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Best Virtual Lab Software in 2026

Virtual lab software gives students a way to explore science through simulated experiments and models. Compare subject coverage and experiment authoring to see whether activities fit the topics you teach, and look at the experiment library for ready-to-use material.

  1. 01 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 · iOS
    9.5 Visit Specs
  2. 02 ChemCollective Virtual Lab

    The Virtual Lab suits high school and college chemistry students and educators looking for simulated aqueous experiments.

    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    9.0 Visit Specs
  3. 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 · Android
    8.8 Visit Specs
  4. 04 Amrita Virtual Lab

    The labs are aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students, research scholars, science and engineering faculty, and high-school students.

    Free plan Web
    8.7 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Molecular Workbench

    It suits science educators and instructional designers who want to build or adapt simulation-based learning activities.

    Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.6 Visit Specs
  6. 06 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 · iOS
    8.4 Visit Specs
  7. 07 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 · iOS
    8.1 Visit Specs
  8. 08 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 · iOS
    8.0 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Concord Consortium Lab

    It suits educators, schools, districts, educational institutions, parents, and guardians creating or using interactive STEM materials.

    Web · iOS · Android
    7.8 Visit Specs
  10. 10 LabsLand
    Web · iOS · Android
    7.8 Visit Specs
  11. 11 Pearson Live Response

    It suits instructors who need live polling, anonymous responses, varied question formats, and participation reports.

    Free plan Web
    7.8 Visit Specs
  12. 12 SimBio
    Free trial Web · Windows · macOS
    7.8 Visit Specs
  13. 13 WhimsyLabs

    WhimsyLabs is intended for schools and educational institutions, from individual teachers to districts.

    Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.8 Visit Specs
  14. 14 LabXchange

    It suits learners and educators seeking free, multi-subject science resources, virtual experiments, and guided learning activities.

    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS
    7.7 Visit Specs
  15. 15 McGraw Hill Virtual Labs
    From $84.94/mo Web
    7.5 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Evelyn Learning Virtual Lab Simulations
    Web · API
    7.4 Visit Specs
  17. 17 Science Remote Laboratory

    It suits universities, public health organizations, and research institutions needing browser-based practical science activities.

    Free plan Web
    7.3 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Maroon

    Maroon suits students and educators seeking interactive physics and related science activities.

    Web · Windows
    7.2 Visit Specs
  19. 19 VRLab Academy

    VRLab Academy suits schools and universities seeking interactive science experiments for learners from primary school through university.

    Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    7.2 Visit Specs
  20. 20 WebLab-Deusto
    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.2 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Scholarlab Virtual Labs
    Web · Android
    7.0 Visit Specs
  22. 22 Virtual Labs
    Web · Android
    7.0 Visit Specs
  23. 23 Virtual Laboratory
    Web · Self-hosted
    6.9 Visit Specs
  24. 24 REDTAIL
    Web · Self-hosted
    6.8 Visit Specs
  25. 25 Science Interactive
    Web
    6.8 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

Assessment tools, teacher dashboards, and LMS integration offer additional points of comparison for classroom use. A free plan and paid-from price can help you evaluate access and cost. Entries include Beyond Labz, WhimsyLabs, and ChemCollective Virtual Lab; consider the listed features against the needs of your learners and teaching setup.

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