Scratch vs Tynker
Scratch
scratch.mit.edu
Tynker
tynker.comSide by side
| Figure | Scratch | Tynker |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.92/mo | $10/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Coding Education Platforms | 8.1 (#7) | 7.4 (#17) |
| Spec score · Coding Learning Software | 8.1 (#17) | 7.4 (#35) |
| Audience | Scratch is designed especially for ages 8 to 16, and is also used by people of all ages. | Tynker describes its platform as serving K–12 students and says its courses support children ages 5 to 18. |
| Founded | 2007 | 2013 |
| Security | Scratch says it uses administrative, physical, and technical safeguards, including SSL/TLS for data transfers and restricted access to its servers. | Tynker says student data is secure and owned by the district, and that it is COPPA, FERPA and SOPIPA compliant. |
| Support | Parents can contact Scratch staff through the Contact Us link and ask questions in the discussion forums. | The contact page lists [email protected] for home users and [email protected] for school support. |
Plans
Scratch
- Scratch platformFree
- Annual Membership$35 a year
- Lifetime Membership$150, paid once
In their own words
Scratch
Scratch is a free programming platform for making and sharing interactive stories, games and animations. Its visual projects are built with Scratch, and project-based learning aims to develop creative thinking, systematic reasoning and collaboration. It is designed especially for ages 8 to 16, though people of all ages use it. Scratch runs on the web and on Android, macOS and Windows; app downloads are listed for Windows 10+, macOS 10.13+, ChromeOS and Android tablets running Android 6.0+. The app works offline, but projects made offline are not accessible by Scratch. Extensions add blocks for connecting projects to hardware or web services. Scratch says it is used in more than 150 countries and is available in more than 40 languages. The platform is free. Optional Annual Membership is $35 a year, and Lifetime Membership is $150, paid once; both are donations that include early or exclusive content, tutorials, merchandise and store discounts.