Kodable
8.1#2 in coding education platformsFrom $119.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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Pencil Code
6.0#38 in coding learning softwareFree planFree planWeb
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| Fact | Kodable | Pencil Code |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Kodable describes Kodable Basics as designed for early readers and pre-readers, and its parent offering targets children ages 4–10. | The service is educational and its privacy policy says it is intended for users of all ages. |
| Headquarters | San Diego, California, United States | Lincoln, Massachusetts, United States |
| Integrations | School plans list Clever Secure Sync, ClassLink rostering and Google Classroom integration. | The online guide points teachers to printable classroom materials and a curriculum for middle- and high-school students. |
| Privacy | Kodable states that it is based in the United States and that collected information is governed by U.S. law, with processing and transfer possible in the U.S. and other countries. | The privacy policy says users can create and run programs without registering, but must register to save projects on the service. |
Kodable plans
- KickstartFree
- Premium$1,750 a year
- Premium+$2,500 a year
- All Access$3,500 a year
- Monthly$24.99 a month
- Yearly$119.99 a year
Pencil Code plans
- Pencil CodeFree
Pick Kodable if…
Kodable suits children and families looking for project-based coding lessons, as well as schools seeking introductory lessons or plans for larger student groups.
Pick Pencil Code if…
Pencil Code suits learners, teachers, and classroom users exploring programming through projects. It is intended for educational use rather than business work.