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MakeCode Arcade vs Scratch: catalog facts
MakeCode Arcade	Scratch
Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.	Free Free to use.
Web	Web
Includes an interactive game simulator Supports compatible handheld game hardware	Visual blocks remove the need to learn syntax first Runs in the browser
Hardware deployment depends on the supported board and project constraints.	Aimed at beginners rather than production programming Community features are public and need moderation for young users
Web application	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 September 23, 2026

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