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Head-to-head · Virtual IT Labs Software

CloudShare vs NETLAB+

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score CloudShare #1 in Virtual IT Labs Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit CloudShare
NETLAB+ #6 in Virtual IT Labs Software 7.0/10 From $9,995 ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit NETLAB+

CloudShare 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 scoreCloudShare · 9.0/10
  • Most featuresNETLAB+ · 3 of 4

CloudShare scores higher on our rubric for virtual it labs software: 9.0 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

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

CloudShare is the better fit for enterprises running collaborative virtual lab training. NETLAB+ is the better fit for organizations needing self-hosted pod-based labs.

  • CloudShare fits best

    Enterprises running collaborative virtual lab training

  • NETLAB+ fits best

    Organizations needing self-hosted pod-based labs

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Side by side

Feature CloudShare 9.0/10 Visit ↗ NETLAB+ 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.0
Ranking #1 in Virtual IT Labs Software #6 in Virtual IT Labs Software
Best for Enterprises running collaborative virtual lab training Organizations needing self-hosted pod-based labs
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Community, Docs Email
Built for Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CloudShare 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • The 16-pod edition starts at $9,995 one-time.
  • Organizations provide and administer the hosting environment.
  • No LMS integration is listed.
Our verdict

CloudShare is a cloud-based virtual lab platform for organizations delivering technical training, customer onboarding, sales demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, cybersecurity exercises, and sandbox environments. Its browser-accessible…

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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. CloudShareVirtual IT Labs Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. NETLAB+Virtual IT Labs Software 7.0From $9,995

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

  • 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.
  • CloudShare9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    Enterprise virtual labs combine guided training, collaboration, monitoring, and analytics.

    Visit CloudShareFull 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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