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 app in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Scratch for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Linux, Mac 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 ct.js.

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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...

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Scratch alternatives page was last updated May 10, 2022
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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.

    113 GDevelop alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    The new editor interface, which now supports 3D editing.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Visual Programming
    3.  Multiplatform
    4.  Support for HTML5
    5.  Multiplatform Export
    6.  Material design
    7.  Event management
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Support for scripting
    12.  Multiple languages

    GDevelop VS Scratch

     
    Comments about GDevelop as an Alternative to Scratch
    Guest
    Positive •Sep 7, 2019
    2

    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.

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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
  2. Code.org icon

    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.

    101 Code.org alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Code Lab

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Fullscreen support
    2.  Visual Programming
    3.  Tutorials

    Code.org VS Scratch

     
    Comments about Code.org as an Alternative to Scratch
    Guest
    Positive •Dec 23, 2019
    0

    that it looks the same, but acts different.

    philipvanoosten
    Positive •Mar 23, 2018
    -3

    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.

    17 Snap! alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Snap! screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Scratch-Block programming
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Visual Programming
    6.  Object-oriented Language

    Snap! VS Scratch

     
    Comments about Snap! as an Alternative to Scratch
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    Nils Ax
    Positive •May 27, 2019
    2

    It was originaly a modification of scratch,

    Guest
    Positive •Dec 17, 2020
    1

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

    Guest
    Positive •Sep 4, 2020
    0

    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
  5. microStudio icon

    microStudio

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    microStudio is a free game engine online. Create games, learn programming, play, share, prototype and jam!.

    168 microStudio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Raspberry Pi
    microStudio screenshot 1

    microStudio Features

    1.  Embedded tutorials
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Multiple export options
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline

    microStudio VS Scratch

     
  6. ct.js icon

    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.

    45 ct.js alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Room editor

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  2D Game Engine
    2.  2D Game Creation
    3.  Support for Javascript
    4.  Export to HTML
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Coding Required
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Modular System
    12.  Support for HTML5

    ct.js VS Scratch

     
  7. Pocket Code icon

    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.

    19 Pocket Code alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    Pocket Code screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Scratch-Block programming
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  2D Game Creation
    5.  Multiplayer
    6.  Single player
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Sandbox
    11.  Windows-like
    12.  Integrated Android Emulator

    Pocket Code VS Scratch

     
    Comments about Pocket Code as an Alternative to Scratch
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    Guest
    Positive •Jun 23, 2017
    0

    it can run scratch projects

    Guest
    Positive •Jul 25, 2017
    0

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

    Guest
    Positive •Sep 14, 2019
    0

    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 Multiplayer and 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.

    74 Construct 2 alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Construct 2 screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Construct 2 was taken off of the market in July 1, 2020, full support will be ceased in July 1, 2021.https://www.construct.net/en/make-games/buy-construct?action=c2retirement

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Portable
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Drag and Drop
    6.  Visual Programming
    7.  Web-Based

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  10. GameMaker icon

    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...

    74 GameMaker alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    GameMaker screenshot 1

    GameMaker Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Portable
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Sprite sheets
    6.  Code Completion

    GameMaker VS Scratch

     
    Comments about GameMaker as an Alternative to Scratch
    Guest
    Negative •Jun 10, 2020
    0

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

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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
  11. RPG Maker icon

    RPG Maker

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    The RPG Maker software series is a set of game creation suites aimed at easy 2D role playing game creation. With an emphasis on JRPG gameplay mechanics, the suites typically include map, tile and sprite editors, character, encounter and dialog tools, among countless other...

    85 RPG Maker alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    RPG Maker VX Ace

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Royalty free
    3.  2D Game Creation
    4.  Visual Programming
    5.  Royalty free assets
    6.  Textured tiles
    7.  Text boxes

    RPG Maker VS Scratch

     
    Comments about RPG Maker as an Alternative to Scratch
    Anipe
    Negative •May 10, 2022
    1

    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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