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Head-to-head · STEM Education Platforms

Labster vs TeachEngineering

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Labster #6 in STEM Education Platforms 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Labster
TeachEngineering #8 in STEM Education Platforms 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 6 features Try TeachEngineering

Labster leads on 0 checks, TeachEngineering on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLabster · 8.4/10
  • Free planonly TeachEngineering
  • Most featuresTeachEngineering · 2 of 6

Labster scores higher on our rubric for stem education platforms: 8.4 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

TeachEngineering offers free plan; Labster doesn't.

Labster is the better fit for institutions teaching science through virtual labs. TeachEngineering is the better fit for teachers seeking free engineering lesson resources.

  • Labster fits best

    Institutions teaching science through virtual labs

  • TeachEngineering fits best

    Teachers seeking free engineering lesson resources

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Side by side

Feature Labster 8.4/10 Visit ↗ TeachEngineering 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.1
Ranking #6 in STEM Education Platforms #8 in STEM Education Platforms
Best for Institutions teaching science through virtual labs Teachers seeking free engineering lesson resources
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price Pricing on request Free plan
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Labster 0/6 · TeachEngineering 2/6
Virtual labs Not checked yet Not checked yet
Engineering projects Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Coding/robotics curriculum Not checked yet Not checked yet
Teacher dashboard Not checked yet Not checked yet
Standards alignment Not checked yet ✓ (best)
VR support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Student seats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 300+ interactive science simulations across multiple subjects
  • Automatic grading, customizable quizzes, and real-time student feedback
  • Integrates with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, D2L Brightspace, and Schoology
  • Search 2,200+ peer-reviewed resources by grade, topic, subject, keyword or standard
  • Includes NGSS and state standards alignment information
  • Download lesson materials, teaching procedures, rubrics and answer keys
Cons
  • No permanent free plan
  • Pricing is customized by program or institution
  • Requires web access and is centered on virtual science simulations
  • A resource library rather than an interactive learning platform
  • Focused on engineering rather than a broad range of STEM subjects
  • Available on the web; no other platform is listed
Our verdict

Labster provides interactive virtual science labs for high schools, colleges, and universities. Its catalog spans biology, chemistry, physics, health sciences, and related STEM courses, with 300+ simulations and guided inquiry activities.…

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TeachEngineering is a free digital library of engineering activities, lessons and units for formal and informal K–12 educators. Its collection spans elementary, middle and high school, with resources for teachers who want structured…

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  1. LabsterSTEM Education Platforms 8.4Pricing on request
  2. TeachEngineeringSTEM Education Platforms 8.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Labster — where it wins

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

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan
    • Pricing is customized by program or institution
    • Requires web access and is centered on virtual science simulations

  • TeachEngineering — where it wins

    • Search 2,200+ peer-reviewed resources by grade, topic, subject, keyword or standard
    • Includes NGSS and state standards alignment information
    • Download lesson materials, teaching procedures, rubrics and answer keys

    Where it doesn't

    • A resource library rather than an interactive learning platform
    • Focused on engineering rather than a broad range of STEM subjects
    • Available on the web; no other platform is listed
  • Labster8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad library of guided science simulations with LMS-based teaching and assessment tools.

    Visit LabsterFull verdict →
  • TeachEngineering8.1/10 · Free plan

    A free library of peer-reviewed K–12 engineering lessons, not an interactive learning platform.

    Try TeachEngineeringFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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