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Kaplan vs OAT Bootcamp
The two compared on the same criteria, in alphabetical order. The facts come from each company's own pages, last checked October 21, 2026.
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| Criteria | Kaplan | OAT Bootcamp |
|---|---|---|
| Format | On Demand (self-paced recorded lessons), Live Online (instructor-led) or Tutoring plus Live Online | Self-paced videos, question banks and practice tests for every section |
| Practice tests | 7 full-length practice tests in every course | 11,000+ questions and 3,550+ videos listed; 10 practice tests per subject, with 5 more per subject on the 180-day plan. Bootcamp's pages disagree on question totals, so treat the figures as approximate |
| Price and access | On Demand $699 list, 3 or 6 months; Live Online $1,699 list, 6 months; Tutoring plus Live Online $2,499 list, 10 to 40 hours | Pro $699 list, $599 at last check, 90 days; Plus $1,299 list, $999 at last check, 180 days |
| Score guarantee | "Guaranteed, or your money back"; conditions apply on Kaplan's guarantee page | "Higher Score Guarantee" on both plans; its terms aren't shown on the plan page |
| Free options | A free practice test, a free consultation and fee assistance of up to 50% based on your FAFSA Student Aid Index | A free account; the plan page doesn't say what it includes |
Companies run frequent sales, so confirm the current price before you buy.
Where They Differ
- Price: Kaplan On Demand lists at $699, the same as OAT Bootcamp Pro. Bootcamp's current price was $599 at last check.
- Practice tests: Kaplan includes 7 full-length tests. Bootcamp lists 10 practice tests per subject.
- Live teaching: Kaplan has Live Online and tutoring tiers. Bootcamp is self-paced.
- Free starting point: Kaplan lists a free practice test and fee assistance. Bootcamp lists a free account without saying what it includes.
Neither is a pick from us. If you're deciding, set your budget and study style against these rows, then read the full comparison and what practice scores can and can't tell you.