The Best Free Online IDE for Learning Python, Java, and HTML

Charlie Meyer

Charlie Meyer

— 2 min read

At Pickcode, we focus on one thing: Making the best possible online IDE for students. Our free IDE is simple to use, works on Chromebooks, and we support the following languages:

  • Python
  • Java
  • HTML/CSS/Javascript

With a free account, you can create unlimited projects in any of the languages above and your work is automatically saved to the cloud. You can also share your projects with others to work collaboratively on one project, just like Google Docs.

Here's how it works:

Step 1

Create your project by selecting a language, project type, and adding a title. With the free plan, you can create Console projects (printing and input), and with our paid Classroom plan (for teachers), you can make Graphics projects.

Project creation menu in Pickcode
Creating a project in Pickcode

Step 2

Once you've created your project, you're taken to the editor. There is a window on the left side where you can edit your code, and your output on the right. You can run your code by pressing the big green play button. For HTML projects, the right hand side is an auto refreshing preview of your code.

Screenshot of Pickcode's IDE
Pickcode's IDE is really simple!

Step 3 (optional)

With Pickcode, it's easy to share your work with others. We've modeled how sharing works after Google Drive, so the options should be familiar. Once someone is added as an editor to your project, you can both edit the code together in real time.

Screenshot of Pickcode's sharing menu
Sharing a project works just like Google Drive

Summary

Whether you're learning to code or teaching a class, Pickcode is the best free online IDE for Python, Java, and HTML/CSS/JavaScript. Our free plan includes all the basics, while teachers can upgrade to unlock graphics projects and classroom management tools.

Looking for a Replit alternative for students? Give Pickcode a try today at pickcode.io.

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