Labster vs Legends of Learning

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.

Legends of Learning is a browser-based educational platform offering curriculum-aligned games, lesson plans, and assessments through Learning Universe, Awakening, and Math Basecamp. Its library has over 2,000 games covering math, history, and science for elementary and middle school learners. Learning Universe games map to curriculum standards, with each game teaching one standard. Teachers can launch assignments, view student progress and mastery, and use school or district reporting on higher license tiers. Basic Teacher supports three concurrent live and queued assignments, while Premium Classroom provides unlimited assignments and gameplay. Math Basecamp adds adaptive math fact fluency lessons, games, and progress information. Integrations include Google Classroom, Canvas, and Schoology, plus SSO and rostering connections such as ClassLink and GG4L. Student accounts are created by teachers or administrators. The privacy policy describes encryption in transit using TLS 1.2 and at rest, FERPA and COPPA compliance, and no advertisements for student users. A free Basic Teacher plan is available.