Codecademy is an interactive learning platform offering coding classes in various programming languages to help users develop practical coding skills through hands-on projects.
Pricing Change History
14 changesRemoved the 'FLASH SALE: 50% off your annual Pro membership' countdown-timer promo banner (code MARCH26FLASH) that was displayed site-wide before.
Promotional code changed from LEARNMARCH26 to MARCH26FLASH; campaign shifted from 'LIMITED TIME / SALE EXTENDED' to 'FLASH SALE' positioning
Study groups (Pro-only) and Career services (Pro-only) removed from the feature comparison table. These two Pro-tier features no longer appear on the pricing page.
Quarterly roll-up · includes 6 weeklies
Replaced 20% bootcamp discount promotion with 50% off annual Pro membership promotion (code LEARNMARCH26)
Added time-limited promotional banner: 20% off expert-led bootcamps
Added limited-time promotional discount: 50% off annual Pro membership with code LEARNFEB, valid through February 17
Plus plan tagline changed from 'Learn a skill' to 'Learn while building'; Pro plan tagline changed from 'Build a career' to 'Build your career'. Reflects new emphasis on builder tools.
Interview Simulator availability changed from Plus and Pro plans to Pro-only New Year promotion added: Save 50% on Pro with code HELLO26 through January 5
60% off Codecademy Teams promotional discount removed 20% off expert-led bootcamps promotional discount added (ending Oct 4)
Promotional team discount introduced: Up to 60% off Codecademy Teams
Study groups feature added to Pro plan
AI assistance features consolidated: 'Code explanations', 'Error explanations', and 'Project hints' merged into single 'AI learning assistance' feature Interview Simulator removed from Basic (free) plan - now only available to Plus and Pro paid tiers
Interview Simulator feature added and made available across all tiers (Basic, Plus, Pro) Project hints feature added to Plus and Pro plans
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Ask the agentCurrent plans
Captured| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Basic | Free |
| Plus | $14.99 /mobilled annually · $29.99 billed monthly |
| Pro | $19.99 /mobilled annually · $39.99 billed monthly |
Plus & Pro
- Annual billing 50% off
- Intro offer 100% off
Stacking not stated by Codecademy.
Company Facts
How Codecademy compares with its peers
| Company | Entry price | Last change |
|---|---|---|
U Udemy | $30 /user/mo, billed annually | Sep 28, 2026 |
C Coursera | $399 /user/mo, billed annually | Jul 6, 2026 |
P Pluralsight | $47 /user/mo, billed annually | Jun 22, 2026 |
L LinkedIn | Contact | — |
P Play Digital Signage | $7.2 /screen/mo, billed annually | — |
D DAT Freight & Analytics | $59 /mo | Oct 5, 2026 |
Codecademy pricing FAQ
- How much does Codecademy cost?
- Codecademy pricing starts at $14.99/mo on Plus, billed annually. Codecademy lists 3 plans on its pricing page; the Basic plan is free.
- Does Codecademy have a free plan?
- Yes. Codecademy's Basic plan is free; paid plans start at $14.99/mo on Plus, billed annually.
- What pricing model does Codecademy use?
- Codecademy uses subscription pricing across 3 plans, with a free tier.
- When did Codecademy last change its pricing?
- Jul 2, 2026: Codecademy: removed Flash Sale 50% off Pro promo.
- How often has Codecademy changed its pricing?
- Pulse has recorded 14 pricing changes for Codecademy since it started tracking on Oct 1, 2024; the pricing page was last captured on Jul 2, 2026.
- Who are Codecademy's pricing peers?
- Pulse compares Codecademy with Udemy, Coursera, Pluralsight, LinkedIn, Play Digital Signage and DAT Freight & Analytics.