PictoBlox
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VisitPictoBlox vs VEXcode
What both publish
| Fact | PictoBlox | VEXcode |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | Greenville, Texas, United States |
| Privacy | The product FAQ says PictoBlox does not store users’ pictures or videos and that camera or video data is used locally or through secured servers with automated processing. | The software privacy policy says VEX applications do not collect personally identifiable information, while optional feedback may include information users submit and Google Analytics may collect anonymous aggregate usage data. |
| Purpose | PictoBlox is educational software for learning graphical block-based coding and Python through projects such as games, animations, IoT, robotics, AI, and machine learning. | VEXcode is coding software for VEX robotics users from kindergarten through college and beyond. |
PictoBlox plans
- Free (individual and non-commercial use)Free
VEXcode plans
- VEXcode VR FreeFree
- VEXcode VR Enhanced$199 a year
- VEXcode VR Premium$499 a year
Pick PictoBlox if…
PictoBlox suits learners exploring coding, robotics, AI, or machine learning through projects, including children ages 4–7 using Junior Blocks. Educators can use its classroom tools and curriculum library.
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.