Scratch

A free visual programming language and online community for creating interactive stories, games, and animations.

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Overview

Scratch is a block-based visual programming language and online platform designed primarily for children ages 8 to 16, enabling users to create interactive projects such as stories, games, and animations through drag-and-drop coding blocks.

Last updated: Sep 9, 2026

Key Features

Block-based Visual Programming Interface

Users create interactive projects by dragging and dropping code blocks representing programming concepts.

Hardware Extensions Support

Supports integration with devices like micro:bit, Makey Makey, LEGO WeDo 2.0, LEGO SPIKE Prime, and Vernier Go Direct Sensors via Scratch Link.

Rich Tutorials and Guided Projects

Includes embedded tutorials and project starters such as "Animate A Name" and "Make a Pong Game" to assist learning.

Offline Editors Available

Offers offline versions including Scratch 1.4, Scratch 2.0, and Scratch Desktop 3.0 for various operating systems.

Multilingual Support

Available in over 40 languages and used worldwide in more than 150 countries.

Online Community Sharing Platform

Enables users to publish projects and receive feedback within a moderated, constructive community.

Pros

Completely free to use with no subscription fees.
Designed to foster creativity, systematic reasoning, and collaboration skills.
Accessible via modern web browsers and multiple offline editors across platforms.

Cons

Editing is not supported on mobile phones, only project viewing.
Requires Scratch Link installation for hardware device connectivity.
Internet Explorer is not supported as a browser for online use.

Pricing

Scratch pricing plans
Plan	Price	Highlights
Free	Free	Full access to online Scratch Editor Access to Scratch community and project sharing Offline editors available for download

Pricing is collected from the official Scratch website and may change. Always confirm with the vendor.

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Key Features

Block-based Visual Programming Interface

Users create interactive projects by dragging and dropping code blocks representing programming concepts.

Hardware Extensions Support

Supports integration with devices like micro:bit, Makey Makey, LEGO WeDo 2.0, LEGO SPIKE Prime, and Vernier Go Direct Sensors via Scratch Link.

Rich Tutorials and Guided Projects

Includes embedded tutorials and project starters such as "Animate A Name" and "Make a Pong Game" to assist learning.

Offline Editors Available

Offers offline versions including Scratch 1.4, Scratch 2.0, and Scratch Desktop 3.0 for various operating systems.

Multilingual Support

Available in over 40 languages and used worldwide in more than 150 countries.

Online Community Sharing Platform

Enables users to publish projects and receive feedback within a moderated, constructive community.

Pros

Completely free to use with no subscription fees.
Designed to foster creativity, systematic reasoning, and collaboration skills.
Accessible via modern web browsers and multiple offline editors across platforms.

Cons

Editing is not supported on mobile phones, only project viewing.
Requires Scratch Link installation for hardware device connectivity.
Internet Explorer is not supported as a browser for online use.

Pricing

Scratch pricing plans
Plan	Price	Highlights
Free	Free	Full access to online Scratch Editor Access to Scratch community and project sharing Offline editors available for download

Pricing is collected from the official Scratch website and may change. Always confirm with the vendor.

Scratch

Overview

Key Features

Block-based Visual Programming Interface

Hardware Extensions Support

Rich Tutorials and Guided Projects

Offline Editors Available

Multilingual Support

Online Community Sharing Platform

Pros

Cons

Pricing

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

Ratings & reviews

Ratings & reviews

Community reviews (0)

Ratings & reviews

Community reviews (0)

Key Features

Block-based Visual Programming Interface

Hardware Extensions Support

Rich Tutorials and Guided Projects

Offline Editors Available

Multilingual Support

Online Community Sharing Platform

Pros

Cons

Pricing

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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