Side by side
Trinket vs Web Maker
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 Self-hostedWeb
Trinket combines browser coding, classroom course creation, sharing, and educator tracking in one free service. Its web and open-source self-hosted options give schools different operating choices, while privacy and account controls address school use.
Visit Trinket Free plan ExtensionWeb
Web Maker combines offline frontend editing, broad preprocessor support, library selection, and collaboration in a browser-based workspace. The free plan is limited, while PRO expands projects, hosting, and collaboration for $4 a month.
Visit Web MakerThe facts
| Trinket | Web Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | PRO: $4 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Trinket | Not published |
| Website | trinket.strivemath.org | webmaker.app |
| On coding playgrounds | #74 of 138 | #78 of 138 |
Trinket: what it does well
- Runs Python, HTML, Java, and other code in-browser
- Teachers can create interactive lessons and courses
- Student progress tracking is included
- Open-source self-hosted option available
- All features are free with no paid plans
What to know first
- No free trial is offered
- Self-hosting requires operating an independent copy
- Support response is aimed within 24 hours
Web Maker: what it does well
- Works offline with instant browser preview
- Supports many frontend preprocessors
- Adds libraries through CDNJS or URLs
- Exports to CodePen and PNG
- Real-time collaboration is available
What to know first
- Free plan limits public creations to one
- Free plan allows two file-mode projects
- Free users cannot host collaboration sessions
- Free plan shows ads
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