Labster vs McGraw Hill Virtual Labs
Labster
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| Figure | Labster | McGraw Hill Virtual Labs |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $416.67/mo | $84.94/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Science Learning Software | 8.3 (#4) | 7.3 (#19) |
| Spec score · Virtual Lab Software | 8.4 (#6) | 7.5 (#15) |
| Spec score · Chemistry Simulation Software | 8.2 (#9) | 7.4 (#23) |
| Purpose | Labster provides interactive virtual lab assignments that teach foundational science concepts and let learners practice lab techniques and procedures. | Virtual Labs provides interactive lab simulations intended to improve students’ comprehension and confidence in science courses. |
| Support | Labster provides live support through Help Center chat and lists [email protected] for email support. | The product page directs instructors to schedule a demo and advises asking a school learning technology representative about the delivery model suited to their course goals. |
Plans
McGraw Hill Virtual Labs
- Connect Online Access for Microbiology Virtual Labs$84.94 a month
In their own words
Labster
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.
McGraw Hill Virtual Labs
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