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Head-to-head · Diy Makers

Cricut Design Space vs Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bit

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Cricut Design Space #6 in Diy Makers 7.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Cricut
Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bit #8 in Diy Makers 6.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit MakeCode

Cricut Design Space leads on 1 check, Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bit on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCricut Design Space · 7.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresCricut Design Space · 2 of 3

Cricut Design Space scores higher on our rubric for diy makers: 7.2 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

On customization depth, Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bit gives you Advanced where Cricut Design Space offers Moderate. Cricut Design Space offers commercial use; Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bit doesn't publish it.

Cricut Design Space is the better fit for creating and customizing Cricut cutting projects. Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bit is the better fit for making programs and projects with micro:bit.

  • Cricut Design Space fits best

    Creating and customizing Cricut cutting projects

  • Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bit fits best

    Making programs and projects with micro:bit

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Side by side

Feature Cricut Design Space 7.2/10 Visit ↗ Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bit 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.2 6.8
Ranking #6 in Diy Makers #8 in Diy Makers
Best for Creating and customizing Cricut cutting projects Making programs and projects with micro:bit
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows
Support Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Cricut Design Space 2/3 · Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bit 1/3
Project templates ✓ ✓
Commercial use ✓ (best) Not published
Team collaboration — Not published
Specs
Customization depth Moderate Advanced
Export formats Not published HEX
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web browser; Windows app
Our review
Pros
  • Upload images and use system fonts in custom designs.
  • Prepare projects for cutting, drawing, writing, or Print Then Cut.
  • Save to Cricut cloud and share projects across desktop and mobile.
  • Move between block-based code and JavaScript, or write in Python.
  • Simulate and compile programs in the browser before transferring them.
  • Send programs over WebUSB or download them as .hex files.
Cons
  • Designed for use with Cricut smart cutting machines.
  • Premium library content and credits require a Cricut Access plan.
  • Support channels listed are limited to documentation.
  • The editor is focused on micro:bit rather than broader hardware projects.
  • Direct WebUSB transfer requires a compatible browser and connection.
  • Offline work starts only after the editor has loaded.
Our verdict

Cricut Design Space is a design app for people making DIY projects with Cricut smart cutting machines. It supports starting from scratch or customizing templates and ready-to-make projects, then preparing work for cutting, drawing,…

Read the review →

Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bit is a free programming environment for making programs and interactive hardware projects with the BBC micro:bit. It suits learners and makers who want a guided place to start, with block-based programming,…

Read the review →
  1. Cricut Design SpaceDiy Makers 7.2Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bitDiy Makers 6.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cricut Design Space — where it wins

    • Upload images and use system fonts in custom designs.
    • Prepare projects for cutting, drawing, writing, or Print Then Cut.
    • Save to Cricut cloud and share projects across desktop and mobile.

    Where it doesn't

    • Designed for use with Cricut smart cutting machines.
    • Premium library content and credits require a Cricut Access plan.
    • Support channels listed are limited to documentation.

  • Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bit — where it wins

    • Move between block-based code and JavaScript, or write in Python.
    • Simulate and compile programs in the browser before transferring them.
    • Send programs over WebUSB or download them as .hex files.

    Where it doesn't

    • The editor is focused on micro:bit rather than broader hardware projects.
    • Direct WebUSB transfer requires a compatible browser and connection.
    • Offline work starts only after the editor has loaded.
  • Cricut Design Space7.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A free Cricut companion for creating, customizing, and preparing craft projects.

    Visit CricutFull verdict →
  • Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bit6.8/10 · Free plan

    A free, focused micro:bit editor with blocks, JavaScript, Python, and browser simulation.

    Visit MakeCodeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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