ExploreLearning Gizmos vs Tinkercad

EGExploreLearning Gizmos9.2Visit Tinkercad8.6Visit

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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Tinkercad #4 in STEM Education Platforms 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Tinkercad

• ExploreLearning Gizmos fits best

  K–12 math and science simulation lessons

• Tinkercad fits best

  Free introductory 3D design and circuit simulation

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Side by side

Feature	EGExploreLearning Gizmos 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Tinkercad 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.6
Ranking	#1 in STEM Education Platforms	#4 in STEM Education Platforms
Best for	K–12 math and science simulation lessons	Free introductory 3D design and circuit simulation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, iOS
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features ExploreLearning Gizmos 0/6 · Tinkercad 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	Combines drag-and-drop 3D design with Codeblocks Simulates Arduino and micro:bit circuits Classrooms supports assignments and progress monitoring
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	Focused on design and prototyping rather than full curricula Mobile access is through an iPad app, not listed for other platforms Google Classroom is its only listed classroom integration
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 →	Tinkercad brings 3D design, electronics simulation, and block-based coding into a free browser-based workspace. It is aimed at beginners, students, educators, hobbyists, and children who want an accessible place to make models and explore… 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

• Tinkercad — where it wins

  • Combines drag-and-drop 3D design with Codeblocks
  • Simulates Arduino and micro:bit circuits
  • Classrooms supports assignments and progress monitoring

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on design and prototyping rather than full curricula
  • Mobile access is through an iPad app, not listed for other platforms
  • Google Classroom is its only listed classroom integration

• 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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• Tinkercad8.6/10 · Free plan

  A free introductory workspace for 3D design, circuit simulation, and classroom projects.

  Visit TinkercadFull verdict →