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promptdojo vs codecademy
the short version
codecademy invented the modern interactive coding lesson. but its python path now requires a signup before lesson one, and most of the depth lives in pro plus ($19.99/mo). promptdojo's free preview is three chapters with no email and no account, and the curriculum is built around the workflows of someone who already uses cursor — not the workflows of a career switcher learning to code.
who each is built for
promptdojo
you've used cursor or claude code at least once. you want to learn enough python to read what they wrote without signing up to an account today.
codecademy
you're a career switcher. you want a gamified streak-based experience, structured tracks, and certificates. you're fine paying $19.99/mo for the depth and the badges.
feature-by-feature
| feature | promptdojo | codecademy |
|---|---|---|
| free tier | 3 chapters free forever | limited intro, then paywall |
| paid tier | $9.99/mo native app | $19.99/mo pro plus |
| runs in the browser | yes | yes |
| pyodide / no install | yes | partial |
| no signup to start | yes | no |
| teaches reading ai-generated python | yes | no |
| catalogs ai-introduced bugs | yes | no |
| gamification / streaks / badges | no | yes |
| career-switcher tracks | no | yes |
| cursor / claude code workflow examples | yes | no |
| lifetime founders price | $129 (first 100) | no |
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