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MakeCode Arcade vs Entry: catalog facts
MakeCode Arcade	Entry
Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.	Free Free to use online and as a desktop download.
Web	macOS, Web
Includes an interactive game simulator Supports compatible handheld game hardware	Block coding aimed at students and classrooms Exercises tied to school textbooks
Hardware deployment depends on the supported board and project constraints.	Interface and materials are mainly in Korean Aimed at beginners rather than text-based programming
Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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