Observable vs Sphere Engine
| Observable | Sphere Engine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $2,225/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Paid from | 22 /user/mo | — |
| Runtime scope | full-stack | full-stack |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | — |
| Private projects | Yes | — |
| Public sharing | Yes | — |
| Custom domains | Yes | — |
| Deployment support | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Code Playground Software. On The Geeks Club, Observable scores higher on our published basis.