CodeCombat vs NetsBlox
CodeCombat
codecombat.comNetsBlox
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| Figure | CodeCombat | NetsBlox |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Coding Learning Software | 8.7 (#3) | 7.7 (#25) |
| Audience | The FAQ recommends CodeCombat for students aged 9 and up and says teachers can use its curriculum without prior computer science experience. | The terms say NetsBlox is targeted mainly at users ages 12–20, while welcoming everyone. |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Integrations | The privacy notice lists Clever for automatic rostering and single sign-on, and Ed.link for rostering, single sign-on, and LTI/LMS integration. | Documented service integrations include Google Maps, ThingSpeak, ParallelDots, and Azure Translation. |
| What it does | CodeCombat teaches programming through a game in which learners write code. | NetsBlox is a cloud-based visual programming language for creating networked programs such as multiplayer games. |
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