TransferPlanner vs Transfermatic
Both plan a community college transfer. They differ in what they promise, how you pay, and what they show you. What Transfermatic says here is from its own website, checked Nov 7, 2026.
What it costs
- Transfermatic: $39.99 once, with no subscription and a 30-day money-back guarantee, per its pricing page.
- TransferPlanner: Free for 7 days, then $9 a month. Cancel anytime. Payments aren't refunded for part of a month; when you cancel, you keep Plus to the end of the month you paid for (how paying works).
What each one promises
- Transfermatic says every course in its plan is guaranteed to transfer.
- TransferPlanner doesn't promise outcomes: colleges and universities decide admission and credit. Each rule on your plan shows its official page, the exact words and the date it was checked, and a course whose match isn't confirmed reads “Not counted yet”, with where to confirm it.
What each one covers
- Transfermatic says it plans transfers to more than 500 universities.
- TransferPlanner has the rules on file for the universities on What we cover, private ones such as Stanford and USC included, and ASSIST agreements for California community colleges. Check your pathway to see exactly what's on file for your college, university and major, before you sign up.
Where Transfermatic may fit better
- You'd rather pay once, with a money-back guarantee, than have a monthly plan.
- You want text reminders before registration deadlines, professor ratings or a scholarship finder, which its website lists. TransferPlanner doesn't do these today.
Try TransferPlanner first
See what's on file for your pathway, and a complete sample plan, without an account.
Questions
How much does each one cost?
Transfermatic lists $39.99 once, with a 30-day money-back guarantee (its pricing page, checked Nov 7, 2026). TransferPlanner Plus: Free for 7 days, then $9 a month. Cancel anytime.
Does TransferPlanner guarantee my courses will transfer?
No. Colleges and universities make every decision about admission and credit. TransferPlanner shows each rule with its official source and the date it was checked, and marks what isn't confirmed yet, so you know exactly what to confirm with your counselor.
Can I try TransferPlanner before paying?
Yes. Check your pathway and open the sample students without an account. Plus is free for 7 days: you add a card to start, and nothing is charged until the trial ends.