Coding is one of the most in-demand skills in a world that’s growing increasingly tech-forward. It’s also a skill you can learn entirely for free if you’re dedicated to teaching yourself.

There are a number of free coding programs out there that teach you the fundamental languages you’ll need to kickstart a career in software development. One such program is our own version: App Academy Open. The curriculum is identical to that of our 16-week bootcamp which covers Ruby on Rails, Javascript, and HTML & CSS, among other languages.

freeCodeCamp is another program that prospective coders use to teach themselves programming basics.

While there are some similarities between App Academy Open and freeCodeCamp, there are fundamental differences to be aware of as you’re determining the right program for you.

App Academy Open Cost Versus freeCodeCamp Cost

App Academy Open is always free. We have an additional mentorship program for $29.99/month that allows you access to a Slack channel for live guidance and answers to technical questions Monday-Friday, 6am-6pm PT.

The cost to attend freeCodeCamp ranges from $0 to $4