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MakeCode Arcade vs Greenfoot: catalog facts
MakeCode Arcade	Greenfoot
Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.	Free Free to download.
Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Includes an interactive game simulator Supports compatible handheld game hardware	Visual feedback while writing real Java code Official textbook and teacher community
Hardware deployment depends on the supported board and project constraints.	Focused on education rather than general development Java only
Web application	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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