mBlock
7.8#1 in robotics education softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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Virtual Robotics Toolkit
6.0#22 in robotics education softwaremacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | mBlock | Virtual Robotics Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The maker describes support for Makeblock hardware and other open-resource hardware; its help center lists CyberPi, mBot, mBot Ranger, Ultimate 2.0, mBot Mega, mTiny, Codey Rocky, and xLight as supported devices. | The download page lists EV3 Software as required for programming EV3 robots, and LEGO Digital Designer and LDraw All In One Installer as required to build custom robots. |
| Purpose | mBlock 5 is a coding platform for robotics, STEM, and coding learning. | The toolkit lets users build, program, and simulate LEGO MINDSTORMS robots. |
mBlock plans
- mBlock 5Free
- mBlockFree
Virtual Robotics Toolkit plans
- Subscription LicensePriced on request
Pick mBlock if…
It suits educators, students, makers, and kids learning coding through robotics, STEM projects, games, or animations. Users planning device programming in Python should note the CyberPi restriction.
Pick Virtual Robotics Toolkit if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.