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Codecademy

by Skillsoft · New York, United States · Since 2011

Interactive coding lessons.

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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.3
transparency & India fit

What is Codecademy?

Codecademy is developer tools & apis from Skillsoft, based in New York, United States and has been building software since 2011. Interactive coding lessons.

Developer tools range from editors and API clients to testing platforms, backend-as-a-service and AI coding assistants. Several category leaders are Indian-built, including Postman, BrowserStack, Hasura and Appsmith.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +15 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Codecademy features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Codecademy adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Code editors and IDEs
  • API design and testing
  • Cross-browser and device testing
  • Backend-as-a-service and databases
  • AI coding assistants
  • Internal tool builders
  • Feature flags and experimentation
  • Documentation tools
  • Free plan to start without a card

Codecademy pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Codecademy charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on codecademy.com.

Specifications

Category
Developer tools & APIs
Vendor
Skillsoft
Headquarters
New York, United States
Founded
2011
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Codecademy — frequently asked questions

What is Codecademy?+

Codecademy is developer tools & apis by Skillsoft. Interactive coding lessons.

How much does Codecademy cost?+

Codecademy has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Codecademy offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Codecademy offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Codecademy made in India?+

No. Codecademy is developed by Skillsoft in New York, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Codecademy best suited for?+

Codecademy suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for developer tools & apis.

What are the best alternatives to Codecademy?+

Popular alternatives in developer tools & apis include BrowserStack, DronaHQ, TestMu AI. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Codecademy deployed?+

Codecademy is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About Skillsoft

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Skillsoft · New York, United States · Founded 1998 · 2 products in our catalogue

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