Best Free Alternatives to Scratch in 2026

Research-based interactive science and math simulations for exploring STEM concepts through virtual experiments.

Front-end development playground and social coding environment for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, live previews, and sharable experiments.

Former collaborative web coding and hosting platform; now mainly a legacy reference after shutdown of hosting and core service access.

Advanced blocks-based programming language from UC Berkeley for teaching real computer science concepts beyond beginner block coding.

Open-source blocks-based programming library for building custom visual coding editors and educational coding experiences.

Education-focused browser coding environment for Python, HTML, and shareable interactive code, but scheduled to shut down in early August 2026.

Free graphing and math activity platform with graphing, geometry, 3D, and classroom tools for visual math learning.

Free Autodesk web app for beginner-friendly 3D design, electronics simulation, and coding-based STEM projects.

Free math platform combining graphing, geometry, algebra, statistics, calculus, and classroom resources in one ecosystem.

Introductory coding app for ages 5-7 that teaches sequencing and logic through animated stories and games.

Classic browser code playground for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript snippets, demos, experiments, and bug reproductions.

Coding education platform for kids with block coding, Python, JavaScript, game creation, Minecraft, robotics, and STEM pathways.