Scratch vs Processing: catalog facts
 Scratch |  Processing |
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Free Free to use. |
Free Free and open source. |
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Web |
Linux |
- Visual blocks remove the need to learn syntax first
- Runs in the browser
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- Immediate visual feedback when a sketch runs
- Large set of built-in examples, tutorials and books
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- Aimed at beginners rather than production programming
- Community features are public and need moderation for young users
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- Simple editor compared with a full IDE
- Aimed at creative coding rather than general application development
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Web application |
Downloadable app |
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Closed source |
Open source |
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License not stated |
License: GPL-2.0 |
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Not stated if an account is needed |
No account needed |
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Not stated if it works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 23, 2026 | Checked October 1, 2026 |
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