MakeCode Alternatives

MakeCode is described as 'Microsoft MakeCode brings computer science to life for all students with fun projects, immediate results, and both block and text editors for learners at different levels. It's a free, open source platform for creating engaging computer science learning experiences that' and is an app in the development category. There are nine alternatives to MakeCode for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Linux, Mac and iPhone apps. The best MakeCode alternative is Scratch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MakeCode are Hyperskill - JetBrains Academy, Flowgorithm, eBlock and PaletAI.

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  1. Scratch icon

    Scratch

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    Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. As young people create and share Scratch projects, they learn important mathematical and computational ideas...

    75 Scratch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    • Scratch is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to MakeCode.

    • Scratch is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MakeCode.

    • Scratch is Free and Open SourceMakeCode is also Free and Open Source
  4. Flowgorithm icon

    Flowgorithm

     15 likes

    Flowgorithm is a free application that helps you create programs using simple flowcharts.

    45 Flowgorithm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window
     
  5. eBlock icon

    eBlock

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    A Scratch-based application with which you can program a wide variety of devices (Arduino, BBC micro:bit, STM32, SAMD51, ESP32, NRF5 ... ).

    13 eBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. PaletAI icon

    PaletAI

     1 like

    App to create, play, and share AI-generated mobile games, no coding required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    • PaletAI is the most popular iPhone alternative to MakeCode.

    • PaletAI is Free and ProprietaryMakeCode is Free and Open Source
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    Visualmodder

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    Visualmodder.org presents a free "learn to code" educational plugin designed for Minecraft servers, simplifying the process of teaching coding to children and beginners. Block coding is employed to ensure a user-friendly experience, while building a strong foundation in programming.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    Examples of programmed builds
     
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    Scratux

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    Scratux is a block-based visual programming language targeted primarily at children. Basically Scratux aims to provide Open Source Linux binaries of Scratch Desktop.

    12 Scratux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Scratux looks like Scratch 3
     
  10. Code Kit icon

    Code Kit

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    Code Kit by EduKits is software which allows users to create their own Arduino programs from scratch without writing a single line of code (C++ code, that is). Functionality is designed and organised using colourful, drag-and-drop blocks which represent different operations and...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Code Kit screenshot 1
     
  11. Scrotchh icon

    Scrotchh

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    Scrotchh is a free programming language based on Scratch by MIT. It is easy to make your own dream games with blocks! try it now for free!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Scratch
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