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. Easylang can bridge the gap between Scratch and Python launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Easylang – A browser-based first programming language▲167

   Hi. I made Easylang to help beginners get started with programming. It is open source. https://github.com/chkas/easylang Why I think Easylang is for beginners better than Python. https://easylang.online/blog/easyl_pyth.html UPDATE: The posted link goes directly to the beginner tutorial. This is the start page of the IDE. https://easylang.online/ide/

   2022 · easylang.online · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Full Stack Python▲78

   Explains programming language concepts in plain language.

   2016 · fullstackpython.com · its alternatives →

3. 3CP
   CodeStruct – Python programming environment for novices after Scratch▲9

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

4. 4
   Maybe Haskell▲60

   See what it’s like to program in a language without null.

   2015 · books.thoughtbot.com · its alternatives →

5. 5PP
   Poetry – Python dependency management and packaging made easy▲7

   2018 · poetry.eustace.io · its alternatives →

6. 6QN
   Quicklang.net – A Simple Programming Language That Runs in the Browser▲7

   2020 · quicklang.net · its alternatives →

7. 7AB
   A better way to learn Python▲6

   2021 · epicpython.com · its alternatives →

8. 8MA
   Molten, a modern API framework for Python▲7

   2018 · moltenframework.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Scratchwork▲5

   Make collaboration easy.

   2017 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Masonite 2.2 Released – The Modern Python Web Framework▲7

    2019 · reddit.com · its alternatives →

11. 11TA
    Ten – A Tiny Scripting Language▲8

    2019 · ten-lang.io · its alternatives →

12. 12EG
    EasyDev – Graphical app creator that generates customizable source code▲9

    2017 · easydev.org · its alternatives →

13. 13AS
    A smart Django/Node code generator written in Haskell▲7

    2021 · app.imagine.ai · its alternatives →

14. 14QT
    Quokka – The Live Scratchpad for JavaScript▲8

    2017 · medium.com · its alternatives →

15. 15PW
    Progressive Web App “An Easy Programming Language”▲5

    2018 · easyprog.app · its alternatives →

16. 16HS
    Halcyon – System for installing Haskell apps▲6

    2015 · halcyon.sh · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Scratchpad.io▲8

    A realtime HTML + CSS editor.

    2016 · dash.generalassemb.ly · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Alex▲3

    A CLI tool for competitive programming in python

    2018 · medium.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    PEP8 Speaks▲3

    A GitHub integration for Python code style

    2017 · pep8speaks.com · its alternatives →

20. 20AP
    A Python Web Framework with Rust Runtime▲5

    2022 · sanskar.me · its alternatives →

21. 21FF
    Feature flags on the edge, with Haskell and Rust▲6

    2022 · firstkindsoftware.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Python Crash Course▲5

    A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming

    2017 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Encrusted – A Zork Interpreter Written in Rust / WebAssembly▲6

    2018 · sterlingdemille.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Prototype of a pair programming tool without special editors▲5

    2021 · github.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 →