Compiler Explorer
6.2#27 in code playground softwareFrom $1 a monthWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitCompiler Explorer vs Playcode
What both publish
| Fact | Compiler Explorer | Playcode |
|---|---|---|
| API | The README says a simple REST API can compile code to assembly and list compilers. | Playcode exposes one GraphQL endpoint for its operations, with documented operation discovery, errors, consent and idempotency. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2016 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The interface links to CppInsights and Quick-bench as companion tools. | The developer surface supports Claude Code, Cursor, Claude Desktop and other MCP clients. |
Compiler Explorer plans
- Warm fuzzy glow$1 a month
- Coder Karma$5 a month
- Super supporter$10 a month
- Legendary supporter$50 a month
Playcode plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$25 a month
- Max$100 a month
- Top-up 100 credits$25, paid once
- Top-up 210 credits$50, paid once
- Top-up 440 credits$100, paid once
Pick Compiler Explorer if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Playcode if…
Playcode is aimed at people building business websites, MVPs, client portals, dashboards, internal tools, and small full-stack apps, including nontechnical users. It may also suit developers who want access to the underlying code and the option to move projects elsewhere.