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Sonic Pi vs Scratch: catalog facts
Sonic Pi	Scratch
Free Free to download; optional paid video courses are sold separately.	Free Free to use.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Live coding with changes heard as you type MIDI, OSC and Ableton Link for working with other gear	Visual blocks remove the need to learn syntax first Runs in the browser
Making music means writing code Not a traditional timeline-based music editor	Aimed at beginners rather than production programming Community features are public and need moderation for young users
Downloadable app	Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
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 September 23, 2026

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