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Greenfoot vs Scratch: catalog facts
Greenfoot	Scratch
Free Free to download.	Free Free to use.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Visual feedback while writing real Java code Official textbook and teacher community	Visual blocks remove the need to learn syntax first Runs in the browser
Focused on education rather than general development Java only	Aimed at beginners rather than production programming Community features are public and need moderation for young users
Downloadable app	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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