Instead of mBlock
mBlock alternatives
mBlock brings block-based coding and Python together for robotics, STEM, and coding learning. Learners can switch from blocks to Python in one click, build games and animations, and program Makeblock robots or other open-resource hardware. AI and IoT features, classroom tools, and a curriculum library give it uses beyond individual coding projects, and it runs on web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
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EdScratch
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Students programming Edison robots with guided lessons — EdScratch focuses on vertical block programming for Edison robots and adds built-in error warnings and a 98-activity lesson set.
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PictoBlox
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Learners exploring AI, machine learning, and 3D projects — PictoBlox adds extensive AI and machine-learning tools, a Python debugger and package manager, and 3D and XR project creation.
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FinchBlox
Free plan Open source AndroidiPhoneMac+2Young beginners programming a Finch Robot — FinchBlox uses icon-based coding with three skill levels and live editing while connected to a Finch Robot.
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Ozobot Classroom
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2K–12 teachers planning Ozobot STEAM lessons — Ozobot Classroom centers on a K–12 lesson portal, with Color Codes, Ozobot Blockly, lesson sharing, and device management.
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ROBO Pro Coding
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2Schools using fischertechnik TXT 4.0 robots — ROBO Pro Coding combines graphical programming and Python for fischertechnik toys and schools, including Python 3 with the TXT 4.0 controller.
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Rocksi
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Teaching robot programming without physical hardware — Rocksi is a browser-based 3D robot simulator, not a platform for programming physical robots.
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Sphero Edu
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Educators teaching with Sphero robots and lessons — Sphero Edu offers Draw, Blocks, and text-based JavaScript or Python for Sphero robots, with lessons, class management, and program sharing.
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Calypso
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3 - 9
BluPants
Free plan Web - 10
BugBotLab
Free plan Web - 11
Open Roberta Lab
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb - 12
EdPy
Free plan Web - 13
Thymio Suite
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2 - 14
SaySpark
Free plan AndroidWebWindows - 15
True Robotics Playground
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2 - 16
VEXcode
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3 - 17
RoboMind
Free plan Web - 18
Wonder Workshop Blockly
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb - 19
Virtual Robot Simulator
Free plan Web - 20
Micromelon Robotics Platform
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2 - 21
LeRobot
Free plan Linux - 22
Ohbot App
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DJI Education Hub
Paid WebWindows5.7 Visit site - 24
Virtual Robotics Toolkit
Free trial MacWindows
Its hardware and Python workflows have limits: the Extension Builder works only in Chrome, the web version cannot use the Bluetooth dongle, and device programming in the Python editor is limited to CyberPi. Upload mode uses MicroPython rather than third-party Python 3 libraries. The alternatives below shift the focus to particular robot families, virtual robots, richer AI and Python tools, or structured classroom lessons. Compare supported devices and connection methods, the coding formats and learner levels, and whether you need physical robot control or a simulator before switching.