LeetCode Premium is suitable for individuals who primarily need a large collection of coding problems and solutions for technical interview preparation and prefer a self-directed approach. Pathrise is better suited for those who seek personalized coaching, mentorship from industry experts, and comprehensive support throughout the job search process, including resume review, interview preparation, and salary negotiation.
| Attribute | LeetCode Premium | Pathrise |
|---|---|---|
| Name | LeetCode Premium | Pathrise |
| Focus | Technical interview preparation | One-on-one mentorship, career advice, and training |
| Coaching/Mentorship | No direct coaching or mentorship. Access to a private Discord channel for real-time support. | One-on-one mentorship with industry experts from top tech companies. |
| Curriculum | Vast library of coding problems and detailed solutions. Curated problem lists. Lacks a guided curriculum. | Role-specific training materials, practice problems, resume templates, cover letter examples, networking scripts, mock interviews, and negotiation frameworks. |
| Personalization | Personalization by targeting specific companies and sorting questions by prevalence. | Personalized coaching with weekly or bi-weekly calls, feedback on resumes, tailored interview sessions, and personalized job search strategies. |
| Interview Practice | Mock interview simulations. | Mock interviews with feedback. Helps navigate the hiring process for different technology stacks. |
| Resume Review | No resume review services. | Provides detailed feedback and guidance on crafting resumes and optimizing LinkedIn profiles. |
| Salary Negotiation | No salary negotiation training. | Includes negotiation frameworks and scripts. Assists with salary negotiation once you receive job offers. |
| Post-Program Support | No specific mention of long-term post-program support. | Includes a period of support where you apply to jobs and check in weekly with an advisor. |
| Pricing | Monthly: $35/month, Annual: $159/year ($13.25/month), Student Discount: $99/year | Income share agreement (ISA) with payments ranging from 7% to 14% of the first year's salary. Caps from $12,000 to $24,000. $250 fee for every week in the program if leaving early. |
| Success Rate | Not available | Claims to have helped over 2,700 fellows land jobs. Fellows experience an increase in interview scores and job offers, with increased salaries. |
| Pros | Vast library of coding problems, detailed solutions written by experts, company-specific problem sets, problem frequency statistics, curated problem lists, personalization by targeting specific companies, mock interview simulations, access to a private Discord channel for real-time support | Personalized coaching, industry expert mentors, comprehensive curriculum, mock interviews, post-program support |
| Cons | No direct coaching or mentorship, lacks a guided curriculum, no salary negotiation training, no resume review services, no specific mention of long-term post-program support | Content can be disjointed, information may be found online for free, leaving early incurs a fee |