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Pocket guIDE vs RunPy
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 Web
Pocket guIDE combines browser coding tools with online project storage and separate usage plans. The free daily allowance is limited, while Pro API and Pro Storage let users increase messages or storage independently.
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RunPy combines a browser coding workspace with structured lessons, exam-style tasks and teacher oversight. Its free entry points and classroom-focused controls make it suited to school teaching, while broader deployment features are not provided.
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| Pocket guIDE | RunPy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro API: $4.99 a month | Additional teacher (yearly): £85 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 10 |
| Maker | Pocket guIDE | Not published |
| Website | pocket.graysoft.dev | runpy.co.uk |
| On coding playgrounds | #92 of 138 | #96 of 138 |
Pocket guIDE: what it does well
- No installation required
- Projects sync through Google or GitHub sign-in
- Sandbox command execution included
- Pro API offers 500 messages per day
- Separate 1 GB storage plan available
What to know first
- Guest and free accounts share 30 messages daily
- Pro API and storage are separate plans
- Web browser is the listed platform
RunPy: what it does well
- Browser IDE runs Python without installation
- Over 150 lessons with self-marking tasks
- Teacher feedback and class markbook
- Code copying to Google Classroom and OneNote
- Free plans are available
What to know first
- Web-only platform
- No full-stack runtime or deployment options
- Paid plans have class and student limits
- Student lifetime unlock costs £24.99, paid once
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