CodeFriends vs. CodeSpace vs. Python vs. Scrimba Comparison Chart

Easy to use browser-based software. Interactive curriculum modules, standards-based, project-driven learning. Physical computing-based robotics. Our unique learning platform brings together a powerful, open-ended coding environment, a teacher-friendly curriculum suite, and an exciting, thoroughly hackable set of hardware tools. CodeSpace helps you deliver real-world learning experiences to your students. Perfect for learning but industry-proven, Python has been used to develop software for Google, YouTube, Spotify, and countless other applications highly relevant to students' lives. Our exclusive use of text-based code, rather than drag and drop blocks, appeals to students seeking relevance, meaning, and real-world value from instruction. Our Python-based curriculum modules lead students (and teachers!) step by step, from basic coding concepts to deep and complex projects. Instructional content is integrated with development tools, so students can practice the mechanics of programming.

Scrimba is an interactive learning platform focused on teaching programming and web development skills. It offers a unique approach to coding education through "scrims," which are interactive screencasts that allow learners to pause, edit, and experiment with the code directly within the video player. This hands-on approach helps users practice coding in real-time while following along with the lessons. Scrimba covers a wide range of topics, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and Python, making it suitable for beginners and advanced learners alike. The platform is praised for its practical learning environment, active community, and affordable pricing model, with many courses offered for free or at low cost.