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24 alternatives to BBC micro:bit

The BBC's microcomputer for kids to learn

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. BBC micro:bit launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Microbit▲153

   BBC's handheld, programmable computer given free to UK kids

   2016 · microbit.org · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Hullabalu▲89

   Interactive stories for kids

   2014 · alltexseed.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Bitsbox▲161

   Monthly code projects for kids

   2014 · bitsbox.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   The Watch Kids▲66

   A next generation digital book for kids

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   LittleBits - the bitLab▲84

   The Marketplace For User-Generated Hardware

   2014 · edu.sphero.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Codestarter▲104

   Laptops for kids to teach them how to code

   2014 · kadinisci.org · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Little Inventors▲92

   Turn children's ideas into reality

   2016 · littleinventors.org · its alternatives →

8. 8
   KitHub▲93

   Creative electronics kits for kids

   2015 · bestcasinoleone.nz · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Littlebits▲93

   Programmable modules that snap together

   2013 · edu.sphero.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Tinybeans▲65

    Your child's first digital moment

    2014 · tinybeans.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Ukky▲70

    Helping parents tell stories

    2014 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Kidblog▲58

    Medium for kids

    2014 · kidblog.org · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Agent Ribbit▲91

    Monthly science experiments for you and your child

    2014 · agentribbit.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Ubooly▲62

    The learning toy that listens

    2013 · ubooly.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Tinybop▲59

    Toys for Tomorrow

    2013 · tinybop.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Classroom▲208

    Learning management tool by Google

    2014 · edu.google.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Tynker▲95

    Game Worlds for Kids to Learn Programming

    2015 · tynker.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Kamibot▲109

    A robot that teaches your kids to code

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    ScratchJr▲98

    Coding for young children

    2014 · scratchjr.org · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Lifecake▲75

    A time machine for your child's life

    2014 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Codie (pre-launch)▲91

    A robot that helps kids learn coding

    2015 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Kano▲159

    A computer and coding kit for all ages

    2014 · kano.me · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Programming Languages ABC++▲73

    An alphabet book about coding for kids

    2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Curious▲76

    A better way to learn anything!

    2013 · curious.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 →