Scrimba review
Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Scrimba fits self taught developers who want a free tier and a generous money back window before paying $600 for a course. The catalogue is narrow, with 1 listed, and support runs on community only, so it suits learners comfortable working on their own.
Key facts
- Best for
- Self taught coding learners who want a free tier and a long money back window.
- Price from
- $600 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Free tier
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Money-back period
- 30 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Platform type
- Bootcamp (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Number of courses
- 1 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Subjects
- Coding, Design
- Official website
- scrimba.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- A money back period of 30 days sits above the coding and data midpoint of 14 days.
- That window ranks 3 of 159 brands on the same measure, so a buyer has room to reconsider.
- Scrimba is listed as bootcamp, and only 10.5% of the coding and data brands share that model, so the format stands apart.
- The window of 30 days matches the longest refund period listed in the coding and data group at 30 days.
Cons
- Support runs on community only, so a question about a stuck project goes to peers rather than a staffed desk.
- The entry price of $600 sits well above the coding and data monthly midpoint of €29.05 a month, with plans in the group starting as low as €1 a month.
- A catalogue of 1 course leaves a learner little to compare once that path is finished.
- Alison starts at €6.60 and Academy for Health and Fitness at £25, so Scrimba's $600 entry sits above both.
Who it suits
- Learners who want to sample the platform before paying, since a free tier is included.
- People who prefer a refund window of 30 days over a low sticker price.
- Learners who want coding and design on the same platform, which the listed subjects cover.
Who should look elsewhere
- Alison, for buyers shopping on entry price alone, since Alison starts at €6.60.
- Academy for Health and Fitness, for anyone wanting a lower starting figure, since it starts at £25 against Scrimba's $600.
- Academy for Health & Fitness, for learners who want help beyond a community, since Scrimba runs on community.
What it does well
Scrimba keeps the offer small and lets a learner sample it before paying. A free tier is included, so part of the platform can be opened at no cost. The paid side then carries a money back period of 30 days, long enough to work through material and still ask for a refund if the fit is wrong. The catalogue is compact, with 1 course listed, which makes Scrimba closer to a single learning path than a browsable library. For a learner who already knows they want to write code, that is a workable trade. The free tier answers whether the teaching style lands, the money back window answers whether the course lands, and the short list removes the need to compare. The flip side is choice, because 1 course does not widen over time.
Where it sits among rivals
Scrimba's standing against rivals differs sharply depending on which measure you read. The money back period ranks 3 of 159 brands ranked on that measure, which places Scrimba high up the table on how long a buyer has to reconsider. Price from ranks 195 of 220, a long way down a table of the same kind, so the entry figure counts among the heavier ones in the group. Read together, the profile is a provider that is patient with time and firm on money. Buyers shopping on refund terms will like the first figure; buyers shopping on the starting price should look elsewhere. Neither figure stands on its own, and the pairing is the fair way to weigh Scrimba against cheaper listings.
Free plan and trial
Scrimba's free tier is the part most learners meet, and it takes the cost of a wrong guess out of the decision. Nothing has to be paid to open the platform, which matters for anyone still weighing coding providers against each other. The paid side adds a money back period of 30 days, so the free look is not the only chance to test the fit: the same stretch applies once money changes hands. Together those points make the start cheap in both senses, at no charge first and with 30 days to fall back on later. What the free tier does not settle is what a paid course costs, so a trial is not a substitute for reading the price.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to join Scrimba?+
Scrimba lists an entry price of $600. Monthly prices across the coding and data group sit at €29.05 a month at the midpoint, and plans in the group start as low as €1 a month. Scrimba's figure is well above that band, so budget for the whole course rather than for a month.
Is there a free tier on Scrimba?+
Yes, a free tier is included, so the platform can be opened before anything is paid. That matters most for learners still weighing coding providers against each other, since the cost of a trial is nothing. The paid side then adds a money back period of 30 days once money changes hands.
How long is the money back period on Scrimba?+
Scrimba offers 30 days to change your mind. That window ranks 3 of 159 brands ranked on money back length, and it matches the longest period listed in the coding and data group at 30 days.
How many courses are on Scrimba?+
The listed catalogue holds 1 course, so Scrimba is a focused offer rather than a library. A free tier lets a learner look inside before committing, which matters when the list is this short and the entry price is $600.
What subjects does Scrimba cover?+
The listed subjects are coding and design, so coding sits alongside design on the same platform. Scrimba is listed as bootcamp, which fits learners who want one structured route rather than a wide subscription catalogue to browse.
How do you get help on Scrimba?+
Support runs on community, so questions are answered by other learners rather than a staffed help desk. In the coding and data group, 22.7% of brands include a community channel and 82.5% include email, so peers are the normal route on Scrimba.
How does Scrimba compare with cheaper course platforms?+
Cheaper entries exist. Alison starts at €6.60 and Academy for Health and Fitness at £25, both below Scrimba's $600. Scrimba's counterweight is the money back period of 30 days together with the free tier.
What might renewal cost on Scrimba?+
The listed figure is an entry price of $600, and separate renewal pricing does not sit alongside it. For scale, annual prices in the coding and data group sit at €180 a year at the midpoint and start as low as €18.27 a year, so check what a second year costs before enrolling.
Sources
- coursereport.com/schools/scrimba checked September 30, 2026
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