VEXcode vs Virtual Robot Simulator
VEXcode
vexrobotics.comVirtual Robot Simulator
vrobotsim.comSide by side
| Figure | VEXcode | Virtual Robot Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $16.58/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Robotics Education Software | 8.1 (#11) | 6.9 (#25) |
| Purpose | VEXcode is coding software for VEX robotics users from kindergarten through college and beyond. | VRS lets students write code, test autonomous routines, and practice driving in virtual FTC environments without hardware. |
| Support | The VEX support page lists product and software support by email and phone, with U.S. phone support Monday through Friday, 7am–5pm CST. | The simulator page links to a guidebook, usage lessons, and a feedback option. |
Plans
VEXcode
- VEXcode VR FreeFree
- VEXcode VR Enhanced$199 a year
- VEXcode VR Premium$499 a year
In their own words
VEXcode
VEXcode is coding software for VEX robotics, with versions listed for VEX 123, GO, AIM, IQ, EXP, V5, CTE, and AIR. It uses a consistent interface across VEX platforms and supports drag-and-drop Blocks, Switch Blocks for moving toward Python, and text-based Python and C++. VEXcode VR runs in a browser without installation and offers curriculum and activities, which teachers can edit in Google Docs. It requires no student accounts, and each license includes access for an educator’s students at school and at home. VR Free costs nothing and includes Blocks, 15 basic-graphics playgrounds, curriculum, activities, and online resources. Enhanced costs $199 a year; Premium costs $499 a year. The separate VEX VS Code Extension supports C++ and Python on Windows and Mac, with project, documentation, firmware, and troubleshooting tools. It requires VS Code 1.66 or later. VEXcode runs across Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows.
Virtual Robot Simulator
Virtual Robot Simulator has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.