Head-to-head · Virtual Lab Software
Inq-ITS vs Amrita Virtual Lab
Inq-ITS leads on 0 checks, Amrita Virtual Lab on 0, and 5 are 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 scoreInq-ITS · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Inq-ITS
- Most featuresAmrita Virtual Lab · 4 of 4
Inq-ITS scores higher on our rubric for virtual lab software: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
Inq-ITS is the better fit for NGSS-aligned science classrooms. Amrita Virtual Lab is the better fit for free institutions needing broad lab administration.
- Inq-ITS fits best
NGSS-aligned science classrooms
- Amrita Virtual Lab fits best
Free institutions needing broad lab administration
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Side by side
| Feature | Inq-ITS 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Amrita Virtual Lab 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Virtual Lab Software | #3 in Virtual Lab Software |
| Best for | NGSS-aligned science classrooms | Free institutions needing broad lab administration |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Inq-ITS 1/4 · Amrita Virtual Lab 4/4 | ||
| Experiment authoring | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Assessment tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Teacher dashboard | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| LMS integration | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Subject coverage | Not checked yet | Multi_subject |
| Experiment library | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Inq-ITS is a browser-based virtual science lab environment for middle and high school students. It supports NGSS-aligned investigations across physical, life, and Earth science, with interactive simulations that guide learners through… Read the review → |
Amrita Virtual Lab is a free, browser-based virtual laboratory platform for students, educators, research scholars, and institutions. It covers biological, chemical, physical, computer science, and mechanical engineering subjects.… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Inq-ITS — where it wins
- Supports physical, life, and Earth science investigations
- Combines auto-grading, reports, alerts, and AI tutoring
- Integrates with Google Classroom and Clever
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans require contacting sales
- Designed for middle and high school science learning
- Named classroom integrations are limited to Google Classroom and Clever
Amrita Virtual Lab — where it wins
- Free browser-based access across five science and engineering subject areas
- Includes authoring, assignments, quizzes, feedback, and experiment reports
- Supports roles, activity reporting, and LMS curriculum-score integration
Where it doesn't
- Access is limited to the web platform
- Institutional LMS functions are centered on nodal-centre use
- Its broad subject coverage may not suit a single-specialty lab program
- Inq-ITS9.1/10 · Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial
A multi-subject virtual lab environment for guided investigations and classroom monitoring.
Visit Inq-ITSFull verdict → - Amrita Virtual Lab8.9/10 · Free plan
A free, broad virtual lab platform with authoring, assessment, and institutional reporting.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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