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Credit Karma vs Experian

Both free; Experian has FICO.

Winner: Tie

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Category Breakdown

Category Credit Karma Experian Winner
Score Type
Experian has real FICO.
4
4.7
Bureaus
Credit Karma shows 2 bureaus.
4.5
4
Features
Credit Karma has more tools.
4.4
4.3
Boost Options
Experian Boost can raise score.
4
4.5
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