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SimBio

Ch 117.1of 27 Virtual Lab Software
  1. 1Runs onMac, Web, Windows
  2. 2Costsfree trial
  3. 3Assessment toolsYes
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Overview

SimBio is ranked #11 of 27 in virtual lab software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS, Web, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

SimBio plans and pricing

All plans
Virtual Labs (workbook and tutorial-style) $7.50 once $7.50/lab/student per term Per lab, per student simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026
Interactive Chapters $11.50 once $11.50/chapter/student per term Per chapter, per student simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026
Unlimited Labs $49 once $49.00/student per term No limit on number of labs selected for a SimUText simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026
SimBio Unlimited (chapters and/or labs) $89 once $89.00/student per term Chapters and/or labs simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026

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Facts

Product
SimBio provides interactive biology teaching content, including virtual labs and interactive chapters, for college courses.simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026
Learning approach
Its modules use simulations and interactives to support inquiry-driven learning, critical thinking, and active learning.simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026
Content selection
Instructors can mix and match modules, with content covering introductory biology, ecology, evolution, cell biology, genetics, and physiology.simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026
Instructor tools
The SimBio Active Learning System lets instructors customize content, set assignments, and monitor student work.simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026
Web platform
The SimBio Active Learning System is web-based and runs on Chromebooks.simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026
Legacy application
The classic SimUText System is client-based and requires software installation on the user's computer.simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026
LMS support
SimUText scores and submissions can be analyzed or exported to a learning management system.simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026
Trial access
College instructors can request a free Evaluation Platform account after SimBio verifies that they are instructors; students are not eligible for these accounts.simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026
Subscription requirement
Enrolled students need an active subscription to access course content, while the platform's assessment and organizational tools have no additional cost.simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026
Availability limit
SimBio says some features of the new Active Learning System are still under development and availability is for eligible courses.simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026
Accessibility
SimBio reports that it supports or partially supports applicable WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines and says full accessibility remains challenging for dynamic simulations.simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
SimBio says technical support specialists are available seven days a week for the SimUText system.simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026
Audience
SimBio describes its teaching tools as used in college biology courses worldwide.simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026
Company ownership
SimBio says it has been 100% employee-owned since 2022.simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026

Company

Headquarters
Missoula, Montana, United Statessimbio.com · 28 Sept 2026

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