Unacademy vs Vajiram & Ravi
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
Vajiram & Ravi has the higher verified rating (4.20★ vs 4.13★). Fees: Unacademy ₹5,500–₹50,000 vs Vajiram & Ravi ₹145,000. Unacademy has the larger review base (461 vs 104). Neither is universally “better” — read the real feedback below and pick on fit.
₹5,500–₹50,000 reported by students
Liked
- “Whatsapp groups of Nilanjan sir’s for doubt clearing and LIVE classes from time to time are also very helpful.” Quora ↗
- “One of the best features of the app is the availability of live classes and recorded sessions.” Play Store ↗
Flagged
- “…2 years of subscription…!!worst of the worst 1)Really bad service in doubt section employees copy the internet solution write it as it is expectionally a few…” iOS App Store ↗
- “A scam I bought I course which was of class 11th and 12th but when I purchased it did not show on the app for 2 months, I contacted customer support every day…” iOS App Store ↗
₹145,000 reported by students
Liked
- “The content on the app is good but the interface itself is so frustrating.” Play Store ↗
- “This has been much better than other apps , I highly recommend for those willing to be upsc aspirant...it is a must..😊😊😊 Quite helpful..” Play Store ↗
Flagged
- “They mixed up all the lecture i get afraid to find any recorded lecture ( although these recordings are not from my batch) terrible experience.” Play Store ↗
- “Worst app I tried to get admission to may 2021 online GS course on 30/04/21 and I made fee payment 1,45,000 rupees through this app.” Play Store ↗
Where they compete
FAQ
Is Unacademy better than Vajiram & Ravi?
There's no universal winner — it depends on your budget and needs. <strong>Vajiram & Ravi</strong> has the higher verified rating (4.20★ vs 4.13★). Fees: Unacademy ₹5,500–₹50,000 vs Vajiram & Ravi ₹145,000. Unacademy has the larger review base (461 vs 104). Compare the cited student feedback above and decide on evidence.
Unacademy vs Vajiram & Ravi — which is cheaper?
Unacademy is listed at ₹5,500–₹50,000 and Vajiram & Ravi at ₹145,000 (published or student-reported — see each page). Prices change, so verify on the official sites.