Does it cover both current Pearson VUE sales-agent outlines, including Texas law?
Independent feature and price check
Pearson VUE Practice Test vs Third-Party Texas Exam Prep
Pearson VUE administers the Texas licensing exam, but its public practice product has a narrower job than a Texas-specific study system. This comparison explains where each belongs in a study plan.
What should you choose?
Pearson's $19.95 Sales practice test is best used as a final interface and question-style check. It covers General content, offers one version, and does not provide Texas state-specific practice or answer rationales. Use third-party prep for repeated Texas and National practice, explanations, weak-area diagnosis, and teaching. The two tools can complement each other rather than compete.
Pearson VUE is the Texas exam administrator, not the source of the Texas real estate laws candidates must learn. Its practice-test page explicitly says state-specific practice tests are unavailable. That makes an official-provider label useful for interface familiarity, but not proof of complete Texas coverage.
Evidence check
Pearson's practice test and three third-party approaches compared
We compare Pearson's Sales practice test with Pass Texas, The CE Shop, and CompuCram. The third-party examples cover different prices and study formats, but none is represented as containing live licensing-exam questions.
Public-information test date: August 30, 2026. We checked official pricing, product, access, and policy pages. We did not buy competitor products or imply hands-on access where none was available. Prices are snapshots, not promises. The next scheduled price check is September 30, 2026.
Publisher disclosure: Pass Texas sells one of the products in this comparison. There are no affiliate links here, competitors do not pay for placement, and Pass Texas is scored by the same published criteria. Its weaknesses are listed beside its strengths.
| Option | What it is | Price checked August 30, 2026 | Best fit | Sources for this row |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson practice test | One official-provider General or National practice-test version. State-specific practice tests are not offered. | $19.95 per Sales practice testA one-time test, not a reusable question bank or complete Texas study course. | Candidates who want a brief look at Pearson VUE's test interface and general question presentation after studying elsewhere. | |
| Pass Texas | Supplemental Texas sales-agent exam preparation. It does not provide the 180 hours of qualifying education. | $59.99 one timeFull study-app access with no subscription or stated time limit. | Candidates who already have qualifying education and want Texas-specific practice, diagnostics, math help, and explanations. | |
| The CE Shop | Standalone National and Texas sales-agent exam preparation after qualifying education. | $135 list; $81 displayed promotionNational-only and Texas-only list prices were $79 each, with $47.40 displayed promotions. | Candidates who want structured topic lessons, an initial assessment, dashboards, and support without buying another 180-hour course. | |
| CompuCram | Standalone National and Texas sales-agent exam preparation. | $109 combined; $69 Texas onlyBoth prices were published on the Texas catalog on the review date. | Self-directed candidates who want a large question bank, readiness indicator, and fixed access period. |
How the score works
Each option receives 0 to 5 points on seven criteria. Zero means the capability is not included, while five means the published offer is unusually complete for this market. A rating is multiplied by the criterion weight, then the weighted results are added for a score out of 100. The score measures exam-prep fit based on published evidence. It is not a pass-rate prediction.
Does practice vary, explain answers, and support learning rather than memorization?
Can a learner identify weak areas and choose what to study next?
Are lessons, instructors, tutoring, or live help available?
How easy is it to study across devices, schedules, and connection conditions?
Is the published price clear and reasonable for the included scope?
Can important feature, price, and access claims be checked on a current official page?
| Criterion | Pearson practice test | Pass Texas | The CE Shop | CompuCram |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas exam coverage (25%) | 2/5Limited | 5/5Excellent | 5/5Excellent | 5/5Excellent |
| Practice and feedback (20%) | 2/5Limited | 5/5Excellent | 4/5Strong | 4/5Strong |
| Diagnosis and targeting (15%) | 2/5Limited | 5/5Excellent | 5/5Excellent | 5/5Excellent |
| Teaching and human support (15%) | 1/5Minimal | 1/5Minimal | 4/5Strong | 1/5Minimal |
| Access and flexibility (10%) | 3/5Adequate | 5/5Excellent | 4/5Strong | 4/5Strong |
| Price and value (10%) | 5/5Excellent | 5/5Excellent | 4/5Strong | 4/5Strong |
| Evidence and transparency (5%) | 5/5Excellent | 5/5Excellent | 4/5Strong | 4/5Strong |
| Weighted editorial score | 48/100 | 88/100 | 88/100 | 79/100 |
A higher score is not a universal winner. A candidate who still needs 180 education hours has a different job to do from a retaker who needs Texas-only practice. Start with scope and fit, then use the score as a consistent way to compare tradeoffs.
Exam prep
48/100Pearson VUE General practice test
Delivery: Online, self-administered. It must be started within 30 days of purchase.
Who it suits: Candidates who want a brief look at Pearson VUE's test interface and general question presentation after studying elsewhere.
What it does well
- It is sold by the company that administers the Texas licensing exam.
- Pearson says it has the same look and feel as the licensing examination.
- The low price can make sense as a final interface check.
Where it falls short
- It does not include a Texas state-specific practice test.
- Pearson publishes only one version, so it is not suited to repeated varied practice.
- Feedback identifies the correct answer but does not provide an answer rationale.
Sources for these claims
Exam prep
88/100Pass Texas full access
Delivery: Web, iOS, and Android, with offline study in the apps.
Who it suits: Candidates who already have qualifying education and want Texas-specific practice, diagnostics, math help, and explanations.
What it does well
- 1,377 Texas-specific practice questions across all 14 current content areas.
- A 30-question diagnostic, Math Coach, confidence calibration, and a trap library help target study.
- One-time pricing and cross-device progress are straightforward.
Where it falls short
- It does not satisfy TREC's required 180 hours of qualifying education.
- It does not include live classes, private tutoring, or an instructor-led webinar schedule.
- It is a younger product with a smaller public review footprint than established national schools.
Sources for these claims
Exam prep
88/100The CE Shop Exam Prep Edge
Delivery: Online lessons, assessments, dashboards, and simulated exams.
Who it suits: Candidates who want structured topic lessons, an initial assessment, dashboards, and support without buying another 180-hour course.
What it does well
- An initial assessment and real-time dashboards make the next study step visible.
- The combined product covers National and Texas content and publishes unlimited practice exams.
- Phone, chat, and email support are advertised seven days a week.
Where it falls short
- The displayed discount is promotional and may not be available later.
- It is an online course experience, not a native offline study app.
- Buyers should read any guarantee conditions rather than treating the headline as unconditional.
Sources for these claims
Exam prep
79/100CompuCram Texas Complete Exam Prep
Delivery: Mobile-friendly web product for phone, tablet, and desktop, with 180 days of access.
Who it suits: Self-directed candidates who want a large question bank, readiness indicator, and fixed access period.
What it does well
- The combined product publishes more than 1,300 questions across both exam portions.
- A pre-assessment, dynamic tests, simulated exams, flashcards, and readiness indicator support targeted practice.
- The 180-day access period is stated clearly on the product page.
Where it falls short
- It does not publish a live tutoring or instructor-led class component for this product.
- It is mobile-friendly web software rather than a separately advertised native iOS or Android app.
- We did not use its vendor-reported pass rate in scoring because the public product page does not explain the calculation method.
Sources for these claims
Official sources checked
Feature and price claims below link to the provider or exam administrator. Marketing claims without a visible method, including vendor-reported pass rates, are not used in the score.
- Pearson VUE real estate practice tests: Price, General-only scope, one-version limit, access window, test interface, and feedback limits.
- Pearson VUE Texas real estate program: Official Texas exam program page and current candidate handbook.
- Pass Texas features: Question count, content areas, diagnostic, Math Coach, offline access, and study features.
- Pass Texas pricing: Current one-time price and access terms.
- The CE Shop Texas Exam Prep Edge: List and promotional prices, product scope, initial assessment, dashboards, practice exams, and support.
- CompuCram Texas sales exam prep: Current price, question count, study tools, device access, and 180-day term.
Decision guide
Choose for the job you actually need done
Price matters, but buying the wrong scope costs more than choosing the second-lowest price.
Use Pearson near the end
Its strongest published benefit is the licensing exam's look and feel. Complete the General practice test after content study, then avoid treating the result as a Texas-law readiness score.
Use third-party prep for repetition
A question bank with explanations and varied tests supports learning across multiple sessions. Confirm that any provider covers both current Texas and National outlines before purchase.
Use diagnostics to choose the next topic
Pass Texas, The CE Shop, and CompuCram publish diagnostic or readiness tools. Their methods differ, and an editorial score cannot prove that one predicts the real exam.
Never buy claims of real exam questions
A credible prep provider should teach the published outline and original scenarios. Claims of recalled, leaked, or guaranteed live questions are a warning sign, not a competitive advantage.
The honest recommendation
Do not ask Pearson's single General practice test to do a full Texas study program's job. It is a reasonable low-cost final check for interface familiarity. Build knowledge, Texas-law recall, math fluency, and repeated practice elsewhere, then use Pearson once with a clear understanding of its limits.