Online VBScript to Raku Converter
Click to select or drop your input code file here.
You can also type the input code below.
How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from VBScript to Raku in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your VBScript code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Raku code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between VBScript and Raku
| Characteristic | VBScript | Raku |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | Simple, similar to classic Visual Basic; uses 'Dim', 'Set', 'If...Then', 'End If', etc. | Rich, expressive, Perl-inspired with modern enhancements; supports multiple syntactic forms and Unicode. |
| Paradigm | Primarily imperative and procedural. | Multi-paradigm: supports procedural, object-oriented, functional, and concurrent programming. |
| Typing | Dynamically typed; most variables are Variants. | Gradually typed; supports both dynamic and static typing with type constraints. |
| Performance | Generally slow; interpreted and limited by host environment (e.g., Windows Script Host). | Slower than many mainstream languages due to its rich feature set, but improving; runs on MoarVM and JVM. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Limited; mostly relies on Windows COM objects and built-in functions. | Growing ecosystem; has a module repository (Raku Modules), but smaller than mainstream languages. |
| Community and support | Small and declining; mostly legacy support, little new development. | Active but niche; enthusiastic community, ongoing development, and support channels. |
| Learning curve | Easy for beginners, especially those familiar with Visual Basic. | Steep due to rich syntax and advanced features, but flexible for different skill levels. |
