GCompris alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave GCompris: no iOS app, and macOS build is stuck on an older version. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces GCompris, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Starfall currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best GCompris alternative for most people
StarfallBrowser-based reading and phonics program from a nonprofit, free for core reading content, works on any device.
Best GCompris alternative for a free option
Tux PaintFree, open-source drawing app for the same age group when the child mostly wants creative play.
Best GCompris alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
StarfallBrowser-based reading and phonics program from a nonprofit, free for core reading content, works on any device.
Best GCompris alternative for open source
Tux PaintFree, open-source drawing app for the same age group when the child mostly wants creative play.
Best GCompris alternative for Mac
Tux PaintFree, open-source drawing app for the same age group when the child mostly wants creative play.
Best GCompris alternative for Windows
Tux PaintFree, open-source drawing app for the same age group when the child mostly wants creative play.
Best GCompris alternative for Linux
Tux PaintFree, open-source drawing app for the same age group when the child mostly wants creative play.
Best GCompris alternative for iPhone and Android
StarfallBrowser-based reading and phonics program from a nonprofit, free for core reading content, works on any device.
Best GCompris alternative for working in the browser
StarfallBrowser-based reading and phonics program from a nonprofit, free for core reading content, works on any device.
GCompris alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to GCompris?
Starfall ranks first right now. Browser-based reading and phonics program from a nonprofit, free for core reading content, works on any device.
Is there a free alternative to GCompris?
Yes. Starfall (free plan + paid) and Tux Paint (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to GCompris?
Yes: Tux Paint.
Which GCompris alternatives work on Linux?
Tux Paint runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from GCompris?
The complaints we hear most: no iOS app; macOS build is stuck on an older version; simple activities that older children outgrow.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces GCompris, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.