IELTS has four sections with a face-to-face Speaking test; PTE integrates Speaking and Writing.
IELTS: Band score 1-9. PTE: Scores 10-90.
IELTS: 2 hours 45 minutes. PTE: 3 hours.
IELTS: Academic and General Training modules. PTE: No module differentiation.
IELTS: Multiple-choice, matching, short answers. PTE: Multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blanks, essays.
Both exams are offered globally with frequent testing opportunities.
IELTS: Paper-based tests and face-to-face Speaking. PTE: Entirely computer-based.