DataCamp review

DataCamp is the right app if your reason to code is data. Its catalog covers Python, SQL, R and AI, and the Premium plan unlocks 810+ courses, projects and certifications. The free Basic plan opens the first chapter of every course and includes a free professional profile, which lets you sample several courses before paying. Lessons mix short videos, code-alongs and instant practice, and guided projects use real datasets to build dashboards and analyses. Certifications include Data Analyst, Data Scientist, AI Engineer and SQL Associate. The mobile app offers daily 5-minute coding challenges and syncs with your desktop progress. DataCamp says over 19 million learners use it. It is a poor fit for building websites or mobile apps, and its pricing page showed euros from our location, so check the US price on DataCamp's site.

Who it is for

Beginners who want to code specifically for data analysis and data science

Price

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Key features

• 810+ courses in Python, SQL, R, AI and data tools on Premium
• Free Basic plan with every first chapter free
• Guided projects with real datasets
• Certifications such as Data Analyst, Data Scientist and AI Engineer
• Mobile app with daily 5-minute coding challenges, synced with desktop

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Every course's first chapter is free
• Strength: Clear route into data analyst and data scientist roles
• Strength: Mobile and desktop progress stay in sync
• Weakness: Narrow focus on data and AI, not web or app development
• Weakness: Full access needs Premium
• Weakness: US prices were not shown on the pricing page from our location

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, first chapter of every course
• Paid plan: Premium, Teams
• Courses: 810+
• Learners: 19 million+ (vendor figure)
• Platforms: Web, iPhone, iPad, Android

Where it ranks

DataCamp is No. 10 in our Best Learn To Code Apps verdict.