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Head-to-head · Chemistry Simulation Software

McGraw Hill Virtual Labs vs Beyond Labz

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score McGraw Hill Virtual Labs #1 in Chemistry Simulation Software 9.2/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit McGraw Hill
Beyond Labz #7 in Chemistry Simulation Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Beyond Labz

McGraw Hill Virtual Labs leads on 0 checks, Beyond Labz on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMcGraw Hill Virtual Labs · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Beyond Labz

McGraw Hill Virtual Labs scores higher on our rubric for chemistry simulation software: 9.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

McGraw Hill Virtual Labs is the better fit for institutional labs with McGraw Hill workflows. Beyond Labz is the better fit for LMS-connected multi-subject virtual labs.

  • McGraw Hill Virtual Labs fits best

    Institutional labs with McGraw Hill workflows

  • Beyond Labz fits best

    LMS-connected multi-subject virtual labs

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Side by side

Feature McGraw Hill Virtual Labs 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Beyond Labz 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.9
Ranking #1 in Chemistry Simulation Software #7 in Chemistry Simulation Software
Best for Institutional labs with McGraw Hill workflows LMS-connected multi-subject virtual labs
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $31.95/seat one-time
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features McGraw Hill Virtual Labs 0/4 · Beyond Labz 0/4
Virtual labs Not checked yet Not checked yet
Molecular modeling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Reaction simulation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Equation tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Delivery Not checked yet Not checked yet
Student account limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Content languages Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Over 135 interactive lab simulations
  • Customizable pre- and post-lab assessments
  • Delivery through Connect, ALEKS, and major LMS platforms
  • 254 chemistry activities with general and organic chemistry coverage
  • LTI integrations, progress tracking, and auto-grading for lab activities
  • Open-ended simulations with instructor-created experiments and Lab Cam
Cons
  • The listed access plan is specific to microbiology labs
  • Requires the McGraw Hill Connect or LMS ecosystem
  • Web access only; it is not open source
  • Chemistry and single-subject licenses provide 20-week access
  • AI grading of written responses is still in beta
  • Institutional pricing is custom rather than publicly stated
Our verdict

McGraw Hill Virtual Labs provides interactive online laboratory simulations for higher-education science courses. It supports preparation, replacement, supplementation, review, and make-up labs across subjects including anatomy and…

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Beyond Labz is a browser-based virtual laboratory platform for science education. It is designed for high schools, universities, online learning programs, and homeschooling, with activities spanning chemistry, biology, physics, and organic…

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  1. McGraw Hill Virtual LabsChemistry Simulation Software 9.2Paid
  2. Beyond LabzChemistry Simulation Software 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • McGraw Hill Virtual Labs — where it wins

    • Over 135 interactive lab simulations
    • Customizable pre- and post-lab assessments
    • Delivery through Connect, ALEKS, and major LMS platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • The listed access plan is specific to microbiology labs
    • Requires the McGraw Hill Connect or LMS ecosystem
    • Web access only; it is not open source

  • Beyond Labz — where it wins

    • 254 chemistry activities with general and organic chemistry coverage
    • LTI integrations, progress tracking, and auto-grading for lab activities
    • Open-ended simulations with instructor-created experiments and Lab Cam

    Where it doesn't

    • Chemistry and single-subject licenses provide 20-week access
    • AI grading of written responses is still in beta
    • Institutional pricing is custom rather than publicly stated

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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