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Brilliant review

An interactive learning app for math, science, data and computer science, with short hands-on lessons and real-time feedback.

By the DBotMaker research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

Capabilities (40%)
7.6
Ease of setup (30%)
8.8
Value (30%)
7.6

Brilliant is a good first step for people who want to understand how programs think before they learn a full language. Premium includes 40+ interactive courses with real-time feedback, and the computer science path includes Thinking in Code, Programming with Variables, Thinking in Python, Programming with Functions, Algorithmic Thinking and Computer Science Fundamentals. Lessons are short and interactive, and Koji, the AI tutor, is part of Premium. A family plan includes 6 seats, and one subscription works across all devices with no ads or in-app purchases. The limits for this list are clear: most of the catalog covers math, science and data, there are no certificates or portfolio projects listed, and you will need another app to build real software. Our location only showed prices in Polish zloty, so the USD price is pending. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not take the courses.

Who it is for

beginners who want to learn programming logic before syntax

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

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Key features

  • 40+ interactive courses with real-time feedback on Premium
  • Computer science courses such as Thinking in Code, Thinking in Python and Algorithmic Thinking
  • Data analysis and math courses alongside programming
  • Tutoring by Koji, Brilliant's AI tutor, with Premium
  • Family plan with 6 seats included

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: One subscription across all devices
  • Strength: No in-app purchases or ads on Premium
  • Strength: Over 100,000 5-star reviews, per Brilliant
  • Weakness: Most of the catalog is math and science, not programming
  • Weakness: No code editor projects or certificates are listed
  • Weakness: USD price could not be confirmed from our location

Key facts

  • Courses: 40+ on Premium
  • CS courses: Thinking in Code, Thinking in Python and more
  • Family plan: 6 seats
  • Platforms: Web and mobile
  • Price: USD check pending

Where it ranks

Brilliant is No. 10 in our Best Learn To Code Apps verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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