Sphero Edu vs Thymio Suite

Sphero Edu9.0Visit Thymio Suite7.7Visit

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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Thymio Suite #15 in Robotics Education Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Thymio Suite

• Sphero Edu fits best

  Schools using multiple Sphero robots

• Thymio Suite fits best

  Schools using Thymio across mixed coding levels

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Side by side

Feature	Sphero Edu 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Thymio Suite 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	7.7
Ranking	#4 in Robotics Education Software	#15 in Robotics Education Software
Best for	Schools using multiple Sphero robots	Schools using Thymio across mixed coding levels
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	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sphero Edu 2/3 · Thymio Suite 2/3
Robot simulator	—	✓ (best)
Classroom tools	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
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	Thymio; Wireless Thymio
Learner level	Mixed	Mixed
Supported platforms	iOS, macOS, Android, Chrome OS, Windows, Chrome, Edge	Windows; macOS; Linux; 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	Supports VPL, VPL 3, Scratch, Blockly, Aseba and Python workflows Includes a robot simulator with selectable maps or playgrounds Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android
Cons	Requires Sphero robot hardware for physical robotics activities No robot simulator is included Bluetooth connection is needed for robot driving and programming	Its hardware support is focused on Thymio and Wireless Thymio Python availability may vary by release or workflow Its value depends on using Thymio educational robots
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 →	Thymio Suite is free, open-source software for programming, configuring and updating Thymio educational robots. It is intended for learners, teachers and robotics education activities spanning introductory programming through more advanced… 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

• Thymio Suite — where it wins

  • Supports VPL, VPL 3, Scratch, Blockly, Aseba and Python workflows
  • Includes a robot simulator with selectable maps or playgrounds
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Its hardware support is focused on Thymio and Wireless Thymio
  • Python availability may vary by release or workflow
  • Its value depends on using Thymio educational robots

• Sphero Edu9.0/10 · Free plan

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

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• Thymio Suite7.7/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source suite covering visual, block, text and simulator-based Thymio learning.

  Visit Thymio SuiteFull verdict →