Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. A new kind of coding platform made by a highschooler launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1AR
   A retro inspired dedicated coding computer for kids 13 – 99▲6

   2021 · codeguppy.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Codie (pre-launch)▲91

   A robot that helps kids learn coding

   2015 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Light-Bot▲84

   Programming Apps Teaching the Basics of Code

   2015 · lightbot.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Ivy▲129

   Publishing platform for interactive technical training

   2016 · ivyapp.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Kamibot▲109

   A robot that teaches your kids to code

   2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   EngineHere▲61

   Real-time instructor driven classroom for coders

   2014 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Repl.it Classroom▲19

   A platform for teaching programming

   2016 · replit.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   root▲8

   A robot to teach coding

   2016 · rootrobotics.com · its alternatives →

9. 9BA
   Building a Programming Language for Kids▲9

   2022 · revine.arpitbhayani.me · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Pt▲75

    A code experiment on point, form, and space

    2015 · williamngan.github.io · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Codehunt▲61

    Educational coding game.

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12IB
    I built a Python course on the learning platform made for developers▲7

    2021 · slip.so · its alternatives →

13. 13AP
    A platform for developers to teach, grow a community, and earn▲8

    2021 · citonhub.com · its alternatives →

14. 14AR
    A realtime classroom coding experience optimized for distance learning▲9

    2021 · blog.repl.it · its alternatives →

15. 15RS
    Rosetta Stone of Coding▲7

    2014 · dendory.net · its alternatives →

16. 16TA
    tut, an open platform for programming tutorials▲8

    2013 · king-tutorial.com · its alternatives →

17. 17CP
    CodeStruct – Python programming environment for novices after Scratch▲9

    2022 · code-struct.vercel.app · its alternatives →

18. 18AA
    Arbiter – an instant feedback es6/7 coding environment for classrooms▲6

    2015 · medium.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    LOGO programming for kids▲9

    2014 · logo.cheerful.nl · its alternatives →

20. 20AI
    An IDE for programming and OS education▲5

    2021 · ide.peritiae.dev · its alternatives →

21. 21RE
    Redesigned: Escherpad, a collaborative math and code notebook▲6

    2015 · escherpad.com · its alternatives →

22. 22TI
    TryCode.io: A Simple, Interactive Coding Tutorial for Beginners▲9

    2015 · trycode.io · its alternatives →

23. 23OS
    Open-source Browser-based lecturing platform powered by WebRTC▲8

    2020 · liteboard.io · its alternatives →

24. 24CC
    Coding Challenges for Beginners▲5

    2020 · medium.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →