Drishti IAS vs Next IAS
Both coach for UPSC CSE. An honest, cited side-by-side — ratings, fees and what real students say. Neither is ranked by what we earn.
By the numbers
Drishti IAS has the higher verified rating (3.83★ vs 3.81★). Fees: Drishti IAS ₹500,000 vs Next IAS ₹5,000. Drishti IAS has the larger review base (326 vs 274). Neither is universally “better” — read the real feedback below and pick on fit.
₹500,000 reported by students
Liked
- “Amazing app for learning Drishti app is amazing to use and easy to access recorded video class and online classes.” iOS App Store ↗
- “My commerce faculty Rahul sir is really good teacher and his teaching style is commendable.” Play Store ↗
Flagged
- “The app feels poorly optimized and below average compared to the quality of the content it’s meant to support.” iOS App Store ↗
- “after 20 days still classes are not there nor are they refunding the amount i paid for course absolute waste of students money and time.” Play Store ↗
₹5,000 reported by students
Liked
- “Atish Mathur sir teaches polity in a logical way which I can’t imagine Science and tech makes the subject so interesting and guides us ver well Geoogeaphy sir…” iOS App Store ↗
- “The faculty is experienced, supportive, and always ready to clear doubts, both in-person and through the app.” Play Store ↗
Flagged
- “best faculty (exception is always there), but but worst interface for online classes not recommended, despite full fee, no investment on good mic, need to…” Play Store ↗
- “The application is not allowing to login and I am not able to watch the content.” Play Store ↗
Where they compete
FAQ
Is Drishti IAS better than Next IAS?
There's no universal winner — it depends on your budget and needs. <strong>Drishti IAS</strong> has the higher verified rating (3.83★ vs 3.81★). Fees: Drishti IAS ₹500,000 vs Next IAS ₹5,000. Drishti IAS has the larger review base (326 vs 274). Compare the cited student feedback above and decide on evidence.
Drishti IAS vs Next IAS — which is cheaper?
Drishti IAS is listed at ₹500,000 and Next IAS at ₹5,000 (published or student-reported — see each page). Prices change, so verify on the official sites.