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Greenfoot vs Alice: catalog facts
Greenfoot	Alice
Free Free to download.	Free Free to download, supported by donors and partners.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Visual feedback while writing real Java code Official textbook and teacher community	Drag-and-drop coding with 3D results Large set of lessons and curricula for teachers
Focused on education rather than general development Java only	Aimed at beginners and classrooms Projects are tied to Alice's own environment
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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