List of BASIC dialects

This is an alphabetical list of BASIC dialects – interpreted and compiled versions of the BASIC programming language. Each dialect shows the computer models and operating systems it can run on, and other important details. BASIC is a language people use to tell computers what to do, and many different versions have been made for different kinds of computers. This list helps you learn about how BASIC has been used and changed over time.

Dialects

This is a list of different kinds of BASIC — a type of computer language. BASIC has many versions, called "dialects." These versions are made to work on different computers or for different uses.

Each dialect is made to work on certain computers or operating systems. For example, some work on old computers like the Apple II, while others work on modern systems like Windows or Linux. People have used these dialects for many things, like simple games and business programs.

BASIC extensions

BASIC extensions add new features to a BASIC language.

These extensions work on computers like the Amstrad PCW, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, Commodore 128, ZX Spectrum +3, and VIC-20. Examples include BASIC 8 for the Commodore 128, Beta BASIC for the ZX Spectrum, BASIC XL Toolkit for the Atari 8-bit, YS MegaBasic for the ZX Spectrum, Simons' BASIC for the Commodore 64, Super Expander for the VIC-20, and Super Expander 64 for the Commodore 64.