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Head-to-head · Virtual Lab Software

Inq-ITS vs Labster

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Inq-ITS #2 in Virtual Lab Software 9.1/10 Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Inq-ITS
Labster #5 in Virtual Lab Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Labster

Inq-ITS leads on 1 check, Labster on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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 planonly Inq-ITS
  • Free trialonly Inq-ITS

Inq-ITS scores higher on our rubric for virtual lab software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Inq-ITS offers free plan; Labster doesn't.

Inq-ITS is the better fit for NGSS-aligned science classrooms. Labster is the better fit for institutions needing a large 3D lab library.

  • Inq-ITS fits best

    NGSS-aligned science classrooms

  • Labster fits best

    Institutions needing a large 3D lab library

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Side by side

Feature Inq-ITS 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Labster 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #2 in Virtual Lab Software #5 in Virtual Lab Software
Best for NGSS-aligned science classrooms Institutions needing a large 3D lab library
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 2 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Inq-ITS 1/4 · Labster 1/4
Experiment authoring Not checked yet Not checked yet
Assessment tools ✓ ✓
Teacher dashboard Not checked yet Not checked yet
LMS integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Subject coverage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Experiment library Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports physical, life, and Earth science investigations
  • Combines auto-grading, reports, alerts, and AI tutoring
  • Integrates with Google Classroom and Clever
  • 300+ interactive simulations across biology, chemistry, physics, and health sciences
  • Guided activities with unlimited attempts, quizzes, grading, and immediate feedback
  • Integrates with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, D2L Brightspace, and Schoology
Cons
  • Paid plans require contacting sales
  • Designed for middle and high school science learning
  • Named classroom integrations are limited to Google Classroom and Clever
  • No permanent free plan is available
  • Pricing is customized by program or institution
  • Access centers on web and LMS-integrated use
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…

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Labster provides interactive virtual science labs for high schools, colleges, and universities. Its 300+ simulations cover biology, chemistry, physics, health sciences, and related STEM courses through interactive 3D scenarios and guided…

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  1. Inq-ITSVirtual Lab Software 9.1Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial
  2. LabsterVirtual Lab Software 8.7Pricing on request

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

  • Labster — where it wins

    • 300+ interactive simulations across biology, chemistry, physics, and health sciences
    • Guided activities with unlimited attempts, quizzes, grading, and immediate feedback
    • Integrates with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, D2L Brightspace, and Schoology

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan is available
    • Pricing is customized by program or institution
    • Access centers on web and LMS-integrated use
  • 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 →
  • Labster8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad 3D virtual lab library with guided learning, assessment, and LMS integration.

    Visit LabsterFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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