MEL Science vs PraxiLabs
MEL Science
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| Figure | MEL Science | PraxiLabs |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $44.90/mo | $2.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 10 |
| Spec score · Science Learning Software | 7.6 (#16) | 8.5 (#3) |
| Founded | 2014 | Crunchbase states that PraxiLabs was founded in 2016 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. |
| Product | MEL Science is an educational subscription offering monthly hands-on science kits and digital experiences. | PraxiLabs provides immersive virtual science labs and enriched educational content for schools, colleges, and educational institutions. |
| Subjects | The product offers STEM for ages 5+, math and physics for ages 8+, and chemistry for ages 10+. | Its virtual labs cover biology, chemistry, and physics. |
| Support | Customer support is available at [email protected] and by phone at +1 (855) 971-2330 in the USA. | The pricing page says every individual plan includes technical support, with priority support on Semester and Annual plans. |
Plans
MEL Science
- MEL Science subscription — 3-month billing$44.90 a month
- MEL Science subscription — 6-month billing$44.90 a month
- MEL Science subscription — annual billing$44.90 a month
- MEL Science subscription — monthly billing$44.90 a month
PraxiLabs
- Free PlanFree
- Free PlanFree
- Monthly Plan$6.99 a month
- Semester Plan$29.99 a year
- Semester Plan$29.99 a month
- Annual Plan$44.99 a year
- Custom PlanPriced on request
- School PlanPriced on request
- Teacher PlanPriced on request
- University PlanPriced on request
In their own words
MEL Science
MEL Science has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
PraxiLabs
PraxiLabs provides virtual science labs and educational content for learners and education providers. Its simulations cover biology, chemistry, and physics, with more than 220 available in the Semester and Annual plans. Learners interact with experiments in 3D, can repeat them, track progress, and receive immediate feedback. Oxi, described as a virtual science lab partner, provides personalized guidance during simulations. The platform also includes multiple-choice quizzes and assessments, reports, and analytics. Individual subscriptions are limited to one user: the Free Plan gives one month of access to three simulations, while the Monthly Plan provides any 10 simulations. Semester and Annual plans include access to all 220-plus simulations. The School plan lists Moodle, Blackboard, and other LMS integrations, plus a built-in mini-LMS; Teacher and University plans are also offered by quote. PraxiLabs runs online in a modern browser on a computer or laptop, with no installation required. The Free Plan costs nothing, the Monthly Plan $6.99 a month, the Semester Plan $29.99 a month, and the Annual Plan $44.99 a year.