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Head-to-head · Statistics Learning Software

Conceptual Learning with Interactive Applets vs Brilliant

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Conceptual Learning with Interactive Applets #3 in Statistics Learning Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit the applets
Brilliant #7 in Statistics Learning Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Brilliant

Conceptual Learning with Interactive Applets leads on 4 checks, Brilliant on 0, and 1 is 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 scoreConceptual Learning with Interactive Applets · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresConceptual Learning with Interactive Applets · 4 of 4

Conceptual Learning with Interactive Applets scores higher on our rubric for statistics learning software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Conceptual Learning with Interactive Applets offers guided lessons; Brilliant doesn't publish it. Conceptual Learning with Interactive Applets offers statistics simulations; Brilliant doesn't publish it. Conceptual Learning with Interactive Applets offers probability experiments; Brilliant doesn't publish it. Conceptual Learning with Interactive Applets offers classroom tools; Brilliant doesn't publish it.

Conceptual Learning with Interactive Applets is the better fit for visualizing statistics concepts in class. Brilliant is the better fit for learners who want guided courses and mobile access.

  • Conceptual Learning with Interactive Applets fits best

    Visualizing statistics concepts in class

  • Brilliant fits best

    Learners who want guided courses and mobile access

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Side by side

Feature Conceptual Learning with Interactive Applets 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Brilliant 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #3 in Statistics Learning Software #7 in Statistics Learning Software
Best for Visualizing statistics concepts in class Learners who want guided courses and mobile access
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Conceptual Learning with Interactive Applets 4/4 · Brilliant 0/4
Guided lessons ✓ (best) Not published
Statistics simulations ✓ (best) Not published
Probability experiments ✓ (best) Not published
Classroom tools ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Supported platforms web Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Interactive applets cover probability, sampling, inference, regression and ANOVA.
  • Visualizations explore confidence intervals, p-values and statistical power.
  • Instructor notes and tutorial activities support teaching and student review.
  • Interactive problems pair visual models with immediate feedback.
  • Learning Paths, practice sets, and Koji provide guided study support.
  • Web and iOS and Android apps support learning across platforms.
Cons
  • The collection focuses on learning concepts rather than broader classroom management.
  • Applets run on the web, with no other supported platform listed.
  • Its listed support channels are email and documentation.
  • Free access is limited to two lessons per day and includes occasional ads.
  • Course access is subscription-based beyond the free tier.
  • Offline learning and certificates are not offered.
Our verdict

Conceptual Learning with Interactive Applets is a University of Melbourne educational resource for teaching and learning undergraduate mathematics and statistics. Its browser-based GeoGebra applets are suited to instructors demonstrating…

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Brilliant offers interactive courses in math and coding, with additional material in science, data science, technology, logic, and AI. Its problem-solving lessons use visual explanations and models, with immediate feedback and step-by-step…

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  1. Conceptual Learning with Interactive AppletsStatistics Learning Software 9.1Free plan
  2. BrilliantStatistics Learning Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Conceptual Learning with Interactive Applets — where it wins

    • Interactive applets cover probability, sampling, inference, regression and ANOVA.
    • Visualizations explore confidence intervals, p-values and statistical power.
    • Instructor notes and tutorial activities support teaching and student review.

    Where it doesn't

    • The collection focuses on learning concepts rather than broader classroom management.
    • Applets run on the web, with no other supported platform listed.
    • Its listed support channels are email and documentation.

  • Brilliant — where it wins

    • Interactive problems pair visual models with immediate feedback.
    • Learning Paths, practice sets, and Koji provide guided study support.
    • Web and iOS and Android apps support learning across platforms.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free access is limited to two lessons per day and includes occasional ads.
    • Course access is subscription-based beyond the free tier.
    • Offline learning and certificates are not offered.
  • Conceptual Learning with Interactive Applets9.1/10 · Free plan

    A free, browser-based collection for visualizing core statistics concepts in class.

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  • Brilliant8.7/10 · Free plan

    Guided, interactive learning across math and related fields, with limited free daily lessons.

    Visit BrilliantFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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