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CodeWorld vs Kita
Both stand on coding playgrounds. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb
CodeWorld offers a free route into Haskell through visual and mathematical programming, with browser and self-hosted options. The Blocks interface is available but explicitly not recommended because of reported bugs.
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Kita brings coding, live collaboration, feedback, and assessment into one education workspace. Its plan structure supports individual users and organized teaching groups, with larger groups paying annually.
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| CodeWorld | Kita | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Multiple Teachers: £99 a year |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Kita |
| Website | code.world | getkita.org |
| On coding playgrounds | #93 of 138 | #89 of 138 |
CodeWorld: what it does well
- Zero-setup browser editor and compiler
- Cloud project sharing and storage
- Supports standard Haskell compilation
- Creates games and animations
- Free to use
What to know first
- Blocks interface has reported bugs
- Unauthenticated users cannot save projects
- Google authentication is used on the live site
Kita: what it does well
- Real-time coding collaboration
- Teachers see learner progress while coding
- Supports Python and JavaScript
- Includes course and assessment tools
- AI use is teacher-controlled
What to know first
- Some analytics features are listed as coming soon
- Teacher launch offer is limited to 30 students
- Multiple Teachers costs £99 a year
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