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About

In minutes, you can set up your online school and create an online course that looks professional and that meets the most stringent learning requirements. It’s safer and more convenient than free alternatives like Moodle and far cheaper than commercial LMS software like Blackboard. Quiz builder with integrated multimedia, math, science, music and coding notation modules. And that's just scratching the surface of the system's capabilities. There are literally dozens of additional integrated learning object types and course activities that you can easily deploy within your courses, providing learning materials and evaluations. Additional integrations with services like Microsoft Office and Google Appls allow greater connection to existing staff or school operations and user convenience. Single-sign-on (SSO) solutions are available, to connect your LMS site with other services or operations on your existing commercial or educational website.

About

Scratch is a free visual programming language and online community where anyone can create their own stories, games, and animations. Developed by the MIT Media Lab, Scratch is designed primarily for users aged 8–16, but it is used by all ages and has a sizeable adult user base. The platform utilizes a block-based interface, allowing users to drag and connect code blocks to create programs, making it accessible for beginners. Scratch is used in many different settings, schools, museums, libraries, community centers, and homes. The platform supports over 70 languages, enabling a global community of users to share and remix projects. As of February 2023, the Scratch community has more than 103 million users and over 123 million shared projects. The website offers resources for parents and educators, including guides and tutorials to support learning and teaching. Scratch is taught and used in after-school centers, schools, and colleges, as well as other public knowledge institutions.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Online training platform for nonprofits, educators and trainers

Audience

Educators wanting a platform to introduce students to the fundamentals of programming and creative problem-solving

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$99 per month
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

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ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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features 5.0 / 5
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Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • The most prominent advantage of Scratch lies in its extremely low barrier to entry. By replacing complex syntax with an intuitive block-based building system, it allows beginners to quickly grasp the core logic of programming and focus their energy on creative implementation. This efficient workflow is not only ideal for rapid prototyping but also makes it a powerful tool for developing simple graphical applications and small interactive projects. Furthermore, Scratch boasts strong cross-platform capabilities, delivering a highly consistent experience whether on Windows, macOS, Linux desktops, or within an HTML environment via a browser. This versatility makes it widely used in education globally for cultivating computational thinking, but its practical value extends to the commercial sector as well. For instance, it can be effectively used to create interactive product demos, simple brand promotion games, or serve as a rapid prototyping tool for proof-of-concept—its development efficiency and cross-platform distribution potential should not be underestimated.

Cons

  • As a tool designed for beginners, Scratch has clear functional limitations. It lacks the ability to dynamically execute string-based code, like Python’s exec(), preventing flexible self-modification or iteration of program logic at runtime. Additionally, its approach to data and resource management tends to be static, making it difficult to handle complex data structures or dynamic resource loading. Moreover, due to the lack of native support for 3D graphics and the absence of advanced language features (such as complex algorithm libraries), developers may feel constrained when project complexity exceeds a certain threshold, making it challenging to implement more professional or performance-intensive work.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Educadium
Founded: 2008
www.educadium.com

Company Information

Scratch
Founded: 2013
United States
scratch.mit.edu/

Alternatives

Alternatives

Buildbox

Buildbox

8Cell

Categories

Categories

Game Engines Supported

Learning Management Systems (LMS) Features

Academic / Education Supported
Asynchronous Learning Supported
Blended Learning Supported
Built-In Course Authoring Supported
Corporate / Business Supported
Customizable Not Supported
eCommerce Supported
eLearning Companies Supported
Gamification Not Supported
Learner Portal Supported
Mobile Learning Supported
Open Source Not Supported
SCORM Compliance Supported
Synchronous Learning Not Supported
Video Conferencing Not Supported

Integrations

Android Not Supported
Apple iOS Not Supported
Apple iPadOS Not Supported
Connect Supported
Subscription DNA Supported
Ubuntu Not Supported
Windows 11 Not Supported

Integrations

Android Supported
Apple iOS Supported
Apple iPadOS Supported
Connect Not Supported
Subscription DNA Not Supported
Ubuntu Supported
Windows 11 Supported
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