Codecademy
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What both publish
| Fact | Codecademy | Scrimba |
|---|---|---|
| Course coverage | The catalog covers Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, C#, C++, C, PHP, Java, SQL, AI, IT, cybersecurity, cloud computing, web development and data science. | The documentation covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Python, Git, cybersecurity, AI, and related tools. |
| GitHub integration | A learning-environment tool can push code to GitHub for editing and sharing. | Scrimba provides a GitHub Action that creates an explainer for each pull request and posts it as a pull-request comment. |
| Headquarters | Codecademy lists its office at 600 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10012. | Oslo, Norway |
| Praise: interactive learning | G2 reviewers repeatedly praise the interactive exercises, structured curriculum, course variety and career-oriented paths. | G2 reviewers repeatedly praise editing the instructor's code during lessons, hands-on practice, projects, and an approachable interface. |
Codecademy plans
- BasicFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Plus$14.99 a month
- Pro$19.99 a month
- Teams$24.92 a year
- All Access$54.99 a month
Scrimba plans
- FreemiumFree
- Pro$49 a month
- Scrimba Pro$49 a month
- Pro$294 a year
- Scrimba Pro$294 a year
- Pro TeamsPriced on request
Pick Codecademy if…
Codecademy suits people seeking structured, self-paced learning in technical subjects, with an in-browser coding environment and mobile practice. Teams is aimed at organizations training experienced technical staff or professionals new to tech work.
Pick Scrimba if…
Scrimba suits learners who want to practice coding inside lessons and work on project-based courses. Its English instruction with multilingual subtitles may suit learners who want language support.