Humulo vs Labster

Humulo provides OSHA-aligned virtual reality safety training with certificates and session scoring. Its offline modules run on standalone PICO 4 Ultra Enterprise and Meta Quest 3 headsets and cover forklift use, lockout/tagout, fire extinguishers, confined spaces, and other topics. The Safety Insights Portal summarizes scores, error patterns, comprehension, and near-miss trends by site. Humulo Workshop lets a VR presenter share an interactive 3D model with desktop, tablet, or phone viewers, or in Microsoft Teams; Workshop is in beta for selected early adopters. Authoring tools support custom modules built from customer procedures and equipment specifications, with cost and timing based on complexity. Integrations include xAPI, SCORM 1.2/2004, and named learning platforms. Enterprise authentication includes SAML 2.0 and Active Directory. Typical deployments are operational within 10–14 days of contract signing.

Labster provides interactive virtual lab assignments for teaching science concepts and practicing laboratory techniques. Its catalog includes more than 300 simulations across STEM subjects. Learners follow guided scenarios, repeat work at their own pace, and receive immediate feedback. Instructors can use automatic grading, customizable quizzes, and a modular assignment builder. A course mapping tool helps match simulations to a syllabus, and listed LMS integrations include Canvas, Google Classroom, Blackboard, Moodle, Schoology, and D2L Brightspace.

Simulations run in supported browsers on Windows and Mac computers. Some are available on iPads and Chromebooks through the Labster app; smartphones, including iPhones and Android phones, are not supported for playing them. Purchases are available to instructors, faculty, and administrators at educational institutions. A free trial is offered, but there is no free plan. Pricing is on request; institutional or department engagements typically begin at $5,000 a year, billed annually, with final pricing dependent on the solution and implementation requirements.