BrainPop is a comprehensive educational resource for younger students covering a wide array of subjects with engaging content and robust teacher support. Codecademy Pro is a focused platform for adults learning coding and technical skills, featuring interactive lessons and personalized learning paths. The choice depends on the target age group and subject matter.
| Attribute | BrainPop | Codecademy Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Subject Coverage | Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Engineering and Technology, Health, Arts, and Music. Covers core and supplemental subjects. Almost 900 topics. | Courses in 14 programming languages and 13 subjects, including AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, Python, JavaScript, and SQL. |
| Age Appropriateness | BrainPOP Jr. is designed for students in grades K-3 (ages 5-9). BrainPOP is best suited for students in grades 3-8. | Generally designed for adults; children under 12 may find it difficult. Accounts for learners under 16 should be monitored by a parent or educator. |
| Interactive Features | Animated movies, quizzes, and related materials. Interactive elements include quizzes, games, concept mapping, and creative coding. | Interactive learning model with immediate feedback, hands-on practice, quizzes, and assessments. |
| Progress Tracking | Teachers can check student progress. Students can track their own work. Teachers can access reports for assigned quizzes. Investigation Progress Page allows monitoring of student progress on investigations. | Includes a progress tracking system with regular quizzes. |
| Cost and Subscription Options | Subscription plans for teachers, schools, and families. Single teacher: BrainPOP (grades 3-8) starts at $230/year, BrainPOP Jr. is around $175/year, BrainPOP ELL is about $150/year. Pricing varies for schools and districts. Family and Homeschool subscriptions are available with yearly or monthly payment plans. | Pro plan costs $19.99 per month with annual billing or $39.99 per month when billed monthly. College student discounts may be available. |
| Ease of Use | Aligned to academic standards and designed to be easy to use. | Very easy to use with a step-by-step setup and well-organized UX/UI. |
| Mobile Accessibility | Accessible on mobile devices and tablets. Some features may not be available on mobile devices, and Flash-based games are not playable on mobile. | Codecademy Go mobile app exclusive to Pro and Plus subscribers. |
| Teacher Resources | Lesson planning resources, professional development, and academic standards. BrainPOP Educators is an online professional community with free resources. Ready-to-use classroom resources are available, including printables for planning and routines. | Access to Codecademy Pro for teachers, lesson plans, and student progress tracking. Integrates with Google Classroom. |
| Assessment Tools | Interactive quizzes and assessments are included. Quiz Mixer allows teachers to modify existing quizzes or create their own. Offers data on student and class performance. | Quizzes, graded assessments, and code challenges to assess learning. In-course assessments are provided. |
| Customization Options | Quiz Mixer allows for customization of quizzes. Students can respond to learning through various projects and activities. | Offers personalized learning paths. |
| Customer Support | Customer support can be reached by submitting a request on the BrainPOP website. Phone: +1 212-488-3040 (Monday-Friday, 9 am 5 pm ET). Email: info@brainpop.com. Social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. | Available via email, Monday through Friday, 10 am 6 pm ET. No phone or chat support. |
| Content Update Frequency | Provides updates to support knowledge-building across subjects. | Content is updated periodically. |
| Ratings | Not available | Not available |