Software Alternatives & Startups

Scratch

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

Scratch

Scratch Alternatives & Competitors

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    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
  2. 58

    Feature-packed 2D and 3D open source game engine.

    Key Godot Engine features:

    Open Source Platform Support Scene System GDScript

    Open Source

    /godot-engine-alternatives
  3. Jaah is Just Another Agentic Harness, for production-grade AI-generated code. Coding agents write the code. Jaah makes it production-grade.

    Try for free freemium Sponsored

    Try for free
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    GDevelop is an open-source game making software designed to be used by everyone.

    Key GDevelop features:

    User-Friendly Interface Cross-Platform Export Free and Open Source Extensive Documentation

    Open Source

    /gdevelop-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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    Snap (formerly BYOB) is a visual, drag-and-drop programming language.

    Key Snap features:

    Educational Value Accessibility Visual Programming Community and Resources

    Open Source

    /snap-alternatives
  7. 30

    The multiplatform game creation tools for everyone.

    Key Unity features:

    Cross-Platform Compatibility Extensive Asset Store User-Friendly Interface Strong Community Support

    Open Source

    /unity-alternatives
  8. 16

    Learn programming with a multiplayer live coding strategy game.

    Key CodeCombat features:

    Interactive Learning Beginner Friendly Multiple Programming Languages Community Support

    /codecombat-alternatives
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    Blockly is a library for building visual programming editors.

    Key Blockly features:

    User-Friendly Educational Value Cross-Language Support Customizability

    Open Source

    /blockly-alternatives
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    Learn the technical skills you need for the job you want. As leaders in online education and learning to code, we’ve taught over 45 million people using a tested curriculum and an interactive learning environment.

    Key Codecademy features:

    Interactive Learning Wide Range of Courses Beginner-Friendly Flexible Learning Paths

    /codecademy-alternatives
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    Unreal Engine 4 is a suite of integrated tools for game developers to design and build games, simulations, and visualizations.

    Key Unreal Engine features:

    High-Quality Graphics Blueprint Visual Scripting Cross-Platform Support Large and Active Community

    /unreal-engine-alternatives
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    Game Worlds for Kids to Learn Programming.

    Key Tynker features:

    Interactive Learning Diverse Curriculum Game-Based Projects Progress Tracking

    /tynker-alternatives
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    Make iOS (iPhone/iPad), Android, Flash, Windows & Mac games without code using Stencyl.

    Key Stencyl features:

    Ease of Use Cross-Platform Support Extensive Documentation Integrated Graphics Editor

    Open Source

    /stencyl-alternatives
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    Learn to code by helping nonprofits.

    Key Free Code Camp features:

    Comprehensive Curriculum Project-Based Learning Community Support Real-World Non-Profit Projects

    /free-code-camp-alternatives
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