Labster vs TableTop Science
Labster
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| Figure | Labster | TableTop Science |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $416.67/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Science Learning Software | 8.3 (#4) | 6.6 (#23) |
| Spec score · Virtual Lab Software | 8.4 (#6) | 6.8 (#26) |
| Support | Labster provides live support through Help Center chat and lists [email protected] for email support. | The site directs users to contact its technical support team for persistent issues and lists [email protected] for user and academic support. |
| Supported devices | Simulations can run on Windows and Mac computers in supported browsers; iPads and Chromebooks are supported for some simulations through the Labster app. | The platform requires internet access and a modern browser, and is intended for laptop, desktop or tablet use; the site says phone screens may be too small for useful work. |
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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.
TableTop Science
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