CELPass vs CELPIPguide

By CELPass Editorial Team · Updated 2026-10-15

CELPass and CELPIPguide are both online CELPIP-General practice platforms that score Speaking and Writing with AI. A note on bias: CELPass is our own product. We have kept to facts each site states on its own pages, including the areas where CELPIPguide offers more than we do. Neither platform is affiliated with the other, and both say they are not affiliated with Paragon Testing Enterprises.

What is the difference between CELPass and CELPIPguide?

CELPIPguide offers many free tools and a large mock library for one low one-time payment. CELPass gives more before you pay (a CLB prediction per section, a full scored mock and 3 scored answers), scores on the four CELPIP rubric dimensions as a CLB range, gives you 7 days instead of 48 hours to ask for a refund, and refunds everything if you reach CLB 9.

Prices and features checked 15 October 2026 from each site's own public pages (the official CELPIP site on 12 October 2026). They change often, so confirm on their site before you buy.
	CELPass (our product)	CELPIPguide
Free tier	25-minute diagnostic with a predicted CLB per section, 1 full AI-scored mock, 3 AI-scored Speaking or Writing answers and daily drills; with no sign-up, 63 full-length Listening and Reading practice tests, sample answers for 662 Speaking and Writing questions and four free courses	One free timed question with no account, one free guest attempt each for Writing and Speaking, free tools such as a CRS score calculator
Full mock tests	Full-length mocks: 1 free, unlimited on paid plans	100+ full mock exams (as stated)
Question bank	19,000 practice questions across every task type, unlocked step by step as you practise	5,000+ practice questions (as stated)
AI scoring	Four CELPIP rubric dimensions, shown as a CLB range, with every mistake labelled	Rubric-based AI practice estimates for Writing and Speaking
Human feedback	Free directory of CELPIP teachers for 1-on-1 classes; you agree price and payment with the teacher, and CELPass takes no fee	Not mentioned
Price	CA$39 a month, CA$79 every 3 months, or CA$99 one-time Pro Pass (lasts until 2 weeks after your test, up to 120 days)	One-time $29.99 for lifetime access, shown as a limited-time price with a countdown (regular $120); currency shown only as $
Refunds	7-day money-back guarantee if you have used 10 practice tests or fewer	Within 48 hours of the first purchase, if you have completed no more than 1 mock exam and 2 practice activities in any skill; renewals not refundable
Score guarantee	Hit CLB 9 and your prep is free: finish at least 5 CELPass mocks, score CLB 9+ in all four skills on the official CELPIP-General test within 45 days of signing up, and CELPass refunds everything you paid	Not offered
Devices	Works in a phone browser; mocks are best on a laptop	Up to 2 devices per plan; no app mentioned

Where is CELPIPguide stronger?

CELPIPguide has a lower one-time price and a wide range of tools, several of them free. Alongside its practice, it offers a CRS score calculator, a Writing checker, an AI coach and study guides, and it states 100+ mocks for a single lifetime payment.

Free tools: a free CRS score calculator and an AI Writing checker.
Volume: 100+ full mock exams (as stated).
Price: one payment for lifetime access, with no subscription to manage.
Try before signing up: a first timed question needs no account or card.

Why choose CELPass over CELPIPguide?

Choose CELPass if you want to judge it properly before paying and keep a way out after. The free plan includes a 25-minute diagnostic with a predicted CLB per section, a full AI-scored mock and 3 scored Speaking or Writing answers; paid plans have a 7-day refund window, not 48 hours; and the CLB 9 promotion refunds everything if you hit CLB 9 in all four skills.

AI scoring on the four CELPIP rubric dimensions, shown as a CLB range rather than a single number, with every mistake labelled.
A free full AI-scored mock, so you can try a complete test before paying.
Room to try it: you can use up to 10 practice tests and still get a refund within 7 days (CELPIPguide: 1 mock and 2 practice activities per skill, within 48 hours).
19,000 practice questions across every task type, unlocked step by step as you practise.
Daily 5-card drills built from your own mistakes and scheduled with spaced repetition.
Prices in Canadian dollars, with a one-time Pro Pass (CA$99) that lasts until 2 weeks after your test, up to 120 days.
A free directory of CELPIP teachers for 1-on-1 classes, with no CELPass fee.
CLB 9 promotion: buy Pro, finish at least 5 full CELPass mock tests, then score CLB 9 or higher in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking on the official CELPIP-General test taken within 45 days of signing up. Upload your score report within 7 days of the test and CELPass refunds 100% of what you paid.

Which is cheaper, CELPass or CELPIPguide?

CELPIPguide is cheaper at its listed price: $29.99 once for lifetime access, shown as a limited-time offer (regular $120). CELPass costs CA$39 a month, CA$79 every 3 months, or CA$99 one-time for Pro Pass, and refunds all of it if you reach CLB 9 under the promotion. Check both sites for current prices and refund terms before you pay.

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Which should I choose?

Choose CELPIPguide if price matters most and you want many free tools and a large mock library. Choose CELPass if you want a free CLB prediction per section and a full free mock before paying, scoring shown as a CLB range on the four rubric dimensions, a 7-day refund window, and your money back if you reach CLB 9. Trying both free tiers is the surest way to decide.

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CELPass is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with Paragon Testing Enterprises. CELPIP is a trademark of Paragon Testing Enterprises. Check the official CELPIP website and IRCC for current test rules and requirements.