REDTAIL vs SimBio
REDTAIL
redtail.rhlab.ece.uw.eduSimBio
simbio.comSide by side
| Figure | REDTAIL | SimBio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 0 | 4 |
| Spec score · Virtual Lab Software | 6.8 (#24) | 7.8 (#12) |
| Audience | The site presents REDTAIL for instructors selecting and adapting course exercises and for students completing activities assigned through their course. | SimBio describes its teaching tools as used in college biology courses worldwide. |
| Support | Instructors and collaborators are invited to contact the REDTAIL team at [email protected] about courses, remote-lab setups, or collaborations. | SimBio says technical support specialists are available seven days a week for the SimUText system. |
Plans
SimBio
- Virtual Labs (workbook and tutorial-style)$7.50, paid once
- Interactive Chapters$11.50, paid once
- Unlimited Labs$49, paid once
- SimBio Unlimited (chapters and/or labs)$89, paid once
In their own words
REDTAIL
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