ExploreLearning Gizmos vs Discovery Education Science Techbook

EGExploreLearning Gizmos9.4Visit Discovery Education Science Techbook9.0Visit

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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Discovery Education Science Techbook #5 in Science Learning Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit site

• ExploreLearning Gizmos fits best

  K–12 schools needing complete virtual labs

• Discovery Education Science Techbook fits best

  Districts wanting a complete science curriculum

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Side by side

Feature	EGExploreLearning Gizmos 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Discovery Education Science Techbook 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.0
Ranking	#1 in Science Learning Software	#5 in Science Learning Software
Best for	K–12 schools needing complete virtual labs	Districts wanting a complete science curriculum
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	12 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ExploreLearning Gizmos 4/4 · Discovery Education Science Techbook 4/4
Interactive simulations	✓	✓
Virtual experiments	✓	✓
Guided lessons	✓	✓
Assessment tools	✓	✓
Specs
Science scope	K-12 science	K-12 science
Included learners	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	PC, Mac, Chromebook, iPad, Android tablets, and modern web browsers	Web application accessible from any device at home or school
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	Phenomena-driven storylines support three-dimensional science instruction Combines lessons, labs, interactives, assessments, and dashboards Integrates with major LMS, SSO, rostering, and assessment systems
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	Pricing requires contacting the vendor Delivery is through a web application Its full K–12 scope may exceed a single-purpose lab tool
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 →	Discovery Education Science Techbook is a K–12 core science curriculum for schools and districts. It combines standards-aligned three-dimensional instruction with phenomena-driven storylines, ready-to-teach and editable lessons, laboratory… 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

• Discovery Education Science Techbook — where it wins

  • Phenomena-driven storylines support three-dimensional science instruction
  • Combines lessons, labs, interactives, assessments, and dashboards
  • Integrates with major LMS, SSO, rostering, and assessment systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting the vendor
  • Delivery is through a web application
  • Its full K–12 scope may exceed a single-purpose lab tool

• 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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• Discovery Education Science Techbook9.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad, standards-aligned science curriculum built for district-wide delivery.

  Visit siteFull verdict →