JSFiddle
6.8#13 in code playground softwareFrom €8 a monthFree planWebAPI
VisitJSFiddle vs Playcode
What both publish
| Fact | JSFiddle | Playcode |
|---|---|---|
| API | The API documentation describes displaying a fiddle from a POST request without saving it on JSFiddle. | Playcode exposes one GraphQL endpoint for its operations, with documented operation discovery, errors, consent and idempotency. |
| Company history | The about page says JSFiddle began as MooShell in 2009 and became JSFiddle in 2010. | Playcode says it began as a browser code playground in 2016 and became an AI builder in late 2025. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Private projects | Yes | Yes |
JSFiddle plans
- JSFiddle PRO€8 a month
- BasicFree
- JSFiddle PRO (one-time)€80, paid once
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 JSFiddle if…
JSFiddle suits developers who want to build, test, share, or embed frontend examples in a browser. Its documented use cases also include live collaboration and developer interviews.
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.