- Lowest live-bootcamp price: Code Labs Academy.
- Canadian daytime online schedule: Lighthouse Labs.
- Campus experience in Toronto/Vancouver: BrainStation.
- Montréal campus, short full-time format: Le Wagon.
- Data-focused, Toronto-based: WeCloudData.
Code Labs Academy is not the only option. Depending on your schedule, budget and whether you want a campus, one of these alternatives may fit better. Details checked October 2026.
Comparison table
| Provider | Format | Typical length | Approx. tuition (CAD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code Labs Academy | Live online, full-time or part-time; self-paced courses | 12 or 24 weeks | From ~$7,499 |
| Lighthouse Labs | Online; full-time, weeknight or weekend | About 8 to 12 weeks (flex programs longer) | ~$14,000 |
| BrainStation | Campus (Toronto, Vancouver) and online | About 12 weeks full-time | ~$15,000 to $16,500 |
| Le Wagon | Montréal and Toronto campuses or online | 2 months full-time or 6 months part-time | ~$9,000 to $12,500 |
| WeCloudData | Online, full-time or part-time | 14 to 24 weeks | ~$7,200 to $12,500 |
| University continuing education (e.g. Concordia, U of T SCS) | Mostly part-time, live online or campus | 12 to 24 weeks | ~$11,000 to $15,000 |
Approximate figures compiled from provider pages and 2026 Canadian bootcamp guides; they exclude taxes and change often. We only link to providers we have an affiliate relationship with; search the others by name to confirm current pricing.
Lighthouse Labs
A Canadian bootcamp (now part of Uvaro) offering online web development, data science, data analytics and cybersecurity bootcamps with full-time, weeknight and weekend schedules. Listed tuition is $14,000 CAD per bootcamp. Good fit if you want Canadian time zones.
BrainStation
Known for campus programs in Toronto and Vancouver plus online options. Full-time bootcamps are reported at about $15,000 to $16,500 CAD. Good fit if you want a campus and strong local employer network, and the budget allows.
Le Wagon
An international bootcamp with Montréal and Toronto campuses. Data Science & AI runs about 2 months full-time (40 h/week) or 6 months part-time (16 h/week, evenings and weekends). Reported tuition is about $9,000 to $12,500 CAD.
WeCloudData
Toronto-based, focused on data and AI, with online full-time and part-time programs reported at about $7,200 to $12,500 CAD.
University continuing education bootcamps
Several universities run part-time bootcamps (for example through continuing-education schools in Montréal and Toronto), typically $11,000 to $15,000 CAD. Good fit if a university brand matters to you.
When Code Labs Academy is still the best choice
- You want live teaching and coaching at the lowest price.
- You can attend sessions on a European schedule, or you choose a self-paced course.
- You want to start small with a $239 to $1,599 course.
Compare Code Labs Academy’s current price with these options.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest alternative to Code Labs Academy?
Among live bootcamps, Code Labs Academy is usually the lowest-priced. Cheaper alternatives are self-paced courses or free intro courses some schools offer.
Which bootcamp has Canadian time-zone classes?
Lighthouse Labs offers full-time, weeknight and weekend schedules in Canadian time zones; Le Wagon and BrainStation also run Canadian campuses.
Is a university bootcamp better?
Not necessarily. University bootcamps cost more; the brand may help some employers, but portfolio and skills matter most.
Why don’t you link to every alternative?
Our policy is to link only to partners we have an affiliate relationship with and to government resources. You can find each school by searching its name.
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