Scratux Alternatives

Scratux is described as 'Block-based visual programming language targeted primarily at children. Basically Scratux aims to provide Open Source Linux binaries of Scratch Desktop' and is an app in the education & reference category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Scratux for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Linux, Mac and iPhone apps. The best Scratux alternative is Scratch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Scratux are Code.org, Whimtale, ScratchJr and Flowgorithm.

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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
    Scratch screenshot 1
     

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

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

    • Scratch is Free and Open SourceScratux is also Free and Open Source
  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.

    102 Code.org alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Code Lab
     
  4. Whimtale icon

    Whimtale

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    Whimtale is a small game engine and a fantasy console for making interactive stories where you can navigate the worlds you create and talk with stuff!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Game example 1
     
  5. ScratchJr icon

    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.

    26 ScratchJr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    ScratchJr screenshot 1
     

    • ScratchJr is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Scratux.

    • ScratchJr is Free and ProprietaryScratux is Free and Open Source
  6. Flowgorithm icon

    Flowgorithm

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

    45 Flowgorithm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window
     
  7. Blockly icon

    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
     
  9. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Block Editor - Students can start coding with colored blocks
     

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

    • MakeCode is Free and Open SourceScratux is also Free and Open Source
    • MakeCode is LightweightScratux is not according to our users
  10. Alice icon

    Alice

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    Alice is an innovative 3D programming environment that makes it easy to create an animation for telling a story, playing an interactive game, or a video to share on the web. Alice is a teaching tool for introductory computing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Alice screenshot 1
     
  12. PaletAI icon

    PaletAI

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    PaletAI screenshot 1
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    PaletAI screenshot 3
     

    • PaletAI is the most popular iPhone alternative to Scratux.

    • PaletAI is Free and ProprietaryScratux is Free and Open Source
  13. Glicode icon

    Glicode

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    GLICODE TM turns every packet of Pocky into a bite-sized coding lesson. By laying out Pocky in the right order, you can use Japan’s (and the world's) favourite snacks to learn algorithmic thinking in a fun and engaging way.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Glicode screenshot 1
     

    • Glicode is the most popular Android alternative to Scratux.

    • Glicode is Free and ProprietaryScratux is Free and Open Source
  14. 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
    Scrotchh screenshot 1
     
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