Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Breaker 101

An interactive web security course

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Breaker 101 launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Crypto 101▲126

   Free Intro course on cryptography available for programmers

   2014 · crypto101.io · its alternatives →

2. 2
   The Full Stack Web Course▲177

   An online course on how to design and build a web app

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Cybrary▲72

   Free courses in cyber security

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Low-Level Academy, an explorable systems programming course▲419

   Introduction to UDP: sockets, frames, and data encoding. We build a Rust client for a simple name server that converts domain names into IP addresses.

   2020 · lowlvl.org · its alternatives →

5. 5
   CodeCode Ninja▲114

   Flashcards for programmers

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Fundamental UI Design▲154

   A free course about UI design principles and best practices

   2015 · miro.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   The 1-Hour UI Audit▲139

   Free course on UI/UX design strategy for SaaS founders

   2016 · uibreakfast.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Responsive Web Design: An Email Course▲100

   Free daily lessons to learn the basics of responsive design

   2015 · designlab.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   SlideRule ▲97

   Expert-curated Curriculum to learn Web Dev & Data Analysis

   2014 · mysliderule.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Templarbit▲144

    Security for modern teams running software

    2017 · templarbit.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Web Design Course▲84

    Learn Web Design With a Mentor

    2014 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Devmag▲133

    A network re-thought for software developers

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Hacksaw Academy▲116

    Learn how to design, develop & deploy useful apps online

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Designing Web Apps▲145

    Learn to design experiences your users will love (2nd ed.)

    2015 · nathanbarry.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Design for Hackers▲123

    Free 12-week email course to teach design to hackers.

    2014 · designforhackers.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Hacksaw Beta▲95

    Bite-sized fully interactive programming tutorials

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Crypto 101▲13

    An introductory course on cryptography for programmers

    2014 · crypto101.io · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Computer Science Field Guide▲64

    Online interactive resource for students to learn about CS

    2016 · csfieldguide.org.nz · its alternatives →

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    ZeroNet▲119

    Decentralized websites using Bitcoin cryptography

    2015 · zeronet.io · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Web Design Circuit▲81

    12 week mentor-driven online course, from GA

    2014 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Offensive Computer Security (Open Course, Video Lectures)▲9

    2016 · cs.fsu.edu · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Hacker101 – A Free Web Security Class▲33

    Hacker101 is a free class for web security. Whether you’re a programmer with an interest in bug bounties or a seasoned security professional, Hacker101 has something to teach you.

    2018 · hacker101.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Light-Bot▲84

    Programming Apps Teaching the Basics of Code

    2015 · lightbot.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    SlideRule UX Design Path▲77

    Curriculum of Online Courses To Learn UX Design

    2014 · mysliderule.com · its alternatives →

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