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Transitioning from Trinket to Pickcode

Trinket will be shutting down in August 2026. We’re working with their team to support computer science teachers looking for an alternate platform.

Comparing Pickcode and Trinket​

Pickcode is an online IDE where anyone can write and run Python, Java, HTML/CSS/JS, or C++ code. You can create a free account here.

With our paid Pickcode Classroom plan, teachers can:

  • Create lessons with starter code and instructions
  • Set up classes and assignments
  • View student work in real time
  • Embed code editors in other sites
  • Create unlimited programs with graphical output, like Python Turtle and Pygame or Java Swing.

You can see a full demo video here.

Pickcode Classroom costs $500/teacher plus $10/student per year. An account for a student who needs access for under half of the year is $5. For publishers, short term coding camps, or other special situations, we can customize pricing.

We offer free trials, and if you'd like a quote or have any questions, email info@pickcode.io.

Importing data from Trinket​

To download your Trinkets, log in to Trinket and click your name on your home page, then "My Settings" > "Data" > "Download all Trinkets" button.

Then, log in to your Pickcode account and go to your profile settings by clicking the person icon in the top right corner of any screen.

profile button

On that page, click Upload Trinket Files and select the zip file you downloaded from Trinket. The upload may take some time depending on the number of files. Once uploaded, you will have a menu where you can select which files to upload.

Moving forward​

We are working to add support for the following Trinket features we don't yet support:

  • The processing Python library
  • Courses with embedded code editors

We are unlikely to add the following Trinket features in 2026:

  • Block based programming
  • The R programming language
  • Forking projects (Teachers can currently create templates for students with a Pickcode Classroom subscription)

Please let us know if there are other features of Trinket you'd like us to add.