Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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This allows Google Colaboratory to open and create files in Google Drive. It is automatically installed on first use; uninstalling this will not prevent access to Colaboratory.
| Metric | Code Blocks | Colaboratory |
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| Rating | 4.0 ★ | ★ 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | 1.2k | ★ 3.8k |
| Active installs | 6,776,366+ | 91,470,306+ |
| Free plan | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing | Free of charge | Not available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Featured placements | — | 2 |
Based on the data on this page, Colaboratory is the stronger choice for most Google Workspace Marketplace merchants — 4.7★ vs Code Blocks's 4.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. On pricing, Code Blocks offers a free tier (Free of charge) while Colaboratory starts at Not available. For early-stage stores or merchants validating fit, the free-tier path lets you run the app on real orders before committing budget. Colaboratory has the larger user base (3,779 reviews vs 1,237), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Code Blocks's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Colaboratory; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Code Blocks's 1,237-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Colaboratory's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Google Workspace Marketplace listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Code Blocks audit • Colaboratory audit
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Code Blocks is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (Free of charge). Colaboratory starts at Not available. Both publish their pricing on the Google Workspace Marketplace marketplace; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.
Colaboratory has the higher average rating (4.7★ from 3,779 reviews) compared to Code Blocks (4.0★ from 1,237 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Code Blocks fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Colaboratory is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Google Workspace Marketplace marketplace. Colaboratory has more onboarding documentation maturity (3,779 reviews vs 1,237), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Code Blocks typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1,237 reviews). Colaboratory aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (3,779 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Code Blocks and Colaboratory both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Code Blocks" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
