BugBotLab
6.7#7 in robotics education softwareFrom £12.42 a monthFree planWeb
VisitBugBotLab vs VEXcode
What both publish
| Fact | BugBotLab | VEXcode |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | The maker lists its registered office as 103 Ouseley Road, Wraysbury, Staines-Upon-Thames, TW19 5JJ. | Greenville, Texas, United States |
| Purpose | BugBotLab offers a Python course in which students write programs to drive a robot in a browser simulator or on BugBot hardware. | VEXcode is coding software for VEX robotics users from kindergarten through college and beyond. |
| Support | The terms say support is available by email or BugBot Teach's problem-reporting feature, with replies within two working days and faster replies for paid plans in term time. | The VEX support page lists product and software support by email and phone, with U.S. phone support Monday through Friday, 7am–5pm CST. |
BugBotLab plans
- FreeFree
- Teacher plan£149 a year
- Founding school School plan£495 a year
- School plan£595,795 a year
VEXcode plans
- VEXcode VR FreeFree
- VEXcode VR Enhanced$199 a year
- VEXcode VR Premium$499 a year
Pick BugBotLab if…
BugBotLab suits schools and learners teaching or studying Python through robot programming. Its mixed-level curriculum and browser support fit varied classroom devices.
Pick VEXcode if…
VEXcode suits students and educators learning or teaching programming with VEX robots. The browser-based VR option is suited to classrooms that want activities without student accounts.