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24 alternatives to Thimble.io

STEM kits + live and on-demand classes for kids

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Thimble.io launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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Learn how to build electronics with monthly kits▲272
Thimble.io provides that balance and goes a step further by introducing a more personal and flexible approach to keep kids engaged: live and on-demand classes.
2016 · thimble.io · its alternatives →
2
Thimble▲96
Monthly DIY electronics kits delivered to your door.
2015 · thimble.io · its alternatives →
3
Crowdfunding a Monthly Subscription Box - AOTK129▲67
Thimble: Learn & Build Electronics w/ Monthly Delivered Kits
2016 · artofthekickstart.com · its alternatives →
4
Knowable▲226
Audio courses that inspire new abilities
2019 · knowable.fyi · its alternatives →
5
Qu ▲312
Learn, invent and innovate electronics
Dec 2025 · qumaker.com · its alternatives →
6
Kodable - Programming Fundamentals for Five Year Olds▲34
Kodable builds coding confidence, typing skills, and STEM fluency through games kids love. Used by over 50% of U.S. elementary schools.
2012 · surfscore.com · its alternatives →
7
Robo Wunderkind▲219
Coding and robotics made easy for kids 🤖
2018 · robowunderkind.com · its alternatives →
8
Kvistly▲500
AI-quizzes for better trainings and team-buildings
2024 · kvistly.com · its alternatives →
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DailiesPods▲221
Data-driven personalized online classes for your kids.
2020 · dailiespods.com · its alternatives →
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Learn Functional Programming Using Haskell▲220
Get the skills to land a job in the tech industry in BloomTech’s online programs. Learn about our Tuition Refund Guarantee!
2016 · lambdaschool.com · its alternatives →
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Ivy▲129
Publishing platform for interactive technical training
2016 · ivyapp.com · its alternatives →
12
Learn React and D3 in the browser with runnable code playgrounds▲48
2017 · educative.io · its alternatives →
13
Smart Toybox▲104
A WiFi connected toy box that teaches children tidiness
2016 · its alternatives →
14
CodeShare.io▲94
Realtime code sharing for developers
2014 · codeshare.io · its alternatives →
15
Dailies App▲63
Enhancing children's educational experience via gamification
2020 · dailiesapp.com · its alternatives →
16
Curious Hat▲88
Interactive/educational mobile apps for children
2014 · curioushat.com · its alternatives →
17
Samira Stalks: Kano – a computer kit teaching kids to code without them knowing it!▲55
Giving kids superpowers through code!
2016 · podcasts.apple.com · its alternatives →
18
Codie (pre-launch)▲91
A robot that helps kids learn coding
2015 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →
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KitHub▲93
Creative electronics kits for kids
2015 · bestcasinoleone.nz · its alternatives →
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Functional Programming for Kids: Interactive Tutorial▲40
An interactive functional programming course for children based on clojure and klipse - viebel/kids.klipse.tech
2016 · github.com · its alternatives →
21
STEMpedia▲93
Effective learning-by-doing for young innovators
2019 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →
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Quarky▲86
A fun learning companion for kids to learn about AI
2021 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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Kidfully▲75
Kids Classes, Summer Camps and Local Events for Kids
2014 · its alternatives →
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QwikXR▲69
Create your own AR, VR, MR interactive content
2021 · qwikxr.com · its alternatives →

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