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Head-to-head · Virtual Lab Software

Inq-ITS vs VRLab Academy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 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
VRLab Academy #6 in Virtual Lab Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit VRLab Academy

Inq-ITS leads on 0 checks, VRLab Academy on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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
  • Most featuresVRLab Academy · 3 of 4

Inq-ITS scores higher on our rubric for virtual lab software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Inq-ITS is the better fit for NGSS-aligned science classrooms. VRLab Academy is the better fit for VR-capable institutions needing LMS workflows.

  • Inq-ITS fits best

    NGSS-aligned science classrooms

  • VRLab Academy fits best

    VR-capable institutions needing LMS workflows

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Side by side

Feature Inq-ITS 9.1/10 Visit ↗ VRLab Academy 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #2 in Virtual Lab Software #6 in Virtual Lab Software
Best for NGSS-aligned science classrooms VR-capable institutions needing LMS workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 2 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Inq-ITS 1/4 · VRLab Academy 3/4
Experiment authoring Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
Our review
Pros
  • Supports physical, life, and Earth science investigations
  • Combines auto-grading, reports, alerts, and AI tutoring
  • Integrates with Google Classroom and Clever
  • 240+ curriculum-aligned simulations across biology, chemistry, and physics
  • Data collection, calculations, graphs, tables, and saved results
  • LMS sign-on, assignments, content integration, and grade passback
Cons
  • Paid plans require contacting sales
  • Designed for middle and high school science learning
  • Named classroom integrations are limited to Google Classroom and Clever
  • Subscription options require contact with sales
  • VR access depends on supported VR devices
  • Focus is laboratory science rather than general-purpose training
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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VRLab Academy is a virtual laboratory platform for middle schools, high schools, and universities. Its library covers biology, chemistry, physics, and related laboratory disciplines through 240+ curriculum-aligned interactive simulations.…

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  1. Inq-ITSVirtual Lab Software 9.1Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial
  2. VRLab AcademyVirtual Lab Software 8.6Pricing 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

  • VRLab Academy — where it wins

    • 240+ curriculum-aligned simulations across biology, chemistry, and physics
    • Data collection, calculations, graphs, tables, and saved results
    • LMS sign-on, assignments, content integration, and grade passback

    Where it doesn't

    • Subscription options require contact with sales
    • VR access depends on supported VR devices
    • Focus is laboratory science rather than general-purpose training
  • 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 →
  • VRLab Academy8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad virtual science lab with strong assessment, dashboards, and LMS workflows.

    Visit VRLab AcademyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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