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OnlinePy vs Python Playground
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 AndroidiPhoneWeb
OnlinePy provides a no-login browser workspace for writing and running Python locally.
Visit OnlinePy Free plan ExtensionWeb
Python Playground offers a capable browser editor with local execution, debugging, packages, files, and charts. Check its project, sharing, and connectivity limits before selecting a paid or free plan.
Visit Python PlaygroundThe facts
| OnlinePy | Python Playground | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Annual Plan: $36 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Python Playground |
| Website | onlinepy.com | python-playground.com |
| On coding playgrounds | #81 of 138 | #77 of 138 |
OnlinePy: what it does well
- Free plan at no cost
- No installation or account required
- Local WebAssembly execution
- Supports common scientific Python libraries
- Automatic run history and rollback
What to know first
- No full-stack runtime
- No deployment options listed
- Iframe input() and Stop can be limited
- Desktop or laptop recommended
Python Playground: what it does well
- Runs Python 3.12 in the browser
- Built-in debugger with stepping and variable inspection
- Supports pure-Python packages from PyPI
- Interactive Matplotlib and Plotly charts
- Chrome extension works with Edge and Chromium browsers
What to know first
- Free plan limits users to two local playgrounds
- Free users get one active public share
- Package installation and cloud syncing require internet
- No full-stack runtime or deployment options
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