Coursera vs DataCamp
Two of the 20 online learning platforms in our ranking, compared fact by fact — every price and feature read from each maker's own pages on Oct 23, 2026.
Coursera
Learners who want certificates from universities and companies
6.8
#3
DataCamp
Data learners who want a free first chapter before paying
6.6
#4
The short answer
- Higher scoreCoursera — 6.8 vs 6.6 (#3 vs #4 of 20)
- Cheaper entry planDataCamp — $14/mo, billed yearly vs $399/yr
- Free planBoth publish one
- Only Coursera confirmsDegrees / credit
Side by side
| Coursera | DataCamp | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 6.8/10 · #3 of 20 | 6.6/10 · #4 of 20 |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Paid from | $399/yr“$399” — coursera.org/courseraplus | $14/mo, billed yearly“Premium **$14/month**” — datacamp.com/pricing |
| Free plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Free trial | 7 days | Not published |
| Certificates | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Degrees / credit | ✓ Yes | – Not published |
| All-access plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Offline app | – Not published | – Not published |
| Open to instructors | – Not published | – Not published |
| Why it ranks | Coursera Plus is $399/year with unlimited certificates; degrees are listed from accredited universities. | Premium is $14/month billed annually and includes certificates. |
| Watch for | Coursera Plus does not include degrees or MasterTrack programs. | Free account only gets the first chapter of courses. |
