Head-to-head
DataCamp vs Codecademy
The two learn-by-doing platforms for technical skills: the data specialist against the all-round coding school.
Technical
DataCampDataCamp Inc.
DataCamp
Learn data and AI by actually doing it.
Technical
CodecademyCodecademy (Skillsoft)
Codecademy
Learn to code with your hands on the keyboard.
DataCampCodecademy
Our score4.4 / 54.2 / 5
PriceFreeFree
Free plan
Best forLearning data and AILearning to code
CategoryTech & dataTech & data
ProviderDataCamp Inc.Codecademy (Skillsoft)
Our verdict
Pick based on your destination. DataCamp is purpose-built for data and AI: Python, R, SQL, and machine learning, with career tracks that map to real data jobs. Codecademy covers a much broader range of programming, from web development to mobile apps, and is the friendlier general place to learn to code. Want to work with data? DataCamp. Want to become a developer? Codecademy.
“Learning by coding directly in the browser works surprisingly well: short exercises, instant feedback. For data and AI we found this more effective than any video course.”Editorial team, on DataCamp
“The most pleasant place to start coding: you write your own code from minute one. The free plan is a fine start, and the career paths add structure.”Editorial team, on Codecademy