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OAT Bootcamp vs OAT Booster
Our detailed comparison of the prep programs from OAT Booster vs OAT Bootcamp
If you’ve completed any research about prepping for the OAT, you’ve likely come across both OAT Bootcamp and OAT Booster. They are the two premier prep programs in the space. And while they may seem similar on the surface, there are some subtle differences that you need to know about. Each company has its own strengths and weaknesses. In this guide, we explore those differences so you can make an informed decision on which is best for you.
As this is a long and detailed article, we’ve included jump-to links above for your convenience.
In early 2025, our team had a chance to reevaluate the study materials from OAT Bootcamp and OAT Booster. Below, you’ll find our updated opinion on how these two prep courses stack up.
Video: Which Prep Course Is Better?
In the video above, John from the Test Prep Insight team compares the OAT prep courses from Bootcamp and Booster. For more detail, be sure to continue reading our full, written comparison below.
As we already have in-depth reviews of each company on our website (see links below), to keep this article narrowly focused on directly comparing these courses, we plan to only cover the major differences between these OAT prep programs.
Ultimately, we think seeing where each program is better than the other is more useful to helping you make a decision. So with that in mind, let’s break down OAT Bootcamp’s key advantages.
Awesome Video Lessons
After watching the video lectures from both companies, we found that OAT Bootcamp and OAT Booster both offer high-quality production value, with their videos following a fairly similar format.
Engaging video lessons
However, when it comes to the actual substance of the lessons, which is what truly matters, Bootcamp has the edge in our team’s opinion.
We think the instruction in Bootcamp’s videos is more in-depth and better explained, making complex concepts easier to grasp. We also prefer the test-taking strategies they provide, as they feel more practical and effective.
Overall, Bootcamp’s videos are not only more engaging but also more useful for retaining key information. So, while both companies offer strong video lessons, if you’re a visual learner, we believe Bootcamp delivers the better experience.
Excellent Breakdowns of Practice Problems
While we generally prefer OAT Booster’s problem explanations in text format, Bootcamp has some awesome video breakdowns of problems. Honestly, we cannot overstate the value of these videos.
Having an instructor break down the problem in plain language with notes onscreen is incredibly helpful. Text explanations are fine, but it’s very hard to beat video. It is just more engaging and instructional.
OAT Bootcamp problem explanation in video format
Plus, the production quality of the Bootcamp videos is so strong. They’re very short and digestible (perhaps just 2-3 minutes each), and they’re effortless to consume.
Therefore, for students that plan to spend a good chunk of time reviewing their answers after practice sets, and are also visual learners, these videos explaining practice problems are awesome.
Chemistry Instruction
The next highlight of the OAT Bootcamp course is their chemistry material. If you struggle with chemistry, you simply have to go with Bootcamp. This is kind of their specialty.
For one, their lead chemistry instructor, Dr. Mike, is fantastic. He has a great way of explaining concepts in very simple terms, and also has an incredible energy that makes his videos super engaging.
OAT Bootcamp dashboard
Plus, one nice thing is that Bootcamp attacks their chemistry material in a number of ways. For example, you can get your content review by reading a condensed outline of high-yield chemistry notes, watch video lessons with Dr. Mike, do “reaction bites” (which are short quiz questions with detailed video explanations), or work test-like practice problems and review the solutions.
The third highlight is Bootcamp’s tagging system, which is pretty unique.
As you work through the practice material, after every question, you mark the problem as Learning, Reviewing, or Mastered. This which is pretty much just what it sounds like.
OAT Bootcamp question bank with tagging system shown
You essentially categorize your practice material based on how well you know it as you go. That way, as you get closer to test day, you can circle back to your weaker spots marked with a red Learning tag and try to improve for some last minute gains. It seems small and unimportant, but this is a cool and useful function.
Tons of Practice Work
The next thing in Bootcamp’s favor is quantity of practice work. OAT Bootcamp provides about a thousand more problems than OAT Booster (8,800 to 7,800).
To be clear, in terms of quality of practice work, it’s like splitting hairs between these two companies. Both do an excellent job of mirroring the real exam, and their questions are both a great match for the difficulty, content and length of real problems.
OAT Bootcamp’s practice tests are highly realistic
Thus, it really comes down to quantity, and Bootcamp simple provides more practice work. So if you’re an experiential learner who learns best by doing and you plan to just burn through practice sets, this could tip the scales in favor of OAT Bootcamp for you.
Written Study Materials
Next, let’s talk about written study materials, which include study notes, cheat sheets, and flashcards. Neither OAT Booster nor OAT Bootcamp offers a traditional prep book like a college textbook. Instead, both provide digital study notes and condensed cheat sheets to help streamline your review.
While Booster’s visuals and graphics are excellent and add a nice touch to their materials, when it comes to the quality of the written content itself, we prefer Bootcamp’s. In our opinion, their explanations are clearer, more detailed, and provide deeper insights, making complex topics easier to understand.
That said, Booster’s study materials are still solid, and their visuals may be especially helpful for certain learners. However, since this category is all about written explanations, and we found Bootcamp’s to be stronger overall, we have to give them the edge here once again.
Knowing now where OAT Bootcamp is superior, let’s change gears and talk about where OAT Booster is better.
Attractive Price Point
The first win for OAT Booster is pretty simple. The OAT Booster course is more affordable than Bootcamp’s course, albeit only by a few dollars.
Booster’s base course option costs $479, while the comparable course from Bootcamp costs $499 (i.e., it’s $20 cheaper). It’s not a massive savings, but it does make a difference.
However, it is worth noting that Bootcamp seems to be pretty aggressive with sales and special promotions, so make sure to check for discounts and coupon codes before buying. There’s a good chance you can snag a sizable discount for the Bootcamp course, making it just as affordable as Booster’s course.
Digital Experience
Next, let’s talk about the program interface and user experience. While this isn’t the most critical factor in choosing a prep course, it’s still worth mentioning.
Modern digital interface
When it comes to design and aesthetics, we prefer OAT Booster. They’ve recently revamped their platform with a sleek, modern dark theme, which gives it a polished and updated feel.
In terms of functionality and ease of use, both programs are pretty much on par—intuitive, straightforward, and easy to navigate. However, if we’re talking purely about visual appeal, Booster has a slight edge with its more refined and stylish interface.
Physics Instruction
Lastly, let’s talk about physics—one of the most challenging sections of the OAT for many students. This portion of the exam includes 40 multiple-choice questions covering a range of topics, and solid preparation is key to doing well.
When it comes to physics-specific instruction and study materials, we give a slight edge to OAT Booster. While we think Bootcamp’s written study notes on physics are a bit stronger, Booster recently updated their physics video lectures, and they’re very good.
If you’re a visual learner or anticipate struggling with physics, Booster’s updated video lessons give them the slight advantage in this category.
When you consider the different factors that truly matter when reviewing and grading out prep courses, both of these companies do a great job. They both offer solid, well-designed prep programs that we struggled to find many negatives with.
With that said, if we had to choose one, our team thinks the course from OAT Bootcamp is better. We found their video lessons, practice work, and written study materials to be more effective and engaging. And given those are basically the three most critical aspects of any prep program, we have to give Bootcamp the win here. Although their course costs slightly more, in our opinion, it’s worth it.
OAT Bootcamp vs OAT Booster, which course is better?
After using and reviewing OAT Booster and OAT Bootcamp, we think both prep programs are very good, and we give each a solid grade. However, in the end, our team gives OAT Bootcamp the edge due to their high-quality video lessons, practice work, and written study materials.
What is the difference between OAT Bootcamp and OAT Booster?
OAT Bootcamp and OAT Booster each have different strengths in my opinion. OAT Bootcamp offers more practice material, has better video breakdowns of problems, and has especially strong chemistry content, while OAT Booster is slightly cheaper and offers better video lectures for physics content.
OAT Booster vs Bootcamp, which is cheaper?
OAT Booster is about $20 cheaper than OAT Bootcamp. However, OAT Bootcamp regularly runs sales and promotions, so make sure to check for discount codes.
