Achieve for Biology vs PraxiLabs
Achieve for Biology
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| Figure | Achieve for Biology | PraxiLabs |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £5.17/mo | $2.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 10 |
| Spec score · Biology Learning Software | 7.8 (#9) | 8.6 (#3) |
| Assessments | The assessment library includes formative and summative assignments, varied answer types, hints, error-specific feedback, and worked solutions. | The platform includes multiple-choice quizzes, a question bank and reporting tools for instructor assessment. |
| LMS integration | LMS integration allows assignments and grades to appear in the learning management system and lets students access Achieve from it. | PraxiLabs connects to major LMS products such as Moodle and Blackboard through the LTI standard and can synchronize gradebook data. |
| Privacy | Macmillan Learning’s privacy notice identifies Achieve as a product covered by its School Data Privacy Notice and says it processes school data on the school’s instructions. | Its January 2026 privacy policy says it does not sell personal information to third parties and describes sharing student information with their college or university when the service is integrated into education. |
| Support | The UK contact page directs customers to its Support Community and support team chatbot for online purchase queries. | The pricing page says every individual plan includes technical support, with priority support on Semester and Annual plans. |
Plans
Achieve for Biology
- Achieve for Life: The Science of Biology Digital Update (International Edition; £61.99 a year
PraxiLabs
- Free PlanFree
- Free PlanFree
- Monthly Plan$6.99 a month
- Semester Plan$29.99 a year
- Semester Plan$29.99 a month
- Annual Plan$44.99 a year
- Custom PlanPriced on request
- School PlanPriced on request
- Teacher PlanPriced on request
- University PlanPriced on request
In their own words
Achieve for Biology
Achieve for Biology has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
PraxiLabs
PraxiLabs provides virtual science labs and educational content for learners and education providers. Its simulations cover biology, chemistry, and physics, with more than 220 available in the Semester and Annual plans. Learners interact with experiments in 3D, can repeat them, track progress, and receive immediate feedback. Oxi, described as a virtual science lab partner, provides personalized guidance during simulations. The platform also includes multiple-choice quizzes and assessments, reports, and analytics. Individual subscriptions are limited to one user: the Free Plan gives one month of access to three simulations, while the Monthly Plan provides any 10 simulations. Semester and Annual plans include access to all 220-plus simulations. The School plan lists Moodle, Blackboard, and other LMS integrations, plus a built-in mini-LMS; Teacher and University plans are also offered by quote. PraxiLabs runs online in a modern browser on a computer or laptop, with no installation required. The Free Plan costs nothing, the Monthly Plan $6.99 a month, the Semester Plan $29.99 a month, and the Annual Plan $44.99 a year.