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MEL Science

Freemium#22 of 25 in Science Learning Software

MEL Science: A broad science-learning subscription for families, homeschoolers, and schools. Ranked #22 of 25 in Science Learning Software by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for families wanting mailed experiments and VR lessons.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.9 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Families wanting mailed experiments and VR lessons
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    $29.90/mo
  • Science scope
    Multi-subject
  • Founded
    2014 · London, United Kingdom
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Monthly physical experiment kits with guided app activities
    • VR lessons, simulations, virtual labs, tests, and statistics
    • Teacher mode supports classroom VR lesson control

  • Where it doesn't

    • The subscription costs $29.90 per month
    • The full experience depends on mailed kits and digital devices
    • VR content requires compatible VR headsets

Our verdict on MEL Science

MEL Science is a science-learning subscription for children, families, homeschoolers, and schools. It combines monthly physical experiment kits with digital learning through a mobile app, video guides, step-by-step instructions, augmented-reality experiences, VR lessons, and virtual laboratories. Its subject coverage includes STEM, math, physics, chemistry, and medical science, with age-based courses. Web, iOS, and Android support make the digital content accessible across common platforms.

The product’s main distinction is its combination of physical materials and interactive instruction. The app guides learners through experiments, while video content and step-by-step directions provide structure. VR science lessons and simulations extend the experience beyond the mailed kits, and the MEL Lab provides free virtual experiments for primary schools. Virtual experiments can include assignment submission and statistics, while knowledge tests provide assessment after experiments. This breadth suits families seeking varied science activities rather than a narrowly focused virtual lab.

According to the published plan, the MEL Science subscription costs $29.90 per month and includes monthly experiment kits, digital experiences available anytime, and the ability to pause or cancel at any time. A free virtual science laboratory is also available for primary schools. Teacher mode adds classroom control for VR lessons, making the product relevant to schools as well as home learning. Families and educators should choose MEL Science when physical kits, guided digital lessons, and VR content belong in the same learning experience. Those seeking only low-cost virtual activities may prefer the free MEL Lab instead of the paid subscription.

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MEL Science pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.
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MEL Science fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid from$29.90/mo
Science scopeMulti-subject
Interactive simulationsYes
Virtual experimentsYes
Guided lessonsYes
Assessment toolsYes
Included learnersNot verified
Supported platformsweb, iOS, Android, compatible VR headsets
DeploymentCloud, Mobile
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android
SupportEmail, Docs
Built forSolo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan (source)
Websitemelscience.com
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

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