ExploreLearning Gizmos vs Concord Consortium STEM Learning Tools

EGExploreLearning Gizmos9.4Visit Concord Consortium STEM Learning Tools9.1Visit

Higher score EG ExploreLearning Gizmos #1 in Science Learning Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit site

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Concord Consortium STEM Learning Tools #4 in Science Learning Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Concord STEM

• ExploreLearning Gizmos fits best

  K–12 schools needing complete virtual labs

• Concord Consortium STEM Learning Tools fits best

  Free modeling and simulation-based science learning

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Side by side

Feature	EGExploreLearning Gizmos 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Concord Consortium STEM Learning Tools 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.1
Ranking	#1 in Science Learning Software	#4 in Science Learning Software
Best for	K–12 schools needing complete virtual labs	Free modeling and simulation-based science learning
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ExploreLearning Gizmos 4/4 · Concord Consortium STEM Learning Tools 4/4
Interactive simulations	✓	✓
Virtual experiments	✓	✓
Guided lessons	✓	✓
Assessment tools	✓	✓
Specs
Science scope	K-12 science	Multi-subject
Included learners	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	PC, Mac, Chromebook, iPad, Android tablets, and modern web browsers	web browser
Our review
Pros	Combines simulations, virtual labs, STEM Cases, and guided investigations Includes formative assessments, reports, and real-time data heatmaps Supports rostering through OneRoster, Clever, and ClassLink	Free simulations, virtual labs, and computational modeling tools Teacher classes, assignments, saved work, dashboards, and reports Multi-subject science resources with NGSS-aligned assessments
Cons	The free account offers only a limited, rotating collection Paid subscriptions require a customized quote Its broad scope may exceed the needs of single-purpose users	It is a collection of tools rather than one unified SaaS product LMS embedding is available only for selected interactives Access is provided through web browsers rather than native apps
Our verdict	ExploreLearning Gizmos is a browser-based STEM learning platform for schools and districts serving grades 3–12. It combines more than 550 interactive math and science simulations with virtual labs, STEM Cases, guided investigations, lesson… Read the review →	Concord Consortium STEM Learning Tools is a free collection of digital activities and software for science and STEM education. It is designed for schools, teachers, and learners working across science subjects and grade levels. Students… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ExploreLearning Gizmos — where it wins

  • Combines simulations, virtual labs, STEM Cases, and guided investigations
  • Includes formative assessments, reports, and real-time data heatmaps
  • Supports rostering through OneRoster, Clever, and ClassLink

  Where it doesn't

  • The free account offers only a limited, rotating collection
  • Paid subscriptions require a customized quote
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of single-purpose users

• Concord Consortium STEM Learning Tools — where it wins

  • Free simulations, virtual labs, and computational modeling tools
  • Teacher classes, assignments, saved work, dashboards, and reports
  • Multi-subject science resources with NGSS-aligned assessments

  Where it doesn't

  • It is a collection of tools rather than one unified SaaS product
  • LMS embedding is available only for selected interactives
  • Access is provided through web browsers rather than native apps

• EGExploreLearning Gizmos9.4/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad virtual lab platform for schools that need simulations, lessons, assessment, and reporting.

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• Concord Consortium STEM Learning Tools9.1/10 · Free plan

  A free web collection for simulations, modeling, data analysis, and classroom assessment.

  Visit Concord STEMFull verdict →