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24 alternatives to Learn X in Y minutes

Take a tour of your next favorite programming language

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Learn X in Y minutes launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Hour of Code▲180

   Intro courses that teach programming basics (by Codecademy)

   2014 · codecademy.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Codecademy▲72

   Learn to code interactively, for free

   2014 · codecademy.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Talentbuddy▲123

   Practice your coding skills in 14 programming languages

   2014 · udemy.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Mondly▲150

   Play your way to a new language

   2015 · mondly.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Curious▲116

   15,000 lessons in tech, biz, DIY and more. Grow your skills.

   2015 · curious.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Learn X In Y Minutes▲4

   Take a whirlwind tour of your next favorite language.

   2021 · learnxinyminutes.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   TeachYourselfToCode▲128

   Learn to code with tutorials recommended by programmers

   2014 · teachyourselftocode.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Learn Python The Hard Way▲140

   Learn the basics of programming

   2015 · learnpythonthehardway.org · its alternatives →

9. 9
   DevChat.tv▲89

   The ultimate content and learning network for programmers

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Word of the day ▲93

    Learn one new word, every day

    2015 · vocabulous.us · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Give It 100▲112

    Learn something for 100 days

    2014 · giveit100.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Preceden▲69

    Make an amazing timeline in minutes

    2013 · preceden.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Readlang▲94

    Learn a language by reading

    2015 · readlang.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Bento▲77

    Learn to code (and what to learn next)

    2014 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Hua▲99

    Learn languages with native speakers

    2014 · hua.io · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Upcase▲93

    Sharpen your programming skills

    2014 · thoughtbot.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    LingoZING▲7

    The Fun Way To Learn a Language

    2016 · lingozing.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Podcast List▲103

    An open database of tech podcasts

    2017 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Verbling▲74

    The best way to learn a language

    2015 · verbling.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Show Notes▲72

    Find your next favourite podcast

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    CodeDammit▲140

    Learn programming by looking at real code examples

    2016 · codedammit.co · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Programmar▲88

    A place for developers to read and write

    2015 · programmar.io · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Curious▲76

    A better way to learn anything!

    2013 · curious.com · its alternatives →

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    CleverDeck▲89

    Delightful, clever flashcards for learning languages

    2014 · cleverdeck.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →