CodeCombat vs CodeMonkey
CodeCombat
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| Figure | CodeCombat | CodeMonkey |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99/mo | $1.67/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 13 |
| Spec score · Coding Education Platforms | 8.7 (#2) | 8.1 (#6) |
| Spec score · Coding Learning Software | 8.7 (#3) | 8.1 (#16) |
| Audience | The FAQ recommends CodeCombat for students aged 9 and up and says teachers can use its curriculum without prior computer science experience. | Its curriculum is designed for grades K–8 and ages 4 to 14+, with courses for younger learners through advanced Python learners. |
| Founded | 2013 | 2014 |
| Security | CodeCombat says it uses SSL, encryption, de-identification, pseudonymization, access controls, regular testing, and minimal data collection and retention. | CodeMonkey says its logged-in platform is COPPA compliant as certified by PRIVO and that Discover creations are moderated for personal information and appropriate content. |
| Support | Premium includes support to help debug code, and the site lists a support email for questions about student data and privacy. | Home subscribers receive online support and automatically generated hints and tips, including Super Hints in Coding Adventure. |
Plans
CodeMonkey
- Individual — yearlyPriced on request
- Individual — quarterlyPriced on request
- Family — yearlyPriced on request
- Family — quarterly$20 a month
- Home school — yearly$20 a month
- Home school — yearly$20 a year
- Home school — quarterly$27 a month
- Individual$11 a month
- Family$20 a month
- Home school$27 a month
In their own words
CodeCombat
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CodeMonkey
CodeMonkey teaches coding through puzzles and projects in which students build games and apps. Its curriculum targets grades K–8 and ages 4 to 14+, from courses for younger learners to advanced Python work. The catalog includes block coding, CoffeeScript, Python, game creation, digital literacy, data science, artificial intelligence, and high school computer science. Courses use guided challenges, hints, and self-paced activities; most do not require prior coding experience. Game Builder lets students make games with block-based or text-based code and add sprites, widgets, and sounds. The platform is web-based and does not require installation. Teachers can sign in with Google, import classrooms and students, sync class lists, and post Coding Adventure assignments, but full Google Classroom Assignments and Stream functionality is not supported. CodeMonkey has paid plans and no free plan. Individual costs $11 a month and Family costs $20 a month, each with recurring billing every three months. School and district subscriptions are custom quote plans, and student seats are individual and non-transferable.