Honest comparison · Updated May 23, 2026

Preceptor.Network
vs
MatchNP.

MatchNP is a per-hour concierge placement service ($12–$15 per clinical hour, roughly $3,000–$3,750 for a 250-hour rotation), with paperwork and site agreements handled. Preceptor.Network is self-serve matching at a flat $10 per confirmed match. Both are legitimate. Here's the side-by-side, sourced from MatchNP's own site.

How this comparison was built. Claims about MatchNP on this page come from matchnp.com, as of May 23, 2026. Pricing is on the main marketing site (the apply.matchnp.com application form does not display it — a student landing there directly may need to visit matchnp.com to see the rate). MatchNP is an independent company; this page is not endorsed by or affiliated with MatchNP.

Side-by-side

Preceptor.Network MatchNP
Pricing model Flat: $10 per confirmed match request, charged only when a preceptor accepts. Per clinical hour: "$12 and $15 based on specialty, location and clinical need." Scales with rotation length. Source: matchnp.com
250-hour rotation, ballpark $10 (one match request). $3,000 to $3,750 (250 hours × $12–$15).
Deposit / down-payment None. $10 charged after the preceptor accepts. Down-payment required upfront (refundable if no match secured per the service agreement).
Refund policy Refund on failed matches before rotation start. Match request can be re-issued at no extra fee. "A refund of your down-payment will be issued if we are unable to secure the preceptor match as required in the signed service agreement. A refund of your down-payment will not be issued if you do not proceed with your rotation as requested once a provider match has been confirmed."
Model Self-serve matcher. Student drives the request; we filter the preceptor pool by school program rules. Concierge placement. MatchNP handles search, paperwork, logistics, and site affiliation agreements on the student's behalf.
Paperwork & site agreements Handled by the student, preceptor, and school's clinical coordinator (same as a self-found placement). Included — affiliation agreements, paperwork coordination, and university placement services are part of the service.
Specialty coverage All APRN roles plus PA and DNP, filtered by school program rules and population focus. Primary Care, Urgent Care, Acute Care, Pediatrics, OBGYN, MSN Education & Leadership, Psychiatric Mental Health, Addiction.
Pricing visibility on application form $10 is shown on every page, including the signup flow. Application form on apply.matchnp.com does not display the per-hour rate; pricing is on the main site at matchnp.com.
Public-surface freshness Pages dated; this comparison reflects an active monthly review cadence. Current. Footer reads "© 2026 MatchNP, LLC". Domain in continuous use since June 2021.
Preceptors paid? No, ever. Preceptor accounts are always free; the $10 fee is from the student only. Preceptors are compensated as part of the rotation fee — see MatchNP for current preceptor-side terms.

Honest assessment

Where Preceptor.Network is genuinely strong

  • $10 vs $3,000+ for a 250-hour rotation. If your search is straightforward, the price difference is real money in your pocket.
  • Pricing is the same number regardless of rotation length, specialty, or location.
  • You see the full preceptor pool yourself with reviews before requesting a match.
  • Matching uses your school program's exact clinical rules — credential, role, population focus, care model.

Where MatchNP is genuinely strong

  • Per-hour pricing is unusually transparent for a concierge model — you can do the math before you commit.
  • Full-service handling of affiliation agreements is a real differentiator if your school's paperwork burden is heavy.
  • Right product for students who would rather pay than spend 20+ hours self-coordinating.
  • Published refund policy with clear language about when the down-payment is and isn't returned.

Which model fits you?

Choose Preceptor.Network if… you're willing to drive your own search with a structured matcher, you'd rather keep the $3,000+ in your pocket, you trust your school's clinical coordinator on paperwork, and you want to see the preceptor pool yourself before committing.
Choose MatchNP if… you want a concierge service that handles paperwork and affiliation agreements end-to-end, the per-hour pricing fits your budget, and you'd rather outsource the entire placement workflow than drive it yourself.

Frequently asked

How much does MatchNP cost?
MatchNP publishes a per-clinical-hour rate of "$12 and $15 based on specialty, location and clinical need" on their main marketing site. A standard 250-hour APRN rotation works out to roughly $3,000 to $3,750. If you land directly on the apply.matchnp.com application form, the pricing is not shown there — you have to look at the main site.
Is MatchNP legitimate?
Yes. The domain has been registered since June 2021, the public site is current (2026 copyright), pricing and refund policy are both published, and testimonials include full names (not just first-name-only quotes). They run a real, professional placement service.
Why is MatchNP more expensive than Preceptor.Network?
Different products. MatchNP is concierge: they handle the search, coordinate logistics, manage paperwork, and establish site affiliation agreements on the student's behalf. That work is priced per clinical hour. Preceptor.Network is self-serve: the student drives the request through a structured matcher built from their school's program rules, and we charge a flat $10 only when a preceptor accepts. The difference is mostly the labor — not a markup on the same service.
What's the refund policy comparison?
MatchNP refunds the down-payment if they cannot secure a preceptor match per the signed service agreement, but does not refund if you decline to proceed after a match has been confirmed. Preceptor.Network refunds the $10 if no preceptor accepts before your rotation start date, and the match request can be re-issued at no extra fee.
How do I know your pricing claims about MatchNP are accurate?
The per-hour figure and refund language above come directly from matchnp.com as of May 23, 2026. If they change their pricing or policies, this page is reviewed and updated. If you find a discrepancy, email support@preceptor.network and we'll fix it within 24 hours.

Try the $10 model first.

Browse the preceptor pool for free. Pay only if a preceptor accepts your match request. MatchNP will still be there if a concierge approach fits better.

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Free for preceptors · Refundable when matches fail

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