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Scratch vs Music Blocks: catalog facts
Scratch	Music Blocks
Free Free to use.	Free Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Web	Linux, Web
Visual blocks remove the need to learn syntax first Runs in the browser	Combines music theory with programming concepts Block-based, no typing needed
Aimed at beginners rather than production programming Community features are public and need moderation for young users	Aimed at learners rather than music production Block interface can feel limiting for experienced programmers
Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: AGPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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