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Ozobot Classroom vs ROBO Pro Coding

Both stand on robotics education software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Ozobot Classroom

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Ozobot Classroom provides a free lesson library and teacher tools for schools using Ozobot robots. Check the robot and device requirements first, especially if using Bit or roster imports.

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ROBO Pro Coding

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

ROBO Pro Coding combines block-based and Python programming with examples and multiple learning levels. Check controller compatibility first, particularly if you have the older TXT controller.

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The facts

	Ozobot Classroom	ROBO Pro Coding
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	classroom.ozobot.com	fischertechnik.de
On robotics education software	#6 of 26	#10 of 26

Ozobot Classroom: what it does well

Free educator account includes about 700 lessons.
Lessons cover grades K–12 and multiple subjects.
Supports screen-free Color Codes and Ozobot Blockly.
Teachers can create and share lessons.
No student data is collected, according to Ozobot.

What to know first

Roster importing through the former Classes feature is unavailable.
Bit robots cannot connect to Classroom devices.
Some Classroom features are unavailable with Bit.

ROBO Pro Coding: what it does well

Graphical programming and Python
Beginner, advanced, and expert learning levels
Programs can be saved locally or in the cloud
Interface test for actuators and sensors
Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android

What to know first

Older TXT controller is not supported
Python 3 support is described with TXT 4.0

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