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CodeTrain vs y

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CodeTrain compared with y
DetailCodeTrain logo CodeTrainy logo y
What it doesSocratic AI coding tutor that teaches by asking, never by writing code A Mac coding agent app for Claude Code and Codex that reshapes itself live
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Open source
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. Free
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
  • Run Claude Code and Codex agents in parallel
  • Isolated workspaces for each coding session
  • Modify feature for real-time app interface changes
  • Live application modifications without restart
  • Keep app modifications across updates
  • Real tool calls and code execution
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
  • Self-modifying app that reshapes its own interface live based on natural language requests
  • Open source and free, built to be reshaped by developers
  • Run multiple coding agents in parallel with isolated workspaces
  • Instant UI changes applied without restarting the app
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)21 −2 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)53
Citation Flow (Majestic)2818
Referring domains (Majestic)869

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