Scaler
Indian online upskilling programmes in software engineering, data science, DevOps and AI for working professionals.
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About Scaler
Scaler is an Indian edtech company, run by InterviewBit, that sells long online programmes for people who already work in tech or want to move into it. Its main Academy programmes run for about a year and cover software and AI engineering, data science and machine learning, DevOps and cloud, and AI engineering for customer-facing roles. Teaching mixes live classes, recorded lectures, coding and system-design labs, mock interviews and one-to-one mentoring from engineers at larger tech companies, with an AI helper built into the practice environment. Scaler also lists degree and certificate tracks run with partner universities, plus a set of free short courses and tutorials on its Topics site. It is aimed at Indian engineers aiming for product-company jobs and bigger salaries, and it publishes its own placement reports. Programmes are paid and priced per cohort; you talk to a counsellor before enrolling rather than buying online. It works in a web browser and through a mobile app.
Best for: Indian software and data professionals who want a long, mentored programme to switch to a better tech job.
Pros and cons
What works
- Structured year-long tracks with live classes and one-to-one mentors
- Strong focus on DSA, system design and interview practice
- Large alumni network and published placement data
Why people leave
- Expensive compared with self-paced course sites
- Enrolment goes through a sales call instead of clear online pricing
- Schedule of live classes is built around Indian time zones
Scaler vs upGrad, Udacity and Coursera
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upGrad68.8Another Indian upskilling company, with university-backed degrees and certificates in tech and business.
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Udacity64.8Project-based Nanodegrees in AI and data on a monthly subscription instead of a big upfront fee.
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Coursera58.3University and company certificates you can take at your own pace for far less money.
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GeeksforGeeks51.2Free DSA tutorials and practice problems for interview prep, with cheaper paid courses.
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freeCodeCamp49.0Completely free coding curriculum and certifications if you can learn without mentors.
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Scaler: common questions
What is Scaler?
Scaler: Indian online upskilling programmes in software engineering, data science, DevOps and AI for working professionals. Best for indian software and data professionals who want a long, mentored programme to switch to a better tech job. Available for Web and Android.
Is Scaler free?
No, Scaler is a paid product.
Is Scaler open source?
No, Scaler is not open source.
What platforms does Scaler run on?
Scaler is available for Web and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Scaler?
The highest-ranked Scaler alternatives right now are upGrad, Udacity and Coursera. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
Scaler vs upGrad: what's the difference?
Both Scaler and upGrad are paid products. Only upGrad runs on iOS.