ChemLab vs neoCatalyst Labs
ChemLab
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| Figure | ChemLab | neoCatalyst Labs |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 2 |
| Spec score · Chemistry Simulation Software | 9.0 (#3) | 7.5 (#22) |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says the company does not sell or rent information and does not use cookies on its website. | The policy says the company does not sell or trade personal information, does not use minors’ academic work or personal information to train AI models, and does not send student work or results to Meta. |
| Purpose | Model ChemLab is an interactive chemistry lab simulation with a lab notebook workspace for theory, procedures and student observations. | neoCatalyst Labs provides homeschool families and independent study students with a high school virtual chemistry curriculum and transcript documentation. |
| Security | The maker says ChemLab Windows installers are signed with Microsoft Authenticode. | The policy says data is transmitted over HTTPS, access codes are stored as bcrypt hashes, and unauthenticated requests cannot receive lab files. |
| Support | Registered ChemLab users can obtain technical support by email at [email protected] or by phone at (519) 570-0335. | The FAQ says the company responds to email within 24 hours, and the About page says the founder personally responds to support emails. |
Plans
ChemLab
- ChemLab Standard v3.0 for Windows$33.99, paid once
- ChemLab Standard v5 (64-bit) for MacOS$33.99, paid once
- Model ChemLab Standard for iPad$33.99, paid once
- ChemLab Professional v3.0 (Instructor) for Windows$135, paid once
- ChemLab Professional v5 (64-bit) for MacOS$139.99, paid once
- Single Academic Pro + Five Students$275, paid once
- Single Academic Pro + Ten Students$360, paid once
- Single Academic Pro + 20 Students$520, paid once
- Single Academic Pro + 30 Students$635, paid once
- Building Wide Site License$1,000, paid once
In their own words
ChemLab
ChemLab is an interactive chemistry lab simulation for high-school and college general chemistry. It pairs simulated experiments with a lab notebook for theory, procedures, and student observations. Pre-designed labs cover subjects including acid-base reactions, electrochemistry, equilibrium, gas laws, kinetics, redox, and stoichiometry, with additional simulations available from third parties. Animated experiments, plug-in lab extensions, and tools to record and replay demonstrations support instruction. Standard lets students run simulations; Professional adds Lab Wizard tools for instructors to run, edit, and create labs, plus an expandable chemical database. Professional users can capture a simulation, add comments, and save a distributable demonstration for Standard users to play back. The product lists RasMol integration and an integrated periodic table application with a quiz. It is described for distance learning, pre-lab work, demonstrations, and lab run-throughs, including experiments that are dangerous, environmentally hazardous, expensive, or lengthy. It is available in English, Spanish, French, and Italian. Single-user Standard licenses start at $33.99, paid once.
neoCatalyst Labs
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