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MDN Web Docs vs Scrimba

Head-to-head comparison: courses, certificates, cost, and who each platform is best for.

MDN Web DocsvsScrimba

1 coursesCourses in our catalog4 courses

Free to start

YesNo

Certificates on listed courses

NoYes

In short

MDN Web Docs: HTML/CSS, Web Development, Documentation.

Scrimba: JavaScript, React, HTML/CSS.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	MDN Web Docs	Scrimba
Free to start	Yes	No
Certificates on listed courses	No	Yes
Course count	1	4
Focus areas	HTML/CSS Web Development Documentation	JavaScript React HTML/CSS

MDN Web Docs

MDN Web Docs is Mozilla's official documentation hub for web technologies. It's free, thorough, and written by the web community. MDN's Learn Web Development curriculum provides structured, beginner-friendly guides to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web standards. No login and no paywall, just open-source documentation with working examples.

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Scrimba

Scrimba is an interactive coding platform where you can pause any tutorial and edit the code directly in the video. The free tier includes extensive JavaScript and React content. Their teaching method is uniquely hands-on compared to traditional video courses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, MDN Web Docs or Scrimba?

Both MDN Web Docs and Scrimba offer strong free learning content. The best choice depends on your learning style and goals.

Is MDN Web Docs free to use?

MDN Web Docs offers free course access. Some features such as certificates may require payment. Check MDN Web Docs's website directly for current pricing.

Is Scrimba free to use?

Scrimba offers free course access. Some features such as certificates may require payment. Check Scrimba's website directly for current pricing.

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