freeCodeCamp review

freeCodeCamp is the strongest option if your budget is zero. It is run by a 501(c)(3) public charity, and its whole curriculum is free, including certifications in Responsive Web Design, JavaScript, Front-End Development Libraries, Python, Relational Databases, and Back-End Development and APIs, plus a Certified Full-Stack Developer track. Short starter courses lower the barrier: Learn Python for Beginners is listed at 5 hours, Learn Computer Basics at 2 hours and Learn Basic HTML at 3 hours. A daily coding challenge, coding interview prep and links to Project Euler and Rosetta Code give you practice once the basics click. The trade-off is support. There are no tutors, the lessons assume you will keep going on your own, and the experience is built for a laptop browser rather than a phone. If you need reminders and streaks to stay on track, a paid app will keep you more engaged.

Who it is for

Self-motivated learners on a laptop who want a full curriculum at no cost

Price

Free; run by a 501(c)(3) public charity.

Build Your Skills for Free.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Free certifications including Responsive Web Design, JavaScript, Python and Relational Databases
• Certified Full-Stack Developer curriculum
• Free Foundational C# with Microsoft certification
• Daily coding challenge and coding interview prep
• Short beginner courses such as Learn Python for Beginners (5 hours)

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Every course and certification is free
• Strength: Project-based curriculum that ends in verifiable certifications
• Strength: Large community of learners, alumni and educators
• Weakness: Built for the browser on a laptop; there is no full mobile course app
• Weakness: Less hand-holding than paid apps, so it suits self-starters
• Weakness: No live support or tutors

Key facts

• Price: Free
• Organization: 501(c)(3) public charity
• Certifications: Web design, JavaScript, Python, databases, back end, full stack
• Platform: Web browser
• Extras: Daily coding challenge, interview prep

Where it ranks

freeCodeCamp is No. 2 in our Best Learn To Code Apps verdict.