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RacketChez Scheme
Free

Free and open source, supported by donations.

 Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, Command line
  • Macros that let you build your own languages
  • Cross-platform GUI framework included
  • Complete Scheme implementation with compiler and tools
  • Regular versioned releases with detailed release notes
  • Smaller ecosystem than mainstream languages
  • Lisp-style syntax takes adjustment for newcomers
  • Scheme is a niche language with a smaller ecosystem
  • Homepage offers little introductory material
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 OR MIT License: Apache-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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