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 a online education service in the development category. There are nine alternatives to MakeCode for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, Linux and SaaS 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 Visualmodder.

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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...

    80 Scratch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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  4. 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
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    Main Window
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  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 ... ).

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    • Windows
    eBlock screenshot 1
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  6. Visualmodder icon

    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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  8. CodeItLearn icon

    CodeItLearn

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    Browser-based coding studio for ages 5–18 where learners describe a website, game or quiz, play a first version, then edit its colours and behavior. They can inspect HTML, CSS and JavaScript, follow 31 beginner Python lessons, and run code in a playground.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    A project open in the CodeIt studio, with the view that shows the code behind it.
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  9. 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
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    Code Kit screenshot 1
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  10. AgentCubes icon

    AgentCubes

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    AgentCubes is a visual coding platform that helps students learn programming by creating 2D and 3D games, completing guided coding quests, and building scientific simulations.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • US flagUnited States
    AgentCubes 3D adventure game demo
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  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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