Codecademy
Codecademy is an online learning platform that offers interactive coding courses in various programming languages and technologies.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Learn to code interactively with hands-on exercises and real-world projects.
Who should look elsewhere
Free content is limited compared to Pro
Pros
- +Excellent for hands-on, interactive learning
- +Beginner-friendly interface and content
- +Wide variety of courses and technologies
- +Immediate feedback on code
- +Structured paths help guide learning
Cons
- −Free content is limited compared to Pro
- −Can sometimes lack deeper theoretical explanations
- −Reliance on in-browser editor might not suit all advanced users
Key features
- ✓Interactive coding environment
- ✓Structured learning paths (Career Paths, Skill Paths)
- ✓Quizzes and projects
- ✓Code challenges
- ✓Community forums
- ✓Certificates of completion (Pro)
- ✓Mobile app for learning on the go
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | — | month | Basic access to free courses; Community support; Learning resources |
| Plus | $16.2 | month | Everything in Basic and more; Unlimited practice on our mobile app; All courses |
| Pro | $19.45 | month | Everything in Plus and more; Job-readiness checker; Career paths |