Software · head to head
DataCamp vs Flip
The short version
- Each has a real cost: DataCamp free tier limited to first chapter of every course only; Flip the Internet Archive's capture of Flip's homepage on 28 June 2022 stated 'Flip is a free video discussion app', confirming the Microsoft-owned product (rebranded from Flipgrid) carries no subscription fee.
- They diverge on capability: DataCamp covers Interactive courses, Flip covers Video responses.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which DataCamp and Flip actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in DataCamp
- Interactive courses
- Hands-on projects
- Skill assessments
- Career tracks
- Certifications
- Workspace
- Mobile app
- Practice mode
Only in Flip
- Video responses
- Topics
- Camera effects
- Stickers
- Text responses
- Moderation
- Mixtapes
- AR camera
Both cover
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
DataCamp
- Interactive data science and AI education with 790+ coursesnot Flip
- Career-track learning (36-44 hours) for role-specific competencynot Flip
- Team upskilling with admin dashboards and learning activity trackingnot Flip
- Hands-on projects, certifications, and industry-recognised credentialsnot Flip
Flip
- Video discussionsnot DataCamp
- Student portfoliosnot DataCamp
- Book talksnot DataCamp
- Language practicenot DataCamp
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
DataCamp
- Free tier limited to first chapter of every course only
- Premium plan requires annual billing with no monthly option
- Teams plan requires minimum 2+ users with annual upfront billing
- Free tier excludes access to 790+ courses and skill assessments
Flip
- The Internet Archive's capture of Flip's homepage on 28 June 2022 stated 'Flip is a free video discussion app', confirming the Microsoft-owned product (rebranded from Flipgrid) carries no subscription fee.
Pricing, plan by plan
DataCamp
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the DataCamp review.
Flip
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited groups
- Unlimited topics
- Video responses
Which should you pick?
Choose DataCamp if
- You need interactive courses.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want hands-on projects.
Choose Flip if
- You need video responses.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want topics.
Questions people ask
- Is DataCamp or Flip better?
- Neither clearly leads. DataCamp starts at Free and Flip at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, DataCamp or Flip?
- DataCamp starts at Free and Flip at Free.
- Does DataCamp or Flip run on more platforms?
- DataCamp runs on Web, Mobile. Flip runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- Can I use DataCamp for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is DataCamp best used for?
- DataCamp is most often used for interactive data science and ai education with 790+ courses, career-track learning (36-44 hours) for role-specific competency, team upskilling with admin dashboards and learning activity tracking, hands-on projects, certifications, and industry-recognised credentials. Of those, interactive data science and ai education with 790+ courses and career-track learning (36-44 hours) for role-specific competency are not what Flip is typically brought in for.
- What can DataCamp do that Flip cannot?
- DataCamp covers Interactive courses, Hands-on projects, Skill assessments, Career tracks. Flip covers Video responses, Topics, Camera effects, Stickers. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.