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CodeTrain vs Skillsync

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CodeTrain compared with Skillsync
DetailCodeTrain logo CodeTrain Skillsync
What it doesSocratic AI coding tutor that teaches by asking, never by writing code Search every AI coding session instantly without breaking your flow
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: $0, 10 lessons per month from public repos. Pro: $24/month with unlimited lessons from private repos and larger tutor model. Team: $32 per learner per month with everything in Pro plus team dashboard and onboarding journeys. Enterprise: Custom pricing with SSO, audit logs and self-hosting. Open source (free forever with MCP search, session movement, and open source access); Pro ($20 per seat/month billed monthly or $200 per year with 5-day free trial); Team (custom pricing agreed on a call).
Key features
  • Breaks tasks into small steps that must pass before advancing
  • Works with public and private repositories
  • Never writes code for you, only hints and guidance
  • Concept recall scheduling with widening intervals
  • Real code execution and test passing
  • Bring your own model API key
  • CodeTrain CLI for private repositories
  • CodeTrain Open Skill for coding agents
  • Team dashboard with progress tracking
  • Search all AI coding sessions in under 1 second
  • Works with Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, OpenCode, Amp, pi, Grok, Antigravity, and Hermes
  • Local-first processing with no indexing setup required
  • Cross-app hotkey search (⌥⇧Space)
  • Continue sessions in any agent
  • Private workspaces for team collaboration
  • Shared skill library with per-agent toggles
  • CLI support for Linux, Windows, and remote servers
  • Plain language search with instant results
What makes it different
  • Never writes code—only guides through Socratic questions and hints
  • Tests actually run and must pass before advancing
  • Learns from your own codebase, not generic exercises
  • Records unaided work, proving true capability
  • Code stays local with bring-your-own-key option
  • Never repeat the same solution to your agents—instant context from your entire history
  • Zero setup required—works immediately with existing sessions
  • Fully private by default with granular sharing controls
  • Works across all major AI coding agents from one unified search
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)23 no change since last check33 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)58
Citation Flow (Majestic)2829
Referring domains (Majestic)86148

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