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Head-to-head · STEM Education Platforms

MakeCode vs TeachEngineering

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score MakeCode #3 in STEM Education Platforms 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit MakeCode
TeachEngineering #8 in STEM Education Platforms 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 6 features Try TeachEngineering

MakeCode leads on 0 checks, TeachEngineering on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMakeCode · 8.7/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresTeachEngineering · 2 of 6

MakeCode scores higher on our rubric for stem education platforms: 8.7 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

MakeCode is the better fit for free coding practice with compatible hardware. TeachEngineering is the better fit for teachers seeking free engineering lesson resources.

  • MakeCode fits best

    Free coding practice with compatible hardware

  • TeachEngineering fits best

    Teachers seeking free engineering lesson resources

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Side by side

Feature MakeCode 8.7/10 Visit ↗ TeachEngineering 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.1
Ranking #3 in STEM Education Platforms #8 in STEM Education Platforms
Best for Free coding practice with compatible hardware Teachers seeking free engineering lesson resources
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MakeCode 0/6 · TeachEngineering 2/6
Virtual labs Not checked yet Not checked yet
Engineering projects Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Coding/robotics curriculum Not checked yet Not checked yet
Teacher dashboard Not checked yet Not checked yet
Standards alignment Not checked yet ✓ (best)
VR support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Student seats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Move from drag-and-drop blocks to text-based coding.
  • Test and debug programs in an interactive target simulator.
  • Download code for compatible physical hardware.
  • Search 2,200+ peer-reviewed resources by grade, topic, subject, keyword or standard
  • Includes NGSS and state standards alignment information
  • Download lesson materials, teaching procedures, rubrics and answer keys
Cons
  • Editors and features vary by target.
  • It is a target-specific framework, not a general-purpose playground.
  • The listed support channel is email.
  • A resource library rather than an interactive learning platform
  • Focused on engineering rather than a broad range of STEM subjects
  • Available on the web; no other platform is listed
Our verdict

MakeCode is a free, web-based framework for target-specific coding experiences, aimed primarily at computer science learners and educators. Its editors support drag-and-drop blocks and text-based coding, including JavaScript and Python in…

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TeachEngineering is a free digital library of engineering activities, lessons and units for formal and informal K–12 educators. Its collection spans elementary, middle and high school, with resources for teachers who want structured…

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  1. MakeCodeSTEM Education Platforms 8.7Free plan
  2. TeachEngineeringSTEM Education Platforms 8.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • MakeCode — where it wins

    • Move from drag-and-drop blocks to text-based coding.
    • Test and debug programs in an interactive target simulator.
    • Download code for compatible physical hardware.

    Where it doesn't

    • Editors and features vary by target.
    • It is a target-specific framework, not a general-purpose playground.
    • The listed support channel is email.

  • TeachEngineering — where it wins

    • Search 2,200+ peer-reviewed resources by grade, topic, subject, keyword or standard
    • Includes NGSS and state standards alignment information
    • Download lesson materials, teaching procedures, rubrics and answer keys

    Where it doesn't

    • A resource library rather than an interactive learning platform
    • Focused on engineering rather than a broad range of STEM subjects
    • Available on the web; no other platform is listed

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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