VEXcode vs Thymio Suite

VVEXcode9.1Visit Thymio Suite7.7Visit

Higher score V VEXcode #3 in Robotics Education Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit VEXcode

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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

• VEXcode fits best

  VEX programs needing simulation and text coding

• Thymio Suite fits best

  Schools using Thymio across mixed coding levels

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Side by side

Feature	VVEXcode 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Thymio Suite 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	7.7
Ranking	#3 in Robotics Education Software	#15 in Robotics Education Software
Best for	VEX programs needing simulation and text coding	Schools using Thymio across mixed coding levels
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features VEXcode 3/3 · Thymio Suite 2/3
Robot simulator	✓	✓
Classroom tools	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Curriculum library	✓	✓
Specs
Coding modes	Block_and_text	Block_and_text
Supported robots	VEX 123, VEX GO, VEX AIM, VEX IQ, VEX EXP, VEX V5, VEX CTE, VEX AIR	Thymio; Wireless Thymio
Learner level	Mixed	Mixed
Supported platforms	web, Windows, macOS, iPadOS, Android	Windows; macOS; Linux; iOS; Android
Our review
Pros	Supports blocks, Switch, Python, and C++ coding modes Virtual robot simulation with playgrounds and curriculum activities Covers eight VEX platforms across web, desktop, and mobile	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	Paid VR plans are priced per educator per year VR features are divided across separate plan tiers The software family uses platform-specific applications	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	VEXcode is VEX Robotics’ coding environment for educational and virtual robots, designed for learners and educators using VEX platforms from kindergarten through college. It supports block-based drag-and-drop coding, Switch Blocks for… 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

• VEXcode — where it wins

  • Supports blocks, Switch, Python, and C++ coding modes
  • Virtual robot simulation with playgrounds and curriculum activities
  • Covers eight VEX platforms across web, desktop, and mobile

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid VR plans are priced per educator per year
  • VR features are divided across separate plan tiers
  • The software family uses platform-specific applications

• 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

• VVEXcode9.1/10 · Free plan

  A flexible VEX coding environment with simulation, classroom tools, and text-based programming.

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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 →