ExploreLearning Gizmos vs Labster

EGExploreLearning Gizmos9.2Visit Labster8.4Visit

Higher score EG ExploreLearning Gizmos #1 in STEM Education Platforms 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit site

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Labster #6 in STEM Education Platforms 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Labster

• ExploreLearning Gizmos fits best

  K–12 math and science simulation lessons

• Labster fits best

  Institutions teaching science through virtual labs

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Side by side

Feature	EGExploreLearning Gizmos 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Labster 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.4
Ranking	#1 in STEM Education Platforms	#6 in STEM Education Platforms
Best for	K–12 math and science simulation lessons	Institutions teaching science through virtual labs
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ExploreLearning Gizmos 0/6 · Labster 0/6
Virtual labs	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Engineering projects	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Coding/robotics curriculum	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Teacher dashboard	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Standards alignment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
VR support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Student seats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	More than 550 interactive math and science simulations, labs, and STEM Cases Guided investigations, lesson materials, and embedded formative assessments Progress reports, heatmaps, and rostering through OneRoster, Clever, or ClassLink	300+ interactive science simulations across multiple subjects Automatic grading, customizable quizzes, and real-time student feedback Integrates with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, D2L Brightspace, and Schoology
Cons	Free access is limited to a rotating collection of Gizmos School and district subscriptions require a customized quote Focuses on math and science rather than a broad range of subjects	No permanent free plan Pricing is customized by program or institution Requires web access and is centered on virtual science simulations
Our verdict	ExploreLearning Gizmos brings interactive math and science simulations, virtual labs, STEM Cases, and guided investigations into a browser-based platform for grades 3–12. It is designed for schools and districts that want students to… Read the review →	Labster provides interactive virtual science labs for high schools, colleges, and universities. Its catalog spans biology, chemistry, physics, health sciences, and related STEM courses, with 300+ simulations and guided inquiry activities.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ExploreLearning Gizmos — where it wins

  • More than 550 interactive math and science simulations, labs, and STEM Cases
  • Guided investigations, lesson materials, and embedded formative assessments
  • Progress reports, heatmaps, and rostering through OneRoster, Clever, or ClassLink

  Where it doesn't

  • Free access is limited to a rotating collection of Gizmos
  • School and district subscriptions require a customized quote
  • Focuses on math and science rather than a broad range of subjects

• Labster — where it wins

  • 300+ interactive science simulations across multiple subjects
  • Automatic grading, customizable quizzes, and real-time student feedback
  • Integrates with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, D2L Brightspace, and Schoology

  Where it doesn't

  • No permanent free plan
  • Pricing is customized by program or institution
  • Requires web access and is centered on virtual science simulations

• EGExploreLearning Gizmos9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A K–12 STEM platform pairing simulations with guided investigations and classroom assessment tools.

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• Labster8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad library of guided science simulations with LMS-based teaching and assessment tools.

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