Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
365 Data Science vs Alpha Academy
365 Data Science
Higher score in this comparison
Alpha Academy
365 Data Science vs Alpha Academy: the differences
| Compare | 365 Data ScienceReviewVisitVisit | Alpha AcademyReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €11.02 | £19.99 |
| Free tier | YesHas it | No |
| Money-back period | 30 daysHigher | 14 days |
| Number of courses | 133 | 2,500Higher |
| Price per month | €31.75 | Not confirmed |
| Price per year | Not confirmed | £49 |
| Certificate fee | Not confirmed | £11.99 to £24 |
| Access period | Not confirmed | 12 months |
Same on both: Platform type (Subscription), Graded assessments (Yes), Team plan (Yes).
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Key differences
- 365 Data Science scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Free tier: only 365 Data Science.
- Money-back period is higher at 365 Data Science: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Number of courses is higher at Alpha Academy: 2,500 vs 133.
- Support channels: only Alpha Academy offers Phone.
- Subjects: only Alpha Academy offers It, Design, Creative.
Our verdict on each
365 Data Science
365 Data Science suits self-taught learners who want coding, data and business courses under a single subscription rather than separate purchases. Entry is gentle at €11.02, but the monthly plan at €31.75 is the figure that matters once the subscription renews.
Alpha Academy
Alpha Academy suits UK learners who want a single subscription across many subjects and can commit to a full year. The yearly plan at £49 is the strong point, while the certificate at £11.99 to £24 and the absent free tier mean the real cost depends on how many courses you finish.
Score breakdown
| Area | 365 Data Science | Alpha Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Entry of €11.02 under the site median of €35.08, though the monthly plan of €31.75 runs above €18.59. | 9.2Yearly plan £49 sits against an entry price of £19.99, with certificate costs at £11.99 to £24 on top. |
| Offer | 9.1Free tier plus 133 courses and a team plan give breadth without a per-course purchase. | 9.1Catalogue of 2,500 courses across coding, data and it, access for 12 months, assessments yes, and a team plan. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.8Money back for 14 days, run by Adams Academy Inc. Ltd. in GB, with email, phone and help centre support. |
Choosing between them
Pick 365 Data Science if free tier and money-back period matter most.
Pick Alpha Academy if number of courses matter most.
Sources behind this comparison
365 Data Science
- 365datascience.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Alpha Academy
- alphaacademy.org: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | 365 Data Science | Alpha Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Online course platforms | 30 of 349 | 35 of 349 |
| Coding and data courses | 11 of 117 | 13 of 117 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | 365 Data Science | Alpha Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects | Coding, Data, Business | Coding, Data, It, Business, Design, Creative, LanguagesCovers more |
| Certificate types | Completion | Completion |
| Credit recognition | Not confirmed | Cpd |
| Legal entity | 365 Company OOD | Adams Academy Inc. Ltd. |
| Headquarters | Bulgaria | United Kingdom |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | 365 Data Science | Alpha Academy | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per month | €31.75above the median | Not confirmed | €29.45 |
| Price per year | Not confirmed | £49lowest quarter | £59.99 |
| Certificate fee | Not confirmed | £11.99 to £24highest quarter | £0 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysabove the median | 14 daysat the median | 14 days |
| Number of courses | 133below the median | 2,500highest quarter | 250 |
| Access period | Not confirmed | 12 monthsat the median | 12 months |
Median across 172 listed providers.
Pros and cons
365 Data Science
Pros
- A free tier opens the catalogue before any payment, and a paid plan is covered by a refund window of 30 days
- The catalogue holds 133 courses across coding, data and business, so a subscription covers more ground than a single purchase
- The entry price of €11.02 sits under the site median of €35.08
Cons
- The monthly plan at €31.75 sits above the site median of €18.59, so the recurring figure costs more than the headline entry rate suggests
- Support runs on email and help centre, which puts urgent questions into an email inbox
- The certificate type listed is completion, a completion award, a narrower credential than the professional certificates DRCertifications offers from $19.99
Alpha Academy
Pros
- The annual plan at £49 ranks 11 of 78 on yearly price, well ahead of its own entry price.
- A catalogue of 2,500 courses spreads across coding, data and it, so a single payment covers a lot of ground.
- Assessments are included, which is what most platforms in this ranking also offer, at 98.9% of the group.
Cons
- There is no free tier, so every course sits behind a paid plan.
- Certificates cost extra at £11.99 to £24, on top of the subscription.
- The entry price of £19.99 is higher than the annual figure, so short stints cost more per month.
Who each suits
365 Data Science
Who it suits
- Learners who want coding, data and business material in a single place, matching the listed coding, data and business
- People who prefer a subscription covering 133 courses to buying courses individually
- Budget buyers who start on the free tier and use the 30 days refund window to test the platform
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who need a professional or credit-bearing certificate, since the listed award is completion; DRCertifications at $19.99 sits in that market instead
- Buyers who want a sterling quote from a UK-facing site can compare Academy for Health and Fitness at £25
- Anyone set on a free marketplace route rather than a paid subscription can start with Hotmart at $0
Alpha Academy
Who it suits
- UK learners who want coding, data and IT covered under a single payment
- Anyone prepared to pay for a certificate at the end of a course
- Households or small teams buying a single plan together
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners who want to sample a platform before paying, since there is no free tier
- People needing a professional or regulated certificate rather than a completion record
Questions about each
365 Data Science
What does 365 Data Science cost to join?+
The entry price is €11.02, and the monthly plan is set at €31.75. Both are quoted in euros, so a buyer outside the euro area sees a converted figure at checkout. The lower number greets a new reader; the higher monthly figure is what a subscription keeps billing afterwards.
Is the monthly price higher than other platforms?+
On the monthly figure, 365 Data Science places 48 among 78 brands compared, and the site median for a monthly plan is €18.59. So its €31.75 sits above the middle of the market, which matters most for anyone who stays subscribed rather than buying a single course.
Alpha Academy
How much does Alpha Academy cost?+
The subscription opens at £19.99, and the annual plan is priced at £49. Because it is a subscription, courses cannot be bought separately. Committing for the full year is what brings the cost down, so the entry figure and the yearly figure are worth comparing side by side before you commit.
What does the certificate cost?+
A certificate is not included in the subscription. You pay £11.99 to £24 for it separately, and the certificate type on offer is completion only, listed under completion. Anyone wanting a professionally accredited certificate rather than a completion record should weigh that gap before starting a course.
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