Labster vs InstaVR

Labster7.7Visit IInstaVR6.6Visit

Higher score Labster #3 in Virtual Reality Software 7.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Labster

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I InstaVR #9 in Virtual Reality Software 6.6/10 30-day trial ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit InstaVR

• Labster fits best

  Institutional science simulation programs

• InstaVR fits best

  No-code 360° and headset publishing

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Side by side

Feature	Labster 7.7/10 Visit ↗	IInstaVR 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	6.6
Ranking	#3 in Virtual Reality Software	#9 in Virtual Reality Software
Best for	Institutional science simulation programs	No-code 360° and headset publishing
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Labster 0/3 · InstaVR 2/3
WebXR support	Not published	Not published
Multiplayer sessions	Not published	✓ (best)
Analytics dashboard	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment model	Not published	Cloud
Authoring mode	Not published	No_code
Headset support	Not published	Oculus Go, Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, Oculus Rift S, HTC Vive, Gear VR, Google Daydream, Google Cardboard
Maximum users	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	300+ interactive simulations span multiple science and STEM subjects Automatic grading, customizable quizzes and real-time student feedback Integrates with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, D2L Brightspace and Schoology	Drag-and-drop authoring supports 360°, 180° and stereoscopic media. Imports OBJ and FBX models with Showcase and Walkthrough modes. Publishing, quizzes, heatmaps and co-viewing support a broader workflow.
Cons	Pricing is customized by program or institution No permanent free plan Designed for science learning rather than general-purpose VR	No free plan; the trial lasts 30 days. Authoring and publishing options may exceed the needs of simple VR projects. Support channels listed are limited to documentation.
Our verdict	Labster offers virtual science labs for high schools, colleges and universities. Its catalog spans biology, chemistry, physics, health sciences and related STEM courses, with interactive 3D scenarios and guided inquiry activities. Students… Read the review →	InstaVR is a browser-based platform for creating and distributing interactive virtual-reality experiences without code. Its audience includes professionals, businesses, educators and teams that want to build VR apps without specialist… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Labster — where it wins

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

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is customized by program or institution
  • No permanent free plan
  • Designed for science learning rather than general-purpose VR

• InstaVR — where it wins

  • Drag-and-drop authoring supports 360°, 180° and stereoscopic media.
  • Imports OBJ and FBX models with Showcase and Walkthrough modes.
  • Publishing, quizzes, heatmaps and co-viewing support a broader workflow.

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the trial lasts 30 days.
  • Authoring and publishing options may exceed the needs of simple VR projects.
  • Support channels listed are limited to documentation.

• Labster7.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad catalog of guided science simulations with LMS-linked assessment and instructor insights.

  Visit LabsterFull verdict →
• IInstaVR6.6/10 · 30-day trial

  Create 360° and 3D VR experiences, then publish to the web, mobile apps and headsets.

  Visit InstaVRFull verdict →