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freeCodeCamp vs. Udacity - Complete Comparison
Written by
Janosch Herrmann
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Overview
ToggleDescription | freeCodeCamp freeCodeCamp is a non-profit organization that offers a free and interactive learning platform that helps learners understand software development topics, like web development, data science, databases and more. In addition, they provide free certifications on these topics. | Udacity Udacity is an online learning platform popular for its "Nanodegree" programs. The courses on the platform focus on skills for the tech sector, ranging from software development to cybersecurity and digital business. |
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Types of courses | freeCodeCamp INDIVIDUAL LEARNING freeCodeCamp certificationLearn a skill like frontend development or databases completely free with one of freeCodeCamp's certifications Free Self-paced | Udacity No course types available |
Subscription plans | freeCodeCamp No subscription plans available | Udacity PERSONAL Udacity membershipAccess to all Nanodegree programs, project reviews, and career services $200 - 250 USD per month |
Pros & cons | freeCodeCamp
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General information
ToggleType | Education Company | Education Company |
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Number of courses | 15+ | 400+ |
Popularity | Popular | Popular |
Available categories | Web Development | Data ScienceMobile DevelopmentProgramming LanguagesWeb Development |
Available languages | English | English |
Evaluation
ToggleFull score | 7.4 10 | 8.2 10 |
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Available apps |   | No apps available... |
Company
ToggleCompany name | freeCodeCamp, Inc. | Udacity, Inc. |
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Company size | Small | Large |
Founded in | 2014 | 2011 |
Headquarters | United States 🇺🇸 | United States 🇺🇸 |
Founders | Quincy Larson | Sebastian Thrun, David Stavens, Mike Sokolsky |
External reviews | App Store 4.025000 reviews Play Store 3.7185000 reviews  Trustpilot 2.925 reviews | Trustpilot 4.62733 reviews |
Our opinion
TogglefreeCodeCampfreeCodeCamp is an excellent platform for learning how to code. We particularly like that it's a non-profit and all the courses and learning materials are provided completely for free, even though their course catalog is fairly limited. Their courses are in-depth and come with an intuitive interface that is helpful especially for beginners. This is why we recommend freeCodeCamp for beginners that want to learn how to code. More advanced learners might be better off choosing a platform with a broader course catalog and a learning experience that less caters to beginners.
UdacityUdacity offers a variety of learning programs designed to help students acquire relevant tech skills. We particularly like the amount of support students receive, with project reviews and direct access to subject-matter experts. This however comes at a price, so Udacity might not be best suited for students looking to learn on a budget, but if good learning support is important to you and budget is not your biggest concern, Udacity might be the perfect place for you to learn some new tech skills.
