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Head-to-head · Virtual IT Labs Software

CloudLabs vs NETLAB+

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score CloudLabs #4 in Virtual IT Labs Software 7.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Contact CloudLabs
NETLAB+ #6 in Virtual IT Labs Software 7.0/10 From $9,995 ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit NETLAB+

CloudLabs leads on 0 checks, NETLAB+ on 3, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCloudLabs · 7.7/10
  • Most featuresNETLAB+ · 3 of 4

CloudLabs scores higher on our rubric for virtual it labs software: 7.7 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

NETLAB+ offers virtual machine support; CloudLabs doesn't publish it. NETLAB+ offers custom lab authoring; CloudLabs doesn't publish it. NETLAB+ offers lab reset controls; CloudLabs doesn't publish it.

CloudLabs is the better fit for multi-cloud lab academies and certification programs. NETLAB+ is the better fit for organizations needing self-hosted pod-based labs.

  • CloudLabs fits best

    Multi-cloud lab academies and certification programs

  • NETLAB+ fits best

    Organizations needing self-hosted pod-based labs

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Side by side

Feature CloudLabs 7.7/10 Visit ↗ NETLAB+ 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.0
Ranking #4 in Virtual IT Labs Software #6 in Virtual IT Labs Software
Best for Multi-cloud lab academies and certification programs Organizations needing self-hosted pod-based labs
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Email
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CloudLabs 0/4 · NETLAB+ 3/4
Virtual machine support Not published ✓ (best)
Custom lab authoring Not published ✓ (best)
LMS integration Not published —
Lab reset controls Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Lab delivery Not published Browser
Concurrent learners Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Offers labs across AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud and private clouds
  • Combines guided learning paths with certification prep and assessments
  • Automates lab provisioning, scheduling, idle detection and shutdown
  • Schedules browser-accessible lab pods for learners.
  • Supports virtual machines and physical lab equipment.
  • Includes lab authoring, cloning, snapshots, and reset controls.
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales engagement and a contract
  • LMS integration is through LTI 1.1 and LTI 1.3
  • Its wide feature set may exceed the needs of simple lab programs
  • The 16-pod edition starts at $9,995 one-time.
  • Organizations provide and administer the hosting environment.
  • No LMS integration is listed.
Our verdict

CloudLabs is a browser-based platform for delivering cloud and virtual machine labs, courses, certification preparation and technical training. Spektra Systems positions it for enterprises, educational institutions, training providers,…

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NETLAB+ is a self-hosted lab automation platform for colleges, technical schools, and commercial training organizations delivering IT education. Learners reserve scheduled lab pods and access virtual machines or supported physical…

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  1. CloudLabsVirtual IT Labs Software 7.7Pricing on request
  2. NETLAB+Virtual IT Labs Software 7.0From $9,995

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CloudLabs — where it wins

    • Offers labs across AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud and private clouds
    • Combines guided learning paths with certification prep and assessments
    • Automates lab provisioning, scheduling, idle detection and shutdown

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales engagement and a contract
    • LMS integration is through LTI 1.1 and LTI 1.3
    • Its wide feature set may exceed the needs of simple lab programs

  • NETLAB+ — where it wins

    • Schedules browser-accessible lab pods for learners.
    • Supports virtual machines and physical lab equipment.
    • Includes lab authoring, cloning, snapshots, and reset controls.

    Where it doesn't

    • The 16-pod edition starts at $9,995 one-time.
    • Organizations provide and administer the hosting environment.
    • No LMS integration is listed.
  • CloudLabs7.7/10 · Pricing on request

    Multi-cloud labs, guided learning and instructor tools for structured technical programs.

    Contact CloudLabsFull verdict →
  • NETLAB+7.0/10 · From $9,995

    Self-hosted scheduled labs with VM and physical equipment support, at a substantial upfront cost.

    Visit NETLAB+Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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