Build foundations in order
Choose a direction, complete each Activity in its domain sequence, and unlock the next one. Visible locks explain every prerequisite.
ONE PANDATASTIC PLATFORM * A STRUCTURED AND FUN JOURNEYBuild in order.
Build in order.
Go deeper when ready.
Free accounts tour TinkerPanda through structured Gated progression and focused catalogue previews. Citizen accounts remove catalogue limits, include one managed VM that stays on while you are logged in, unlock advanced practice and let you choose Gated mode or Free Roam. Free accounts do not include virtual machine access.
Secure monthly payments are handled by Stripe. £15/month, with no VAT currently added. Cancel anytime; access continues until the end of the paid period.Follow curiosity wherever it takes you
Open ordinary Activities in any order across the complete catalogue. Learning Path and Project prerequisites still protect their intended sequences.
Know exactly what changes
The Free tier is a genuine product tour, not an empty demo. Subscriber expands capacity, specialist content, assessment, community tools and features.
Estimated conversion from ECB reference rates dated 2026-11-03. Checkout charges £15 GBP; your card provider’s conversion rate may differ.
| Feature or benefit | Free | Citizen · £15/month ($20.12) |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Activity library | First 5 domains (excluding RHCSA/RHCE), Gated mode | ✓ All Activities, with Gated or Free Roam mode |
| Learning progression mode | Gated mode only | ✓ Choose Gated mode or Free Roam |
| Managed learner virtual machines | Not included | ✓ 1 VM — stays on while you are logged in |
| Learning Paths | First Learning Path | ✓ Every Learning Path |
| Micros | First 20% of the catalogue | ✓ Every Micro |
| Scenarios | First 20% of the catalogue | ✓ Every Scenario |
| Case Studies | First 3 Case Studies | ✓ Every Case Study |
| Mixed Environments | First 20% of the catalogue | ✓ Every Mixed Environment |
| Visual Models | First 2 interactive models | ✓ Every interactive model |
| Code Hub | First 4 guided builds | ✓ Every guided build |
| Lecture Library | Up to 10 distinct Lectures | ✓ Unlimited Lecture access |
| Spaced Review | Preview only | ✓ Full review queue and scheduling |
| Research Lab | Preview only | ✓ All research expeditions |
| Exams | Not included | ✓ Practice Exams |
| Certificates | Not included | ✓ Issue and manage earned Certificates |
| Skills Passport public sharing | Private mode only | ✓ Toggle your Skills Passport between private and public mode |
| Talents | Not included | ✓ Track skill strengths and progression from completed learning and assessments |
| Careers | Not included | ✓ Curated job listings, search and filters, requirements and career optimization wizard |
| Social Reputation | Not included | ✓ Rep up/down voting on Social Hub posts and replies, reputation totals and Community Hero/Leader progression |
| Message Board | Read benefit overview | ✓ Ask, answer and participate |
| Teams | Not included | ✓ Team learning and collaboration |
| Social Club | Not included | ✓ Connect and grow with fellow Citizens; features in preparation |
| PawMail private messaging | Not included | ✓ Private messaging between subscribers |
| Friends | Not included | ✓ Connect with fellow Citizens |
| Study Buddies | Not included | ✓ Up to 5 mutual study buddies, request replies and confirmations |
| PandaIM instant messaging | Not included | ✓ Chats, Paworites, unread badges, honks and per-user mute |
| PandaIM Toolbox | Not included | ✓ Shared Whiteboard, Todo List and PandaAssist; Voice Call coming soon |
| PandaIM shared Whiteboard | Not included | ✓ Draw together, choose marker colours and clear the board |
| PandaIM shared Todo List | Not included | ✓ Add, check off and remove shared tasks |
| PandaAssist | Not included | ✓ Desktop viewing and consent-based control with the PandaAssist helper |
| Activity social status | Not included | ✓ Show current content category or section to your community |
| Projects and their prerequisites | First 3 Projects; prerequisites apply | ✓ All Projects; prerequisites apply |
| Progress and profile | Included | ✓ Included |
| Achievements | Not included | ✓ Earn achievements for your learning and contributions |
| Titles and Honors | Not included | ✓ Earn role titles and special honors |
| More Pandas | 3 core Panda avatars | ✓ Expanded specialist Panda avatar gallery |
| ContextSense | 3 attempts per account | ✓ Unlimited use |
| Dynamic Glossary | 3 attempts per account | ✓ Unlimited use |
| TextBar reader tools | 3 attempts per account | ✓ Unlimited use |
| AI Assistant | Not included | ✓ Included |
| Global search and knowledge tools | Included | ✓ Included across the full catalogue |
| Support | Standard account support (ticket based) | ✓ Priority routing and 24/7 request intake (AI and human live chat and ticket based support) |
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