Prova vs Wall Street Prep
Different tools for different needs. Wall Street Prep teaches you the theory. Prova lets you practice with real data. The best analysts use both.
The short version
When to use each
Use Prova when you want to...
- Practice modeling on dozens of real companies
- Build models with live data without opening Excel
- Get AI feedback on your model assumptions
- Practice at scale for free before interviews
Use WSP when you want to...
- Learn financial modeling theory from scratch
- Get a recognized credential for your resume
- Follow structured video courses with an instructor
- Build deep Excel skills for banking roles
Feature comparison
Side by side
| Feature | Prova | Wall Street Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive model building | ||
| Live ticker data (any public company) | ||
| DCF model | ||
| LBO model | ||
| Three-statement model | ||
| Comparable company analysis | ||
| Monte Carlo simulation | ||
| Cap table modeling | ||
| Real estate investment model | ||
| AI-powered analysis | ||
| Formula-driven Excel export | ||
| Video course content | ||
| Certification / credential | ||
| Web-based (no Excel required) | ||
| Works on Chromebook / tablet | ||
| Free tier | ||
| Models: total count | 13 | 6+ |
| Price | $0-15/mo | $499 one-time |
Key differences
What makes them different
Learning vs. practicing
Wall Street Prep is a course platform. You watch videos, follow along in Excel with one case study, and learn the theory behind financial modeling. Prova is a practice tool. You pick any public company, auto-fill live data, and run the model yourself. WSP teaches you how; Prova lets you do it repeatedly.
Price
WSP costs $499 one-time for the Premium Package. Prova is free for all 13 models with live data. Pro is $15/month for AI insights and formula-driven Excel exports. Students with .edu emails get 40% off.
Excel vs. web
WSP requires Microsoft Excel. If you're on a Chromebook, tablet, or don't have an Office license, you can't use their templates. Prova runs entirely in the browser. When you need Excel output, Prova exports formula-driven workbooks that recalculate when you change assumptions.
Credential
WSP offers a recognized certification that many banks use for internal training. This matters if you need a resume line. Prova doesn't offer a credential — it's focused on building the actual skill, not the certificate.
The best approach? Use both.
Learn the theory on Wall Street Prep. Then practice at scale on Prova with real companies and live data. The candidates who get offers aren't the ones who watched the most videos — they're the ones who built the most models.
Prova is free. Start practicing today.
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13 free financial models with live data. No credit card, no Excel required.