CodeHS
7.6#4 in coding education platformsFrom $990 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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Pencil Code
6.0#38 in coding learning softwareFree planFree planWeb
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| Fact | CodeHS | Pencil Code |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois, United States | Lincoln, Massachusetts, United States |
| Integrations | CodeHS lists integrations with Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, Blackboard, Clever, ClassLink, Brightspace by D2L, Buzz, and Moodle. | The online guide points teachers to printable classroom materials and a curriculum for middle- and high-school students. |
| Support | The CodeHS Pro plan description includes a dedicated Customer Success Manager. | The team page invites classroom users and open-source contributors to join the discussion group and says Slack invitations are sent within about a day after submitting contact information. |
CodeHS plans
- FreeFree
- All Access$99 a month
- All Access$990 a year
- Free (teacher)Free
- Individual Learner All Access (monthly)$99 a month
- Individual Learner All Access (annual)$990 a year
Pencil Code plans
- Pencil CodeFree
Pick CodeHS if…
CodeHS suits K–12 teachers and schools seeking computer science courses and classroom management tools. Individual learners can access courses, but should note that completion does not provide official grades or academic credit.
Pick Pencil Code if…
Pencil Code suits learners, teachers, and classroom users exploring programming through projects. It is intended for educational use rather than business work.