Updated October 18, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Codeyoung vs SpeakBrit Academy
Codeyoung
Higher score in this comparison
SpeakBrit Academy
What sets them apart
| Compare | CodeyoungReviewVisitVisit | SpeakBrit AcademyReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson price from | $22 | £89.99 to £199.99 |
| Subscription price | $60 | £89.99 to £199.99 |
| Number of tutors | 500Higher | 7 |
| Minimum age | 5 | 4 |
| Cancellation notice | 1 hourLower | 24 hours |
| Satisfaction guarantee | Class quality guarantee: class credit refunded for classes rated 1 on 5 (full-payment enrollments from 20 March 2026) | Free 20-minute assessment before enrolment; 14-day cooling-off period, full refund if cancelled before the first lesson, pro-rata refund for lessons not yet taken |
| Free trial length | 15 days | Not confirmed |
| Tutor background checks | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Trial lesson (Free), Tutor vetting (Screened).
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Key differences
- Codeyoung scores higher overall: 8.9 vs 8.5.
- Number of tutors is higher at Codeyoung: 500 vs 7.
- Cancellation notice is lower at Codeyoung: 1 hour vs 24 hours.
- Support channels: only Codeyoung offers Phone, Help centre.
- Support channels: only SpeakBrit Academy offers Chat.
- Subjects: only Codeyoung offers Math, English, Science.
- Subjects: only SpeakBrit Academy offers Languages.
- Lesson format: only Codeyoung offers App.
- Lesson format: only SpeakBrit Academy offers Group.
Our verdict on each
Codeyoung
Codeyoung suits families wanting tutoring and coding covered together for children from a minimum age of 5, with a free trial of 15 days to test it. The refund window of 15 days to 60 days gives families room to judge the classes, and the subscription price is the figure to weigh at renewal.
SpeakBrit Academy
SpeakBrit Academy suits families and adults who want live English classes with native British teachers rather than self-paced material. Group plans start at £89.99 a month, and a free assessment plus a 14-day cooling-off window in the UK keep the first step low risk.
Score breakdown
| Area | Codeyoung | SpeakBrit Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1HigherEntry price of $22 ranks 11 of 32, and the subscription plan is $60. | 8.3Monthly subscription with group plans at £89.99, plus a 14-day cooling-off window in the UK after you join. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherA free tier, a free trial of 15 days, a free trial lesson and a 500 tutor pool across math, english and science. | 8.6Live English tuition with native British teachers across 9 program stages from 4, starting with a free assessment. |
| Trust | 8.2Tutors are screened, and a class quality guarantee refunds credit for the lowest rated classes within a 15 to 60 day window. | Not confirmed |
By the numbers
| Fact | Codeyoung | SpeakBrit Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Number of tutors | 500 | 7 |
| Cancellation notice | 1 hour | 24 hours |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Codeyoung | SpeakBrit Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Online course platforms | 52 of 349 | 92 of 349 |
| Online tutoring | 8 of 58 | 13 of 58 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Codeyoung | SpeakBrit Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects | Math, English, Science, Coding | Languages |
| Lesson format | 1to1, App | 1to1, Group |
| Legal entity | Smart Owl Education Pvt Ltd | SpeakBrit Academy |
| Headquarters | India | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2019 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat |
Online courses
| Fact | Codeyoung | SpeakBrit Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $22 | £89.99 |
| Price per month | Not confirmed | £89.99 |
| Free tier | YesHas it | No |
| Money-back period | 15 to 60 daysHigher | 14 days |
| Platform type | Curated | Subscription |
| Certificate types | Not confirmed | Completion |
| Number of courses | Not confirmed | 9 |
| Course languages | Not confirmed | English |
| Access period | 6 to 24 months | Not confirmed |
| Graded assessments | Yes | Yes |
| Offline downloads | Not confirmed | No |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Codeyoung | SpeakBrit Academy | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 15 daysabove the median | Not confirmed | 14 days |
| Number of tutors | 500below the median | 7lowest quarter | 1,000 |
| Minimum age | 5below the median | 4below the median | 13 |
| Cancellation notice | 1 hourlowest quarter | 24 hoursat the median | 24 hours |
Median across 35 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Codeyoung
Pros
- A free trial of 15 days, longer than the kids learning app median of 15 days, gives a family time to judge the pace.
- The trial lesson is free, so a child can sit in on a class before a family pays for a block.
- The refund window of 15 days to 60 days outlasts the site median of 14 days.
Cons
- On starting lesson price, Codeyoung lists $22 against DojoTutor's $10 and ErsteNachhilfe's €10.50, so a budget family should weigh those entry points before committing.
- Cancellations need 1 hours notice, so pausing or switching plans is not something a family can arrange on the day.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre only, so a parent who wants live chat has to make do with email, phone or the help centre.
SpeakBrit Academy
Pros
- Entry starts with a free no-obligation assessment, and placement is confirmed by consultation and assessment rather than a self-declared level.
- A 14-day cooling-off period in the UK, with a full refund if you cancel before your first lesson.
- Group plans hold £89.99 a month, and the subscription means that same figure is what renews.
Cons
- There is no free tier, so the only no-cost step is the free assessment before enrolment.
- Moving a class needs 24 hours' notice, which is awkward around work and school runs.
- Classes are live on Zoom at set times, so there is nothing to download and watch later.
Who each suits
Codeyoung
Who it suits
- Families with a child from a minimum age of 5 who want school work and coding in the same plan, with subjects listed as math, english and science.
- Parents who want to see a class first, since the trial lesson is free and the free trial runs 15 days.
- Learners who like mixing live sessions with app practice, because lessons run as 1to1 and app and the plan type is curated.
Who should look elsewhere
- Price first families: DojoTutor starts at $10 and ErsteNachhilfe at €10.50, both worth checking against Codeyoung's $22.
- Anyone after a maths specialist rather than a broad package: BUKI prices maths lessons at PLN 50, while Codeyoung covers math, english and science.
- Parents who expect to pause and restart: Codeyoung needs 1 hours notice to cancel, and DojoTutor's $10 entry suits a learner taking the occasional class.
SpeakBrit Academy
Who it suits
- Families with children from 4 who want live British English classes with a named, vetted teacher.
- Adults working towards IELTS or everyday fluency who prefer speaking with a person to working through material alone.
- Learners who want to test the fit before paying, since a free assessment comes before enrollment.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants recordings or downloads to work through on their own time; classes are live on Zoom and never pre-recorded.
- Anyone studying a language other than English, since the teaching here is English.
- Learners who want to place themselves by a self-declared level; a consultation and assessment set the placement.
Current offers
Codeyoung
Current offer
Free trial
Free 1:1 trial class: Free
Demo class before enrolment; a functioning PC and stable internet needed
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Questions about each
Codeyoung
What does a class cost at Codeyoung?+
A single lesson starts at $22, and the subscription plan is $60. The subscription figure is the one to compare if your child takes a class most weeks, because it is what carries into the following term. Both prices sit side by side, so you can weigh an occasional class against a block before you commit.
Is there a free trial or a free tier?+
There is a free tier, a free trial of 15 days, and a trial lesson that is free. That trial is longer than the kids learning app median of 15 days, so a family can watch a run of classes and the teaching style before deciding whether to pay.
SpeakBrit Academy
How much does SpeakBrit Academy cost each month?+
Courses are sold as a monthly subscription, so one figure covers entry and renewal. The Adult Group plan sets the entry figure at £89.99, Teen Group and The Social Learner also sit at £89.99, and the individual Private Scholar plan sits at the top of a range running £89.99 to £199.99. Each booking is a live session of 30 to 60 minutes.
Is there a free trial or a free tier?+
There is no free tier. Instead, every learner starts with a free assessment that carries no charge and needs no payment details, and final placement is confirmed afterwards through a consultation and assessment. Group and individual lessons then begin on a paid monthly plan.