MakeCode vs Sololearn

MakeCode8.9Visit SSololearn8.7Visit

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

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S Sololearn #7 in Coding Education Platforms 8.7/10 Free plan · paid from $5.83/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Sololearn

• MakeCode fits best

  Learners building code for supported hardware

• Sololearn fits best

  Affordable mobile-friendly lessons and coding practice

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Side by side

Feature	MakeCode 8.9/10 Visit ↗	SSololearn 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.7
Ranking	#5 in Coding Education Platforms	#7 in Coding Education Platforms
Best for	Learners building code for supported hardware	Affordable mobile-friendly lessons and coding practice
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Community
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features MakeCode 0/3 · Sololearn 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	Offers both drag-and-drop blocks and text editors. Simulators let learners test and debug programs. Downloads code in native formats for compatible hardware.	Bite-sized lessons pair course content with in-lesson quizzes. Code Playground, challenges and learning paths support practice. Free plan includes course content, certificates and community support.
Cons	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.	PRO features such as unlimited hearts and extra practice require payment. MAX is the only plan listed with AI tutoring and answer explanations. Community support may not suit learners seeking direct support channels.
Our verdict	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 →	Sololearn offers online coding lessons and practice for beginners and continuing learners. Short lessons, quizzes, coding challenges and structured learning paths cover programming languages, web development, data and related technology… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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.

• Sololearn — where it wins

  • Bite-sized lessons pair course content with in-lesson quizzes.
  • Code Playground, challenges and learning paths support practice.
  • Free plan includes course content, certificates and community support.

  Where it doesn't

  • PRO features such as unlimited hearts and extra practice require payment.
  • MAX is the only plan listed with AI tutoring and answer explanations.
  • Community support may not suit learners seeking direct support channels.

• MakeCode8.9/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit MakeCodeFull verdict →
• SSololearn8.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $5.83/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

  Short lessons and coding practice across web and mobile, with a free entry point.

  Visit SololearnFull verdict →