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Head-to-head · Virtual IT Labs Software

CloudShare vs CloudLabs

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score CloudShare #1 in Virtual IT Labs Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit CloudShare
CloudLabs #4 in Virtual IT Labs Software 7.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Contact CloudLabs

CloudShare leads on 0 checks, CloudLabs on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCloudShare · 9.0/10

CloudShare scores higher on our rubric for virtual it labs software: 9.0 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

CloudShare is the better fit for enterprises running collaborative virtual lab training. CloudLabs is the better fit for multi-cloud lab academies and certification programs.

  • CloudShare fits best

    Enterprises running collaborative virtual lab training

  • CloudLabs fits best

    Multi-cloud lab academies and certification programs

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Side by side

Feature CloudShare 9.0/10 Visit ↗ CloudLabs 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.7
Ranking #1 in Virtual IT Labs Software #4 in Virtual IT Labs Software
Best for Enterprises running collaborative virtual lab training Multi-cloud lab academies and certification programs
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web
Support Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 9 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CloudShare 0/4 · CloudLabs 0/4
Virtual machine support Not published Not published
Custom lab authoring Not published Not published
LMS integration Not published Not published
Lab reset controls Not published Not published
Specs
Lab delivery Not published Not published
Concurrent learners Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Browser labs with cloning, templates, and guided training journeys
  • Instructor monitoring, collaboration tools, and learner analytics
  • LMS, LTI, API, SSO, Slack, and cloud-provider integrations
  • 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
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a public plan
  • Enterprise focus may exceed the needs of small training teams
  • Provides lab infrastructure, not a published certification course catalog
  • 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
Our verdict

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  1. CloudShareVirtual IT Labs Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. CloudLabsVirtual IT Labs Software 7.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CloudShare — where it wins

    • Browser labs with cloning, templates, and guided training journeys
    • Instructor monitoring, collaboration tools, and learner analytics
    • LMS, LTI, API, SSO, Slack, and cloud-provider integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a public plan
    • Enterprise focus may exceed the needs of small training teams
    • Provides lab infrastructure, not a published certification course catalog
  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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