CodeAI (formerly Code.org) vs MakeCode

CodeAI (formerly Code.org)9.4Visit MakeCode8.9Visit

Higher score CodeAI (formerly Code.org) #1 in Coding Education Platforms 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit CodeAI

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MakeCode #5 in Coding Education Platforms 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit MakeCode

• CodeAI (formerly Code.org) fits best

  Free, structured K–12 computer science learning

• MakeCode fits best

  Learners building code for supported hardware

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Side by side

Feature	CodeAI (formerly Code.org) 9.4/10 Visit ↗	MakeCode 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Coding Education Platforms	#5 in Coding Education Platforms
Best for	Free, structured K–12 computer science learning	Learners building code for supported hardware
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features CodeAI (formerly Code.org) 0/3 · MakeCode 0/3
Guided lessons	Not published	Not published
Interactive projects	Not published	Not published
Classroom tools	Not published	Not published
Specs
Teaching approach	Not published	Not published
Languages taught	Not published	Not published
Learner age range	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Grade-banded computer science, AI, and data science courses Browser labs support projects in websites, apps, games, and animations Teacher resources include instructions, rubrics, and teaching tips	Offers both drag-and-drop blocks and text editors. Simulators let learners test and debug programs. Downloads code in native formats for compatible hardware.
Cons	No mobile app; tutorials are accessible through a mobile browser The AI Tutor is available only in supported labs Web Lab focuses on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript website projects	Experiences and features vary by target and editor. It is built around target-specific projects, not general-purpose coding. Its verified curriculum and platform coverage are narrower.
Our verdict	CodeAI, formerly Code.org, offers free browser-based computer science, AI, and data science learning for K–12 students. Its curriculum is organized by grade band, courses, units, lessons, and activities, with materials for both classroom… Read the review →	MakeCode gives learners and educators a free way to create coding projects through target-specific experiences. Its editors pair drag-and-drop blocks with text-based coding, including JavaScript and Python in supported experiences.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CodeAI (formerly Code.org) — where it wins

  • Grade-banded computer science, AI, and data science courses
  • Browser labs support projects in websites, apps, games, and animations
  • Teacher resources include instructions, rubrics, and teaching tips

  Where it doesn't

  • No mobile app; tutorials are accessible through a mobile browser
  • The AI Tutor is available only in supported labs
  • Web Lab focuses on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript website projects

• MakeCode — where it wins

  • Offers both drag-and-drop blocks and text editors.
  • Simulators let learners test and debug programs.
  • Downloads code in native formats for compatible hardware.

  Where it doesn't

  • Experiences and features vary by target and editor.
  • It is built around target-specific projects, not general-purpose coding.
  • Its verified curriculum and platform coverage are narrower.

• CodeAI (formerly Code.org)9.4/10 · Free plan

  A free, browser-based K–12 curriculum with coding labs and teacher resources.

  Visit CodeAIFull verdict →
• MakeCode8.9/10 · Free plan

  A free learning platform that moves from visual blocks to text-based coding.

  Visit MakeCodeFull verdict →