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Scratch vs Sonic Pi: catalog facts
Scratch	Sonic Pi
Free Free to use.	Free Free to download; optional paid video courses are sold separately.
Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Visual blocks remove the need to learn syntax first Runs in the browser	Live coding with changes heard as you type MIDI, OSC and Ableton Link for working with other gear
Aimed at beginners rather than production programming Community features are public and need moderation for young users	Making music means writing code Not a traditional timeline-based music editor
Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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