Dataquest vs Datacamp

I’ve previously done extensive reviews on both DataCamp and DataQuest, but I still often get asked which I’d recommend.

I spent time using both DataCamp and Dataquest on subscriptions purchased with my own money. If you want to see the dedicated reviews to each platform, you can check them out here:

This Dataquest vsDatacamp comparison will take a high level view so that it doesn’t end up being an hour long. We’ll look at the languages and curriculum covered by each platform, the cost, support, and overall pros and cons of Datacamp vs Dataquest.

Both Dataquest and Datacamp are online platforms for learning data science and analytics. Both tools do this mostly through teaching you programming languages. As their names indicate, the focus is on working with data so if you’re just wanting to learn how to code in general, there are better platform options.

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[TexasIronLegend]

5:01

IMPORTANT: I found out why the lag occurs, and it actually turns out to be a good thing.

I was comparing how Quest and Camp determine the accuracy of your exercises, and it turns out that only Quest ENSURES that you did the exercise correctly.

In a Camp exercise, it wanted me to store the value of x[3] + x[-3] into a variable. However, I decided to test whether it actually checks that by adding the values in my head and then doing sum = 28.75 instead of sum = x[3] + x[-3]. The ENTIRE purpose of the exercise was to practice the list subsetting, and despite not using it, Camp told me I got the answer right. I discovered that Camp ONLY checks your Variable Values and your Output. Camp does not check your Script, it does not care whether you practiced the correct language constructs. This is a major disadvantage for Camp in my opinion, because it allows you to get the correct answer without doing the exercise correctly.

In Quest, I did a similar experiment. The exercise wanted me to update a variable using x *= 4, because the primary focus of the exercise was to practice the arithmetic shortcuts. So I decided to use x = x * 4, and guess what, My output was correct, and my variable values were correct (so if I had done this in Camp, it would have said correct, despite doing it wrong). Then I changed it to x *= 4, and, This PROVES that Quest checks your Variables, Output, AND your Script.

Camp: Variables and Output are checked for correctness
Quest: Variables, Output, and Script are checked for correctness

This certainly explains the additional lag via Quest, because it checks more than Camp does. This makes the lag a positive in my opinion, because it exists only to ensure that you did the exercise correctly.

Also, I noticed that Quest has added way more content since you posted the video, so maybe you should do an updated comparison that includes the new content. PLUS I think it would be important for you to let others know what I've described here.

[mannykhan]

This was so helpful. I was confused about which to choose but youve helped me make my mind. Thanks.

[Macclane]

Thanks Jen very interesting, i choose Datacamp based on your advices.

[kaushikmahadev]

Thanks for the information. Delivery method is the most important thing for me so I choose datacamp.

[justinedwards]

Thanks Jen. This was really helpful and made it easier to make a decision between the two

[waynelast]

I purchased both programs. Please comment more on the real learning effectiveness of both programs for a complete beginner . How competent is one when they complete a career path, eg Data Analysis? My interpretation so far is Data Quest is more streamlined and less confusing than Datacamp. The former is better for Python and R but the latter is better for Excel, SQL, Tableau and PowerBi.

[adr]

what about courseera? is it better than codeacademy

[dexterdanieltnt]

Thanks for the review Jen. This video was very helpful

[reynardonainggolan]

Datacamp vs codeacademy for data science?

[marlojulin]

Thanks Jen! Great and honest review :)

[jupiterlawson]

Thank you, this was extremely helpful!

[thanhbuixuan]

Thank you for this. I'm thinking about this and found out your video

[ProdbyTrehnt]

I’ve been with dataquest since august. I’m just now starting the command line course then the sql course... I’m hoping to find something by March!!! Thanks for the informative video

[iampatrickdailey]

This is incredibly helpful. Much appreciated this video. Mahalo 🌺

[roudy]

Jen If I want to transition from mechanical engineering to data science field where I can benefit from my organization and management skills what's the most suitable career for me? (business analyst, data analyst etc)

[malikrumi]

Can you be specific about the non programming skills you refer to? What are they? Thanks.

[Austriangeek]

Thanks Jen for all your hard work! Where would one begin if one wanted to become an QA Engineer?