Sphero Edu vs Virtual Robotics Toolkit
| Sphero Edu | Virtual Robotics Toolkit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Robot simulator | No | Yes |
| Coding modes | block_and_text | block |
| Classroom tools | Yes | No |
| Curriculum library | Yes | Yes |
| Supported robots | BOLT+, RVR+, RVR, BOLT, Mini, SPRK+, SPRK, Ollie, Sphero 2.0, BB-8, BB-9E, R2-D2, R2-Q5 | LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT; LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 |
| Learner level | mixed | mixed |
| Supported platforms | iOS, macOS, Android, Chrome OS, Windows, Chrome, Edge | Windows; macOS |
Both are listed in Best Robotics Education Software. On Inferse, Sphero Edu scores higher on our published basis.