Labster vs Science Mom
Labster
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| Figure | Labster | Science Mom |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $416.67/mo | $5/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Spec score · Science Learning Software | 8.3 (#4) | 7.0 (#21) |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Copenhagen, Denmark | Southeast Alaska |
| Purpose | Labster provides interactive virtual lab assignments that teach foundational science concepts and let learners practice lab techniques and procedures. | Science Mom offers secular science courses for grades 4–8 with video lessons, follow-along notes, and hands-on projects. |
| Support | Labster provides live support through Help Center chat and lists [email protected] for email support. | The fastest support channel is email, and the site also offers Teachable messaging for enrolled students who are logged in. |
Plans
Science Mom
- Patreon membership$5 a month
- Patreon membership with clubs$10 a month
- Individual science course$150, paid once
- Biology Bundle$270, paid once
- Earth and Space Science Bundle$270, paid once
- Physics Bundle$270, paid once
- Middle School Science Bundle$720, paid once
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.
Science Mom
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