartlySingle sample questions in their guides |
| New TOEFL iBT format (from Jan 2026)Practice for the tasks ETS introduced on January 21, 2026. | YesEvery Reading, Listening and Writing task, plus Speaking | YesUpdated for Jan 21, 2026 |
| Build a Sentence practicePractice for the TOEFL 2026 Writing task where you put words in order. | Yes18 sets of 10 questions | YesLessons and a free sample question; set count not stated |
| Complete the Words practicePractice for the TOEFL 2026 Reading task where you fill in missing letters. | Yes | YesIn the free test and course; count not stated |
| Full-length mock testA whole timed test, not just single tasks. | Partly2 timed mocks per exam with Pro; one part free | Yes1 free (email); up to 10 official ETS tests in Premium |
| Answer explanationsWhy an answer is right, not only whether it is. | Yes | YesVideo or text for every question |
| Writing feedback or scoringAI or human scoring and comments on your writing. | YesAI grading, paid (credit or Pro) | YesETS's official grader, Premium |
| Speaking feedback or scoringAI or human scoring and comments on your speaking. | YesAI practice score, TOEFL and IELTS; 1 free test | YesETS's official grader, Premium |
| Video lessons or a courseTeaching videos or a structured course, beyond practice questions. | No | Yes100+ video lessons |
| Score or band estimateAn estimated exam score from your practice. | PartlySpeaking and writing only; no overall score estimate | YesSection and total estimate |
| Score guarantee or refundMoney back or extended access if your score does not improve. | No | Yes+4 points or a refund (conditions apply) |
| iPhone or Android appAn app in the App Store or Google Play. | PartlyAndroid app on Google Play; no iPhone app yet | YesFlashcard and Prep-on-the-Go apps |
Pick Magoosh TOEFL if
Best for: Self-studiers who want a full paid TOEFL course: official ETS-licensed practice questions and full-length tests, video lessons, writing and speaking graded with ETS's grader, and a score guarantee.
- Official practice questions and full-length tests licensed from ETS, the test maker.
- Writing and speaking scored with ETS's official grader.
- 100+ video lessons, and a video or text explanation for every question.
- One-time payment with no auto-renewal, a 7-day refund and a score guarantee.
- A free Build a Sentence sample question with a detailed explanation, no account needed.
Less suited to: Learners who only want free drills with no sign-up: beyond single sample questions in their guides, practice needs a trial account, an email for the free test, or a paid plan. Visit Magoosh TOEFL
Pick English Practice Exam if
Best for: Learners who want lots of short practice sets (the first 3 free, no account) for the new TOEFL tasks, IELTS Academic and all five Cambridge exams in one place, with menus and explanations in 17 languages.
- You want to practise the new tasks today without signing up or paying.
- You want many short sets of one task, like Build a Sentence or Complete the Words.
- You prefer paying a little for a few tests, or month to month, over one larger payment up front.
- You also prepare for IELTS, Cambridge, TOEIC or PTE, which the same plan covers.
Less suited to: Learners who want video lessons, a study plan with a teacher, official exam-board material or a score guarantee.
Where we're weaker
- Magoosh's practice questions and full tests are official, licensed from ETS. Ours are written by our team to match the new format.
- Magoosh teaches the test, with 100+ video lessons. We have no video lessons.
- Magoosh grades writing and speaking with ETS's official grader. Our AI scores are our own estimate, for practice only.
- Magoosh offers a score guarantee and a 7-day refund. We have no score guarantee.
- Magoosh has up to 10 official full-length tests in Premium. We have 2 full TOEFL mocks with Pro.
Prices side by side (as of Nov 2026)
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| Site | Plans and prices | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| English Practice Exam |
| Nov 4, 2026 |
| Magoosh TOEFL |
| Nov 4, 2026 |
FAQ
- Is Magoosh or English Practice Exam better for the new TOEFL?
- They do different jobs. Magoosh teaches the test with lessons and a plan; we give you lots of practice on each task. The tables show what each includes today.
- Does Magoosh cover the 2026 TOEFL format?
- Yes. Magoosh says its content is fully updated for the January 21, 2026 format; the table links to that page.
- Can I use both?
- Yes. You can take Magoosh’s lessons and use our sets for extra drills on the tasks they find hard.
- Is either one official ETS material?
- Neither site is made by ETS. Magoosh licenses its practice questions from ETS; ours are written by our team to match the new format. Use the free official samples on the TOEFL site as well.
- How did you check Magoosh’s facts?
- We opened Magoosh’s own TOEFL plans and help pages in November 2026 and linked every fact to its page. If something has changed, email us and we will fix it.
Spotted an error, or work at one of these sites and want a fact changed? Email support@sblocktechnologies.com and we will check it and fix it within a week. Last full check: Nov 2026.