QuizMed vs Pastest
QuizMed
Generates exam-style questions from your own notes — and exports them to Anki.
Pastest
See exactly how Pastest stacks up against QuizMed — feature by feature, scenario by scenario.
Quick verdict
Pastest is a long-established UK Qbank for PLAB, UKMLA, and the MRCP exams, known for explanation depth — answers written by senior clinicians that teach the underlying reasoning, not just the correct option.
QuizMed generates exam-style questions from your own UK course notes and slides, with UK drug names, NHS settings, and NICE-first answers (it already has a PLAB 1 exam mode), then exports to Anki.
For curated UK board practice, Pastest is the established choice. For turning your own lectures and revision notes into UK-style practice fast, QuizMed is the faster path. They pair well.
Feature comparison
| Feature | QuizMed | Pastest |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Generate questions from your own notes | Curated UK board Qbank (PLAB/UKMLA/MRCP) |
| Question source | Your uploaded lectures, slides, and notes | Fixed, clinician-written question bank |
| Matches your specific curriculum | No — built to the exam blueprint | |
| UK conventions (NICE/BNF, NHS) | Yes — UK exam mode (e.g. PLAB 1) | Yes — UK-native throughout |
| Question volume | Unlimited from your own material | Large curated bank (fixed) |
| Explanation depth | Generated rationale per question | Deep, senior-clinician written |
| Anki export | Yes — one-click .apkg export | No native export |
| Setup time | Under a minute — upload and generate | Ready-made; no setup |
| Pricing | 5 free quizzes, then $19/month or $12/month (annual) | ≈ £50–£120 for 3–6 months (varies by exam) |
Who wins each scenario
Different jobs, different winners. Here's where each tool pulls ahead.
Curated practice for a UK board exam
Pastest winsFor PLAB, UKMLA, or MRCP specifically, Pastest's curated bank and deep clinician-written explanations are a proven, exam-aligned resource that rewards learners who want the reasoning behind every answer.
QuizMed doesn't ship a curated UK board bank — it generates from whatever you upload.
Turning your own revision notes into practice
QuizMed winsUpload your UK course notes or slides and QuizMed writes SBAs with UK drug names, NHS settings, and NICE-first answers — matched to your material rather than a generic blueprint.
Explanation depth
Pastest winsPastest's explanations, written by senior clinicians, often include detailed pathophysiology and management rationale — a key differentiator for deeper learners.
QuizMed generates concise rationales per question; they're useful but not a substitute for a curated teaching bank.
Spaced repetition in Anki
QuizMed winsQuizMed exports your generated questions to Anki (.apkg). Pastest keeps its content in-platform with no native Anki export.
Already on Pastest? Use both
Keep Pastest for the exam and add QuizMed for your coursework:
- 1Use Pastest for curated PLAB/UKMLA/MRCP practice and its explanations
- 2Upload your own UK lectures/revision notes to QuizMed for questions on your specific material
- 3Take QuizMed quizzes through the year while content is fresh
- 4Export to Anki for long-term spaced review
Pastest prepares you for the national exam; QuizMed prepares you for your own course and keeps practice going year-round.
Pricing comparison
| QuizMed | Pastest | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 5 full quizzes, no credit card | Limited free questions / trial |
| Paid plan | $19/month or $12/month (annual) | ≈ £50–£120 per 3–6 months (by exam) |
| What you pay for | Unlimited generation from your material | Curated UK Qbank + deep explanations |
Pastest is priced as a curated UK board resource for a specific exam window; QuizMed is a lightweight generator for your own material year-round. UK students often run QuizMed on their lectures during the year and a Pastest subscription in the run-up to the exam.
The bottom line
| If you need... | Use... |
|---|---|
| Curated UK board practice (PLAB/UKMLA/MRCP) | Pastest |
| Practice from your own UK course notes | QuizMed |
| The deepest clinician-written explanations | Pastest |
| One-click Anki export | QuizMed |
| Year-round practice on your lectures | QuizMed |
| Both coursework AND the board exam | QuizMed + Pastest together |
Generate first. Then practice your way.
Upload your UK revision notes and get SBA-style practice with UK conventions in 60 seconds. No credit card needed.