20 Best Scratch Alternatives 2023

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Scratch

Unlike Scratch, Snap targets not only kids but also high school and college students. The platform provides a solution for serious computer science study, while Scratch focuses on just the basics.

#Kids Education #Programming #Coding 558 social mentions

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Godot Engine

The primary difference between Godot Engine and Scratch is that Godot Engine supports 3D game development. Scratch, on the other hand, is limited to 2D to keep the platform simple.

#Game Development #Game Engine #3D Game Engine 447 social mentions

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GDevelop

GDevelop is described as a “free and easy game-making app.” It’s similar to Scratch in that it’s a no-code platform; it doesn’t require using programming languages. GDevelop is also free and open source.

#Game Development #Game Engine #3D Game Engine 75 social mentions

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Code.org

Nevertheless, the platform has the stats to prove its dependability. More than 67 million people use Code.org, including over two million teachers. In addition, the platform records over 208 million projects so far.

#Online Learning #Kids Education #Online Education 385 social mentions

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Snap

#API Tools #Developer Tools #Web Frameworks 28 social mentions

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Construct 3

Construct 3 has different pricing plans for individuals, businesses, and educational organizations. Despite this clear-cut difference, Scratch and Construct 3 have much in common.

#Game Development #Game Engine #3D Game Engine

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GameMaker

As a premium platform, GameMaker does feature more advanced game development options than Scratch. Forager, Undertale, and Hyper Light Drifter are some popular games created using GameMaker.

#Game Development #Game Engine #3D Game Engine

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ENIGMA

Like Scratch, you won’t pay to use Enigma. Also, the platform is open-source. However, Enigma supports more desktop platforms than Scratch.

#Game Development #Game Engine #3D Game Engine 1 social mentions

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Urho3D

Support for 3D development gives Urho3D a significant edge over Scratch for advanced programmers. Nevertheless, the platform is still highly reliable for creating 2D animations and games.

#Game Development #Game Engine #3D Game Engine 5 social mentions

10

Programming Hub

While Scratch is popular among desktop users, Programming Hub targets mobile users. As a result, the platform only features mobile applications for Android and iOS. It doesn’t have a desktop app, and you can’t use it online.

#Online Education #Online Learning #Programming 2 social mentions

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MonoGame

However, MonoGame takes an edge over Scratch with support for 3D. In addition, MonoGame works with codes, not just objects. It supports mainly C#, in addition to other .NET languages.

#Game Development #Game Engine #3D Game Engine 2 social mentions

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ClickTeam Fusion

It may not feature as many learning courses as Scratch, but Clickteam Fusion covers all the programming basics you need to know. You can cover it all in a few hours and start creating.

#Game Development #Game Engine #3D Game Engine

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ct.js

A significant difference between Ct.js and Scratch is that with Ct.js, you work with codes. Nevertheless, the code editor is intuitive with editable examples and demo codes.

#Game Development #Game Engine #3D Game Engine 3 social mentions

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Catrobat.org

Pocket Code is a free platform, but it’s not open-source like Scratch since it’s mobile-only. Nevertheless, you can contribute to its development by contacting the developers.

#IDE #Text Editors #Application Builder

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EduBlocks

EduBlocks has a built-in classroom tool to help teachers facilitate classes and assignments. Furthermore, there’s a built-in comprehensive Python 3 curriculum so teachers can start teaching on the go.

#Game Development #Kids Education #Game Engine 4 social mentions

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Coderbyte

Coderbyte is an ideal Scratch alternative if you need a challenging coding platform. While you can create games and animations with Coderbyte, the platform primarily aims to improve your coding skills.

#Online Education #Online Learning #Coding 13 social mentions

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Alice

In addition, you can download both current and previous versions of the tool. Alice 2, Alice 3 Netbeans Plugin, and Alice 3 are the three different available versions.

#Kids Education #Hospitality #Developer Tools 1 social mentions

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Gamesalad

GameSalad and Scratch are inseparable in terms of compatibility. Both platforms are available online and support Windows and Mac desktop devices.

#Game Development #Game Engine #3D Game Engine 4 social mentions

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microStudio

You can also download and use the desktop app on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Raspberry Pi. As a result, MicroStudio supports more desktop platforms than Scratch.

#Development #Gaming Software #Game Engine 9 social mentions

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Flax Engine

Flax Engine is free but only for personal use. If you publish your games, you have to pay a 4% royalty fee per quarter when your game earns up to $25,000.

#Game Engine #Game Development #3D Game Engine 11 social mentions

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EarSketch

More than 600,000 students in over 100 countries use EarSketch. While Scratch targets kids, EarSketch is more prevalent among high-school learners.

#Education #Kids Education #Coding