Scratch

Open source

Free block-based coding platform from MIT for children to create interactive stories, games, and animations.

by Scratch FoundationOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): block-based-coding, kids-coding, stem-education, creative-learning, moderated-communityVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): SaaSVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerified
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/scratchfoundation/scratch-editorVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): AGPL-3.0Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Block-based coding interface with drag-and-snapping blocks and no tricky syntax, Asset library of characters, backdrops, sounds, and graphics, Safe, moderated online community with an expert team of moderators, Project remixing from starter projects shared by other Scratchers, Beginner-friendly tutorials, video guides, and starter projects inside the editorVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): community, help_centerVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Kids creating stories, games, and animations with block-based coding in a free, moderated community.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individualVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Creative learning and coding education for kids, Bringing stories, games, and animations to life, Sharing projects with peers in a kid-friendly community, Visualizing math equations and school conceptsVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): beginnerVerified

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 3.0Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 2007Verified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): foundationVerified

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