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Thonny vs Scratch: catalog facts
Thonny	Scratch
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to use.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Bundles Python, so there is nothing else to install Simple debugger suited to learning	Visual blocks remove the need to learn syntax first Runs in the browser
Focused on Python only Fewer features than full professional IDEs	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 not stated	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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