Head to head
freeCodeCamp vs Codecademy
Both teach programming online. freeCodeCamp is a nonprofit and entirely free, with project-based certificates. Codecademy has free lessons with exercises in the browser, and paid plans from $14.99 a month for career paths and certificates.
freeCodeCamp
Free coding curriculum with certificates
Choose freeCodeCamp if you want a complete curriculum and certificates without paying.
Codecademy
Interactive coding lessons in the browser
Choose Codecademy if you like guided, interactive exercises and will pay for a structured path.
| freeCodeCamp | Codecademy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free + Plus from $14.99/mo |
| Free option | Yes | Yes |
| Toolora score | 96/100 | 87/100 |
| Known for | Self-paced coding curriculum · Project-based certificates · Forum and study groups · Open-source codebase | In-browser coding exercises · Career paths and projects · Quizzes and practice · Certificates on paid plans |
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