What happened
Test Prep Insight reports that Quimbee discontinued its standalone bar exam preparation course in mid-July 2025 after BARBRI acquired it earlier that year. Quimbee's own SideBar page labels the company as a BARBRI company. Before it ended, the course cost $1,199 and listed 300-plus video lessons, 2,500-plus MBE questions, lifetime access and a money-back guarantee for students who completed 75 percent of the work and failed.
What Quimbee still sells for the bar
SideBar videos are short lessons, the site says 5 to 7 minutes each, covering every tested subject, with over 800 multiple-choice questions. Quimbee says they are built to boost any course. BARBRI's Elite tier bundles them, and Premium buyers can add them.
How SideBar is built
Quimbee's bar review page says there are over 200 SideBar videos covering every subject tested, and each video ends with a three-question quiz, which is where the more than 800 multiple-choice questions come from. The page says the videos cover all Uniform Bar Examination jurisdictions plus the California and Florida bar exams, and that they are meant to complement a bar review course and not to replace one.
That design explains the price question. A video that ends in three questions is a review tool for a single topic, not a study schedule, so it cannot be compared with a full course line by line. The page shows no price, so ask BARBRI for one before you count SideBar as a saving.
Why the comparison changed
The old comparison was a budget competitor against the biggest brand. That gap is gone. If you want a lower cost and a similar teaching style, look at Themis (listed near $1,895 to $2,995), AmeriBar (from $1,299) or a question bank plus free official materials.
Should you use SideBar with another course?
It suits candidates who want a second explanation of a difficult subject in a few minutes. It does not replace a study plan, essay feedback or a full set of practice exams. Add it if one subject will not stick, not as a default.
Old reviews to ignore
Reviews that rank Quimbee's course above BARBRI on price describe a product you can no longer buy. Check the date on any comparison you read.
Common questions
Is Quimbee bar review still available?+
A comparison site reports the standalone course was discontinued in mid-July 2025 after BARBRI acquired Quimbee. SideBar videos are still sold.
What are Quimbee SideBar videos?+
Short videos of 5 to 7 minutes across every tested subject, with over 800 multiple-choice questions, designed to supplement any bar course.
Does BARBRI Elite include Quimbee?+
Yes, Elite bundles Quimbee SideBar videos, which run 5 to 7 minutes each. Premium does not include them, but they can be added.
What to do next
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Ignore pre-July 2025 Quimbee course reviews.
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Price SideBar alone if only one subject is a problem.
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Compare replacement budget options.