Scratch

Scratch is ranked #16 of 136 in coding playgrounds on The Geeks Club, made by Scratch. It runs on Android, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.92/mo.

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Scratch platform Free Free digital platform for creating and sharing projects scratch.mit.edu · 30 Sept 2026

Annual Membership $35/yr $35 membership donation per year Early and exclusive content · members-only tutorials · merchandise and discounts scratchfoundation.org · 30 Sept 2026

Lifetime Membership $150 once $150 one-time membership donation Early and exclusive content · members-only tutorials · merchandise and discounts scratchfoundation.org · 30 Sept 2026

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Scratch

Purpose: Scratch lets users program interactive stories, games, and animations and share creations in its online community.
Learning goals: Scratch aims to help young people think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively.
Audience: Scratch is designed especially for ages 8 to 16, and is also used by people of all ages.
Global reach: Scratch says it is used in more than 150 countries and is available in more than 40 languages.
Offline use: The Scratch app can be used offline, and projects made in it are not accessible by Scratch.
Download platforms: The Scratch app download information lists Windows 10+, macOS 10.13+, ChromeOS, and Android tablets running Android 6.0+.
Extensions: Scratch extensions add blocks that connect projects to hardware devices or web services.
Community safety: Scratch asks community members to keep personal information private and report content that violates its community guidelines.
Privacy: Scratch says it does not sell or rent account information, and limits information collected during signup and made public on the website.
Security: Scratch says it uses administrative, physical, and technical safeguards, including SSL/TLS for data transfers and restricted access to its servers.
Privacy limitation: Scratch states that no security system is impenetrable and it cannot completely guarantee database security or prevent interception during internet transmission.
Support: Parents can contact Scratch staff through the Contact Us link and ask questions in the discussion forums.
Organization: Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab.
Membership benefits: Scratch Membership offers early or exclusive content, including new sprites, members-only tutorials, merchandise, and store discounts.
Price from: $2.92/mo

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Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Coding Playgrounds in 2026#16 of 136
Best Code Playground Software in 2026#4 of 58
Best Coding Learning Platforms in 2026#4 of 42

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Sources

scratch.mit.edu/help/about/· checked 30 Sept 2026
mitscratch.freshdesk.com/en/support/solutions/articles/400021933· checked 30 Sept 2026
scratch.mit.edu/cdn/maintenance.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
scratch.mit.edu/help/studio/tips/blocks/add-an-extensio· checked 30 Sept 2026
scratch.mit.edu/community_guidelines/· checked 30 Sept 2026
scratch.mit.edu/help/parents/· checked 30 Sept 2026
scratchfoundation.org/membership· checked 30 Sept 2026
scratch.mit.edu· checked 28 Sept 2026