mBlock vs Sphero Edu
| mBlock | Sphero Edu | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Coding modes | block_and_text | block_and_text |
| Classroom tools | Yes | Yes |
| Curriculum library | Yes | Yes |
| Supported robots | CyberPi, mBot Neo/mBot2, mBot, mBot Ranger, Ultimate 2.0, mBot Mega, mTiny, Codey Rocky, xLight | BOLT+, RVR+, RVR, BOLT, Mini, SPRK+, SPRK, Ollie, Sphero 2.0, BB-8, BB-9E, R2-D2, R2-Q5 |
| Learner level | mixed | mixed |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, Android | iOS, macOS, Android, Chrome OS, Windows, Chrome, Edge |
| Robot simulator | — | No |
Both are listed in Best Robotics Education Software. On Inferse, mBlock scores higher on our published basis.