Lumi vs Embibe: an honest comparison for NEET UG
A multi-exam learning platform and a NEET-only diagnostics app, compared on their own public listings.
The short answer
Embibe offers personalised learning journeys for over 400 exams in 12 languages, with live classes, 3D videos, an AI mentor and adaptive practice. Lumi offers NEET UG only, with FSRS revision scheduling, a 2PL Item Response Theory ability estimate and simpleKT knowledge tracing, each named publicly. If you want teaching and video alongside practice, or study in a regional language, Embibe covers more; if you want a NEET-only app that tells you which algorithms decide what you see, Lumi does that.
Embibe and Lumi, side by side
Every row comes from public material, numbered against the source list below and checked on 27 Sep 2026. Where something is not published, we say so rather than guess. Features change; check the source before you decide.
| Feature | Embibe | Lumi |
|---|---|---|
| Exam coverage[1][2] | Personalised learning journeys for 400+ exams, including medical entrance | NEET UG only |
| Languages[1][3] | English, Hindi and 10 other Indian languages | English |
| Live classes[1][3] | Live classes with pre and post-class assignments | None listed |
| Video content[1][3] | 3D learning videos mapped to each topic | None listed |
| AI mentor and doubts[1][3] | MB, an AI coach and mentor; 24/7 AI doubt resolution by text or image | 24x7 AI mentor for questions and explanations |
| Diagnostic[1][2] | A diagnostic test to assess your level and detect learning gaps | A diagnostic set produces a first ability estimate per subject |
| Named methods[1][2] | Listing describes an "AI powered platform" and "adaptive practice"; no algorithm named | FSRS, 2PL Item Response Theory and simpleKT, named and explained |
| Revision scheduling[1][2] | Not stated publicly | FSRS at a desired retention of 0.9 |
| App Store ratings (India)[1][3] | 2,093 ratings | 9 ratings |
| First App Store release[1][3] | 5 May 2021 | 7 Oct 2024 |
Where Embibe is the better choice
- You want live classes and 3D videos, not only practice.
- You want to study in Hindi or another Indian language: Embibe lists 12 languages.
- You are preparing for boards or other exams as well as NEET, since one Embibe plan spans 400+ exams.
- You want doubt solving by photo, which Embibe's listing describes.
- It has a much longer track record and far more ratings on the App Store than Lumi.
Where Lumi fits
- You only need NEET UG and want the app scoped to it.
- You want the methods named: FSRS for scheduling, 2PL IRT for ability and simpleKT for what you see next.
- You already have teaching (school, coaching or videos) and want a practice and revision layer on top.
- You want two students with the same raw score to be told apart by the difficulty of what they got right, which is what IRT does.
What does it cost?
- Embibe, as listed on its India App Store page on 27 Sep 2026: all plans include a 7-day free trial; Achieve Unlimited ₹709/month billed annually; Achieve Sprint ₹734/month billed quarterly; Achieve Now ₹899/month billed monthly.
- Lumi: see the app for current plans.
Frequently asked questions
Is Embibe worth it for NEET UG?
It depends on what you need. Embibe offers live classes, 3D videos, an AI mentor and adaptive practice across 400+ exams in 12 languages, starting at ₹709/month billed annually as listed on its App Store page. If you only want NEET practice with named revision and scoring methods, Lumi is a narrower alternative.
Does Embibe use Item Response Theory?
Embibe's App Store listing describes an AI powered platform and adaptive practice but does not name the method, so it is not stated publicly. Lumi states that it uses a two-parameter logistic IRT model.
Does Lumi have live classes like Embibe?
No. Lumi's listing does not describe live classes or video lessons. It is a practice, diagnostics and revision app, and fits alongside whatever teaching you already use.
Which app supports Indian languages?
Embibe's listing states English, Hindi and 10 other Indian languages. Lumi is in English.
Is there a free trial?
Embibe's listing states that all plans include a 7-day free trial. Both apps are free to download; Lumi's current plans are shown in the app.