PhET Interactive Simulations

Chemistry Simulation Software

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Overview

PhET Interactive Simulations is ranked #3 of 32 in chemistry simulation software on Specifiction. It runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. There is a free plan.

PhET Interactive Simulations plans and pricing

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Free simulations Free Free to all students and teachers · online or downloadable · open source phet.colorado.edu · 1 Oct 2026

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Facts

What it does: PhET provides fun, free, interactive, research-based science and mathematics simulations.phet.colorado.edu · 1 Oct 2026
Research and testing: Each simulation is extensively tested and evaluated for educational effectiveness using student interviews and classroom observation.phet.colorado.edu · 1 Oct 2026
Simulation technology: Simulations are written in HTML5, with some legacy simulations in Java or Flash, and can run online or be downloaded.phet.colorado.edu · 1 Oct 2026
Open source: All simulations are open source.phet.colorado.edu · 1 Oct 2026
Interactive design: Design principles include scientific inquiry, interactivity, visual mental models, multiple representations, real-world connections, and flexible classroom use.phet.colorado.edu · 1 Oct 2026
Offline access: The PhET Desktop App contains all HTML5 and Java simulations and translations for offline use on Windows and macOS.phet.colorado.edu · 1 Oct 2026
Mobile apps: The Android and iOS apps contain all HTML5 simulations and translations for offline use and automatically download new HTML5 simulations.phet.colorado.edu · 1 Oct 2026
Platform limits: Android is not officially supported for browser-based HTML5 simulations, and Linux is not officially supported.phet.colorado.edu · 1 Oct 2026
Integrations: Educators can create PhET accounts using Clever, which is a supported federated login provider.phet.colorado.edu · 1 Oct 2026
School deployment: PhET for Schools apps can be deployed through the Google Admin Console and Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager.phet.colorado.edu · 1 Oct 2026
Privacy: PhET states that no personally identifiable information is collected when users run simulations on the website, in the apps, embedded elsewhere, or from downloads.phet.colorado.edu · 1 Oct 2026
Security: By default, user communications are served over HTTPS and PhET restricts access to personal information to essential personnel under confidentiality obligations.phet.colorado.edu · 1 Oct 2026
Advertising: PhET says it uses no advertisements or ad tracking technologies on its website or in its simulations.phet.colorado.edu · 1 Oct 2026
Audience: PhET simulations are designed primarily for K-12 and university students and are intended for students in preschool, K-12, or college.phet.colorado.edu · 1 Oct 2026
Commercial licensing: Commercial use of PhET simulations requires a commercial license from the University of Colorado Boulder.phet.colorado.edu · 1 Oct 2026