Software Alternatives & Startups

Microbit

BBC's handheld, programmable computer given free to UK kids.

Microbit

Microbit Alternatives & Competitors

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    Scratch is the programming language & online community where young people create stories, games, & animations.

    Key Scratch features:

    Engaging Interface Community Support Educational Value Drag-and-Drop Programming

    Open Source

    /scratch-alternatives
  2. 5

    Learn programming with a multiplayer live coding strategy game.

    Key CodeCombat features:

    Interactive Learning Beginner Friendly Multiple Programming Languages Community Support

    /codecombat-alternatives
  3. Changelog software that turns GitHub commits into release notes your users actually see — inside your app. Built for founders and teams who ship fast.

    Key ReleasePad features:

    AI Release Notes from GitHub In-App Changelog Widget Public Changelog Page

    Try for free paid Free Trial $35 / Monthly Sponsored

    Try for free
  4. 3

    Code.org is a non-profit whose goal is to expose all students to computer programming.

    Key Code.org features:

    Accessibility User-Friendly Interface Comprehensive Curriculum Interactive Learning

    /code-org-alternatives
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    A free, open-source offline documentation browser that puts documentation for every major language and framework one instant search away, on Linux and Windows.

    Key Zeal features:

    Offline Access Speed Customizability Cross-Platform

    Open Source free

    /zeal-alternatives
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    Python for microcontrollers.

    Key Micro Python features:

    Lightweight Python Compatibility Real-Time Capabilities Active Community

    Open Source

    /micro-python-alternatives
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    Kite helps you write code faster by bringing the web's programming knowledge into your editor.

    Key Kite features:

    Code Completion Documentation Multi-language Support Integration with Popular IDEs

    Open Source

    /kite-alternatives
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    Best Courses. Top Institutions. Learn anytime, anywhere.

    Key edX features:

    High-Quality Courses Variety of Subjects Verified Certificates Flexible Learning

    /edx-alternatives
  9. 1

    Learn to code JavaScript by playing game.

    Key Screeps features:

    Educational Value Real-time Strategy Persistent World Community and Collaboration

    /screeps-alternatives
  10. 1

    Drag n drop code to make and play games online and on various hardware.

    /microsoft-makecode-arcade-alternatives
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    Build and debug modern web and cloud applications, by Microsoft.

    Key VS Code features:

    Cross-platform Extensibility Integrated Git Performance

    Open Source

    /vs-code-alternatives
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    Code, create, andlearn together. Use our free, collaborative, in-browser IDE to code in 50+ languages — without spending a second on setup.

    Key replit features:

    Ease of Use Collaborative Coding Supports Multiple Languages Cloud-Based

    /replit-alternatives
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    Learn to program Python for free.

    Key Invent With Python features:

    Beginner-Friendly Free Resources Hands-On Projects Step-by-Step Instructions

    /invent-with-python-alternatives
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    A game for learning CSS flexbox.

    Key Flexbox Froggy features:

    Interactive Learning Visual Feedback Gamified Experience Progressive Difficulty

    Open Source

    /flexbox-froggy-alternatives
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