Permi vs Driving-Tests.org
By The Permi team · Updated · Competitor facts checked October 2026
Short answer
Permi is an app that teaches the handbook, not just tests it: short daily lessons, a practice exam, a mistake bank, a readiness score and a daily plan, in English and Spanish with no ads. Driving-Tests.org is a website with free state-specific practice tests and a paid Premium plan. If you want a structured plan that tells you when you are ready, choose Permi. For extra free questions in the browser, Driving-Tests.org works alongside it.
Your state writes the test, so start with its free handbook and any free sample tests. See our guide to free official permit test practice.
Permi vs Driving-Tests.org: side by side
Checked October 2026. Prices change, so confirm on Driving-Tests.org's own page before you buy.
| Feature | Permi (ours) | Driving-Tests.org |
|---|---|---|
| Format | App for iOS and Android. Early access. | Website, available now |
| Price (as listed) | Monthly plan or weekly plan. Prices are not final yet. | Free practice tests, no sign-up. Premium is $29 a week, $75 a month or $199 one-time for a family lifetime plan (up to 3 people). |
| Free trial | 14 days on the monthly plan. None on the weekly plan. | A free tier instead of a trial. |
| Languages | English and Spanish. | English and Spanish |
| Pass guarantee | No fine-print refund conditions. Try the monthly plan free for 14 days instead. | Premium only, with conditions: finish all practice tests, take your state's exam within 30 days, and email your results within 30 days of purchase if you fail. |
| Ads | No ads. | Premium is ad-free. |
| Study style | Short daily lessons, a practice exam, a mistake bank, a readiness score and a daily plan. | State-specific practice tests. Premium adds more questions, an exam simulator and cheat sheets. |
| States | Built from each state's official driver handbook. The free quiz works in every state. | State-specific tests |
Who each one suits
Permi
- Learners who want a daily plan and a readiness score, not just a pile of questions.
- Anyone who wants no ads.
- People who want to study in Spanish, English or both in an app.
Driving-Tests.org
- Anyone who wants free practice questions in the browser, with no sign-up.
- Spanish speakers who want free practice today.
FAQ
Is Permi better than Driving-Tests.org?
If you want to learn the material, not just test yourself, yes. Permi turns your state's official handbook into short daily lessons, explains every answer, keeps a mistake bank and shows a readiness score, in English and Spanish with no ads. Driving-Tests.org is a good source of extra free practice questions in the browser.
Is Driving-Tests.org free?
Its practice tests are free with no sign-up. Premium adds more questions, an exam simulator, cheat sheets and no ads, at $29 a week, $75 a month or $199 for a family lifetime plan, as listed in October 2026.
Is Driving-Tests.org the same as DMV Genie?
They are closely linked. DMV Genie's pass guarantee lives on Driving-Tests.org's help center. They sell premium plans separately, at different prices.
Does Driving-Tests.org have Spanish?
Yes. As of October 2026, it lists English and Spanish, and its California page has practice in Spanish. Permi's full course is also in English and Spanish.
Do I need a paid plan to pass the permit test?
No. The test comes from your state's driver handbook, which is free. Apps and practice sites help you practice and spot weak areas, but they are optional.
Sources
- Driving-Tests.org, used for free practice tests. Opened October 2026.
- Driving-Tests.org California page, used for free quizzes and Spanish practice. Opened October 2026.
- Driving-Tests.org Premium page, used for Premium prices, features and pass guarantee. Opened October 2026.
- Permi facts come from our own home page.
Permi is our app, so we compared it with Driving-Tests.org using the same table rows. We checked every Driving-Tests.org fact on the company's own pages and the Apple App Store as of October 2026. Prices change often, so check before you pay.