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DAT Booster vs DAT Bootcamp
See which prep course wins in this comparison of DAT Bootcamp vs DAT Booster
The DAT prep courses from DAT Bootcamp and DAT Booster are very similar. Both offer the same general slate of features, and are even structured similarly. So how do you decide which is best for you? Luckily, we’ve used and thoroughly reviewed each of these DAT programs. In this detailed comparison, we break down all the strengths and weaknesses you need to understand, as well as note which course we think is better overall.
As this is a lengthy post, we’ve included jump-to links above for your convenience.
In early 2025, our team had a chance to reevaluate the study materials from DAT Bootcamp and DAT Booster. Below, you’ll find our updated opinion on how these two prep courses stack up.
Video Review: DAT Bootcamp or DAT Booster?
In the above video, team member John breaks down the similarities and differences between DAT Booster and DAT Bootcamp. Please continue reading our written comparison below for more detail.
To start, let’s briefly cover how each DAT prep program generally works and the study materials that you get. This will help to provide some context.
At the outset, the courses from DAT Bootcamp and DAT Booster are both quite similar in terms of the features that they offer, and even the way that they deliver their courses.
Both companies give you full-length practice tests, video lessons and video solutions, a checklist-style daily schedule, a Qbank, study notes and cheat cheats, flashcards, and more.
Not to mention, even the way the materials are housed and the way you navigate the course is similar, with everything broken out by the 6 DAT subjects.
DAT Bootcamp drill
Basically, from a high level point of view, the packages look nearly identical. However, as you might guess, there are definitely some differences if you know where to look, and I think those are probably best explained by looking at where each course has its strengths.
DAT Bootcamp Strengths
I believe DAT Bootcamp is particularly strong when it comes to practice work, video lessons, and their study schedule. Let’s break those areas down.
Realistic Practice Work
A particularly strong facet of the DAT Bootcamp course is their practice material. It’s clear that they have invested a ton of time and money into the realism of their practice material.
DAT Bootcamp practice problem with solution
When considering the difficulty, content and length of questions, we think Bootcamp’s problems very closely match the real exam. More so than Booster’s practice problems.
Plus, Bootcamp delivers significantly more problems than just about every other prep provider in the space. In total, DAT Bootcamp’s program contains over 11,000 questions, while Booster’s program offers 8,900. That 8,900 figure is still very respectable (and is a lot of practice work), but it’s hard to argue with Bootcamp’s crazy volume of practice material.
For those that learn by doing and burn through practice work, this might be a nice advantage.
Additionally, it’s worth noting that the DAT Bootcamp answer solutions (which come with their problems in text and video format) are very understandable and digestible in my opinion. They offer excellent rationales.
High-Quality Video Lessons
Second, our team prefers the video lessons and short video solutions from DAT Bootcamp to Booster’s. Both companies provide hundreds of video lessons covering content review, as well as hundreds more that each break down practice problems. And while they’re all good, we just see Bootcamp’s as being slightly better.
While we actually think DAT Booster might have better graphics, the analysis seems to go a little deeper with Bootcamp, in our opinion.
DAT Bootcamp PAT problem breakdown
I say this not just because of the longer average length of the Bootcamp videos. The points Bootcamp hits on make sense, and they resonated more with our team.
Overall, though a very close call, we just prefer the DAT Bootcamp video lectures and problem solution videos.
Helpful Written Study Materials
Next, let’s dive into the written study materials, which include study notes, cheat sheets, and flashcards. Neither company offers a traditional prep book, like the textbooks you might use in college courses; instead, they rely on digital notes and cheat sheets.
While we appreciate the visuals and graphics that Booster incorporates into their materials, when it comes to the actual written content, we prefer Bootcamp. Their explanations and insights are more clearly articulated and detailed in our team’s opinion, making them stand out in this category.
To be clear, Booster’s notes and cheat sheets are solid—particularly with their excellent visuals—but since this category focuses on written material, Bootcamp earns the edge for their detailed and eloquent explanations.
Guided Study Plan
If you’re looking for a little hand holding in your DAT prep, I was a very big fan of DAT Bootcamp’s study schedule. It is so detailed that it even breaks down which days to rest and recover.
For students that are not good about driving their own studies and figuring out what to study and when, this will be a life saver.
Example study schedule from DAT Bootcamp
I do wish the study schedule was better integrated directly into the dashboard (it’s a standalone file), but it was incredibly useful nonetheless.
Live Crash Courses
Lastly, let’s discuss the live crash courses that both companies have introduced over the past couple of years. These optional workshops are designed as deep dives into specific subjects, typically lasting around three hours, and are aimed at helping you address weaker areas, such as the PAT or organic chemistry.
It’s worth noting that these sessions come at an additional cost and aren’t included in the standard curriculum. After evaluating these sessions, our team prefers Bootcamp’s live classes.
While both sessions were solid, we found Bootcamp’s to have better instructors, a more organized structure, more efficient topic coverage, and a smoother overall flow. If you’re considering adding a crash course or two, our recommendation would be Bootcamp.
Now that you know the major highlights of Bootcamp’s course, let’s switch sides and cover the major advantages in favor of DAT Booster.
Cost Comparison
The first advantage for DAT Booster is cost, so let’s discuss how much you might save.
DAT Bootcamp has two course options to choose from. First, there is the Pro package, which includes 90 days of access to almost all of Bootcamp’s tools and resources. This is their standard course and it costs right around $520.
Then Bootcamp also has a more premium Pluspackage, which costs closer to $920. That product gives you 180 days of access and kicks in an additional 5 full-length exams.
DAT Bootcamp problem video explanation
On the flip side is DAT Booster, which has two course offerings. Their premium membership costs $399, is good for 90 days, and gives you access to most of DAT Booster’s materials. Then, their premium membership maxcosts $699, is good for 180 days, and gives you access to all of DAT Booster’s materials.
Stepping back and putting things in perspective, DAT Booster is roughly $120 cheaper than Bootcamp.
However, it is important to note that DAT Bootcamp seems to be pretty aggressive with sales and discounts, thus leveling the playing field a little bit. For example, you can usually snag a 10% discount on Bootcamp courses, if not more.
Modern Digital Experience
Next, let’s talk about the digital interface and user experience. While this isn’t the most critical category or course feature, it’s still worth mentioning. In this area, we prefer DAT Booster’s interface.
They’ve recently revamped their platform with a sleek, modern dark theme that gives it a fresh and polished look.
Booster’s cool new interface
In terms of functionality and ease of use, both programs are equally solid, but Booster gets a slight edge for its current ‘cool factor.’
Higher Score Guarantee
Lastly, DAT Booster and DAT Bootcamp tie when it comes to higher score guarantees. Both companies guarantee a higher academic average (AA) on your DAT than your previous official DAT attempt.
In other words, if you do not achieve a higher AA, the two companies will provide you with a benefit. In DAT Bootcamp’s case, the company will extend your access for free up to 180 days.
In DAT Booster’s case, they will extend your membership 90 days or you can request a 50% refund (though there is some fine print behind this guarantee so make sure to check that out).
Either way, I would just note that at the lower price points for these two courses, it’s not as important as it is with say Princeton Review or Kaplan, where the DAT courses cost significantly more.
That covers the nitty gritty detail, so let’s get to my final verdict. Should you go with DAT Booster or DAT Bootcamp for your prep?
While both courses are quite similar in terms of features and program organization, our team ultimately prefers DAT Bootcamp.
We found their video lessons, practice work, written study materials, and live crash courses to be more effective overall. Since these are the most essential elements of any prep program, Bootcamp takes the win in our book.
Although their course is slightly more expensive, our team believes the additional cost is justified.
After a full review of each course, it is a somewhat tough call. Both courses are similar. However, in the end, our team gives DAT Bootcamp the win thanks to their high-quality video lessons, practice work, written study materials, and live crash courses.
What is the difference between DAT Booster and DAT Bootcamp?
The DAT courses from Bootcamp and Booster are pretty similar in terms of structure and the features they offer. The Booster DAT course is slightly cheaper and offers a modern digital platform, whereas the Bootcamp DAT course excels with their video lessons, written study guides, and DAT practice questions.
Is DAT Bootcamp cheaper than DAT Booster?
Though DAT Booster is cheaper than DAT Bootcamp when looking at full retail prices, DAT Bootcamp is very aggressive in their discounting. Their sales help to bridge the price disparity somewhat.
