Scratch Alternatives

Scratch is described as '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' and is a very popular Code Learning service in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Scratch for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Scratch alternative is GDevelop, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Scratch are Code.org, Snap!, microStudio and Pocket Code.

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Scratch alternatives are mainly Game Development Tools, but if you're looking for Code Learning Services or Programming Languages you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Drag and Drop, Android, iPad and Linux. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Scratch.
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  1. GDevelop icon

    GDevelop

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    GDevelop is an open-source game making software designed to be used by everyone. Any kind of 2D games can be created with it and no programming skills are required to get started. Logic of games are made using visual events.

    121 GDevelop alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    The new editor interface, which now supports 3D editing.
     
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    Not only does G-develop allow you to do all sorts of exports, but also is very easy to use, and is free! one of the best engines in my opinion.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think GDevelop is a great Scratch alternative.

    • GDevelop is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Scratch.

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

    • GDevelop is Freemium and Open SourceScratch is Free and Open Source
    • GDevelop is LightweightScratch is not according to our users
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    Code.org

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    Code.org is a non-profit whose goal is to expose all students to computer programming. We believe that computer programming is a liberal art; it's something EVERY student in the world should be exposed to at some point in their childhood education.

    102 Code.org alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    Code Lab
     
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    that it looks the same, but acts different.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    philipvanoosten
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    Does not need flash. Great lessons.

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    • Most users think Code.org is a great Scratch alternative.

    • Code.org is Free and ProprietaryScratch is Free and Open Source
  4. Snap! icon

    Snap!

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    Snap! is a broadly inviting programming language for kids and adults that's also a platform for serious study of computer science.

    19 Snap! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Online
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    Nils Ax
    Positive
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    It was originaly a modification of scratch,

    Guest
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    it has everything that scratch does ...and even more

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    Because it is also (almost) completely like it

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    • Almost everyone thinks Snap! is a great Scratch alternative.

    • Snap! is Free and Open SourceScratch is also Free and Open Source
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    Construct 3

    Browser-based 2D game creation engine using a visual event-driven system, integrates JavaScript for advanced development, requires no installation or prior programming, supports exporting to HTML5, mobile platforms, Xbox One, and...

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    Pocket Code

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    Pocket Code allows you to create your own games, animations, interactive music videos, and many kind of other apps, directly on your phone or tablet.

    21 Pocket Code alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    it can run scratch projects

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    Is uses the same block-style as Scratch, however, it works on Android phones

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    Guest
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    cuz it haz Scratch2Catrobat Converter! made my own clicker!

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    • Almost everyone thinks Pocket Code is a great Scratch alternative.

    • Pocket Code is Free and Open SourceScratch is also Free and Open Source
    • Pocket Code is Privacy focusedScratch is not according to our users
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    Construct 2

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    Scirra Construct is a 2D game development engine with a focus on building games visually. No programming is required though the software uses a visual method for event handling that relies on programming concepts like variables, loops and conditions.

    76 Construct 2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    GameMaker

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    Welcome to the home of GameMaker, the fastest and friendliest cross-platform game development technology out there. GameMaker has been completely redeveloped with usability and efficiency at its core, allowing developers to create games within a single code base and then publish...

    77 GameMaker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
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    GameMaker studio is commercial while scratch is under the MIT license so it's completely free

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think GameMaker is a great Scratch alternative, some don't.

    • GameMaker is Freemium and ProprietaryScratch is Free and Open Source
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    ct.js

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    ct.js is a 2D game editor (desktop app) based on web technologies. It aims to be an extensible yet simple game-making tool, accessible for both newbies and experienced game developers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Room editor
     
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    RPG Maker

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    Suite for building 2D top-down role-playing games with detailed map, tile, and sprite editors, traditional turn-based mechanics, dialog and encounter tools, custom scripting, asset support, and publishing options, suitable for both beginners and advanced users.

    75 RPG Maker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
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    Anipe
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    only for rpgs and its paid, nothing like scratch

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    • RPG Maker is the most popular commercial alternative to Scratch.

    • RPG Maker is Paid and ProprietaryScratch is Free and Open Source
    • RPG Maker is LightweightScratch is not according to our users
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    ScratchJr

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    Coding is the new literacy! With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) can program their own interactive stories and games. In the process, they learn to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively on the computer.

    27 ScratchJr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    Nikolas Paiva
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    It is NOT an scratch alternative but a Meet the Wonderblocks alternative

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    • ScratchJr is Free and ProprietaryScratch is Free and Open Source
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    Blockly

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    Blockly is a library for building visual programming editors. Users can drag blocks together to build an application. No typing required.

    22 Blockly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    a convoluted way of 'solving' the Maze demo
     
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    Open source, actively developed.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Blockly is Free and Open SourceScratch is also Free and Open Source
    • Blockly is CustomizableScratch is not according to our users
  15. MakeCode icon

    MakeCode

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    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...

    9 MakeCode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Block Editor - Students can start coding with colored blocks
     
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    Comments about MakeCode as an Alternative to Scratch
    linuxplayer
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    Can convert visual code to python or javascript with the click of a button. Both use javascript now

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    • MakeCode is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Scratch.

    • MakeCode is Free and Open SourceScratch is also Free and Open Source
    • MakeCode is LightweightScratch is not according to our users
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