Sphero Edu vs mBlock

Sphero Edu9.0Visit mBlock8.9Visit

Higher score Sphero Edu #4 in Robotics Education Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Sphero Edu

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mBlock #5 in Robotics Education Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit mBlock

• Sphero Edu fits best

  Schools using multiple Sphero robots

• mBlock fits best

  Broad, free classroom robotics projects

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Side by side

Feature	Sphero Edu 9.0/10 Visit ↗	mBlock 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.9
Ranking	#4 in Robotics Education Software	#5 in Robotics Education Software
Best for	Schools using multiple Sphero robots	Broad, free classroom robotics projects
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	2 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sphero Edu 2/3 · mBlock 2/3
Robot simulator	—	Not checked yet
Classroom tools	✓	✓
Curriculum library	✓	✓
Specs
Coding modes	Block_and_text	Block_and_text
Supported robots	BOLT+, RVR+, RVR, BOLT, Mini, SPRK+, SPRK, Ollie, Sphero 2.0, BB-8, BB-9E, R2-D2, R2-Q5	CyberPi, mBot Neo/mBot2, mBot, mBot Ranger, Ultimate 2.0, mBot Mega, mTiny, Codey Rocky, xLight
Learner level	Mixed	Mixed
Supported platforms	iOS, macOS, Android, Chrome OS, Windows, Chrome, Edge	Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, Android
Our review
Pros	Supports Draw, block, Python, and JavaScript programming modes Combines classes, assignments, progress tracking, and cloud storage Works with many Sphero robots plus Google Classroom and Clever	Block-based coding can transition directly to Python. Supports robotics, AI, IoT, games and animation projects. Includes curriculum resources and Google Classroom homework management.
Cons	Requires Sphero robot hardware for physical robotics activities No robot simulator is included Bluetooth connection is needed for robot driving and programming	Simulation is outside the platform's stated focus. Classroom integration is centered on Google Classroom. Learners outside robotics, STEM and programming may find its scope specialized.
Our verdict	Sphero Edu is a free robotics education platform for schools, educators, families, and learners working with Sphero robots. It supports beginner through advanced coding with Draw, block, Python, and JavaScript programming, while also… Read the review →	mBlock 5 is a free, open-source coding platform for robotics, STEM and programming education. Built around Scratch 3.0-based block programming, it also supports a one-click transition to Python, making it suitable for mixed learner levels.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Sphero Edu — where it wins

  • Supports Draw, block, Python, and JavaScript programming modes
  • Combines classes, assignments, progress tracking, and cloud storage
  • Works with many Sphero robots plus Google Classroom and Clever

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires Sphero robot hardware for physical robotics activities
  • No robot simulator is included
  • Bluetooth connection is needed for robot driving and programming

• mBlock — where it wins

  • Block-based coding can transition directly to Python.
  • Supports robotics, AI, IoT, games and animation projects.
  • Includes curriculum resources and Google Classroom homework management.

  Where it doesn't

  • Simulation is outside the platform's stated focus.
  • Classroom integration is centered on Google Classroom.
  • Learners outside robotics, STEM and programming may find its scope specialized.

• Sphero Edu9.0/10 · Free plan

  A free, multi-platform classroom hub for teaching coding with Sphero robots.

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• mBlock8.9/10 · Free plan

  A broad free platform for block-to-Python robotics education across classroom and mobile environments.

  Visit mBlockFull verdict →