Learning & Education
Best Science Learning Software in 2026
Science learning software can support classroom study, independent learning, and practical exploration across science subjects. Compared on science scope, guided lessons, and assessment tools, these entries also differ in whether they include interactive simulations and virtual experiments.
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Beyond Labz It suits higher education, high school, online-school and homeschooling settings that need virtual labs and LMS assignment workflows.
Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS9.5 Visit Specs - 02 CK-12 FlexBook 2.0
FlexBook 2.0 suits K–12 educators and students who want customizable digital textbooks with lessons, practice, and interactive materials.
Free plan Web · iOS · Android · Browser extension8.9 Visit Specs - 03 PraxiLabs
It suits individual learners and educators, as well as schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions.
From $2.50/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android8.5 Visit Specs - 04
Labster Labster suits instructors and education administrators seeking virtual science assignments, assessment tools, and LMS-connected coursework.
From $416.67/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS8.3 Visit Specs - 05
BrainPOP BrainPOP suits families choosing age- and subject-specific learning content, as well as teachers and schools providing classroom access.
From $9.92/mo Free trial Web · iOS8.2 Visit Specs - 06 mozaik3D
mozaik3D suits students aged 8 to 18 exploring multiple school subjects, and teachers whose students connect to a teacher's mozaBook.
From €2.17/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.2 Visit Specs - 07
Concord Consortium STEM Learning Tools It suits teachers and students seeking free, browser-based STEM activities and data analysis.
Free plan Web · API8.1 Visit Specs - 08 Generation Genius
It suits K–8 teachers and homeschool users seeking video lessons paired with printable and classroom resources.
From $20.83/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android8.1 Visit Specs - 09 Inq-ITS
Inq-ITS suits teachers and schools using virtual science investigations with automated assessment and timely reports about student needs.
Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS7.9 Visit Specs - 10 JASON Learning From $2.50/mo Web · Windows · macOS · Linux7.9 Visit Specs
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Legends of Learning It suits elementary and middle school teachers, schools, and districts seeking standards-aligned games, assignments, and progress tracking in a browser.
From $65.83/mo Free plan Web7.9 Visit Specs - 12 PhET Interactive Simulations
It is designed primarily for K–12 and university students, and its simulations are also intended for preschool students.
Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS7.9 Visit Specs - 13 Pivot Interactives
It is aimed at science instructors and learners in grades 6–12 and higher education.
From $0.51/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS7.9 Visit Specs - 14 MindLabs
It suits homeschool families, classrooms, and other learning settings seeking interactive STEM activities with teacher tracking tools.
Free trial Web · iOS · Android7.8 Visit Specs - 15 LabXchange
It suits learners and educators seeking free, multi-subject science resources, virtual experiments, and guided learning activities.
Free plan Web · Windows · macOS7.6 Visit Specs - 16 MEL Science From $44.90/mo Web · iOS · Android7.6 Visit Specs
- 17 Mystery Science Free trial Web7.6 Visit Specs
- 18 ExploreLearning Gizmos
Gizmos suits K–12 science learners and educators looking for simulations, virtual experiments, guided lessons, and assessment tools.
Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS7.3 Visit Specs - 19 McGraw Hill Virtual Labs From $84.94/mo Web7.3 Visit Specs
- 20 Tappity Science
It suits families teaching elementary science at home or through homeschooling.
From $8.33/mo Web · iOS · Android7.3 Visit Specs - 21 Science Mom From $5/mo Web7.0 Visit Specs
- 22 Science4Us Free trial Web6.9 Visit Specs
- 23 TableTop Science Web6.6 Visit Specs
- 24 Amplify Science Web · Windows · macOS · iOS6.5 Visit Specs
- 25 Discovery Education Science Techbook Web5.9 Visit Specs
Consider how many learners are included and which platforms are supported, then weigh free-plan availability against the paid-from price. Beyond Labz, PhET Interactive Simulations, and Inq-ITS are among the options to compare; PraxiLabs and ExploreLearning Gizmos are also listed. The criteria can help you judge how each product’s learning activities and access details align with your teaching or study needs.
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