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Cyfe vs Labster

Cyfe logo

Cyfe

Software

All-in-one business dashboard

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Labster logo

Labster

Software

Virtual science labs for immersive learning

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Cyfe has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Cyfe dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan; Labster customization is limited and labs cannot be easily adapted to specific course learning outcomes
  • They diverge on capability: Cyfe covers Pre-built Widgets, Labster covers Virtual simulations.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cyfe and Labster actually diverge.

Attributes where Cyfe and Labster differ
AttributeCyfeLabster
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, TvWeb
Founded20122011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Cyfe

  • Pre-built Widgets
  • Custom Metrics
  • Historical Data
  • White-labeling
  • Embedding
  • Google Analytics
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Only in Labster

  • Virtual simulations
  • 3D environments
  • Theory pages
  • Quizzes
  • Lab reports
  • Progress tracking
  • Mobile access
  • Multiplayer

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Cyfe

  • Building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sourcesnot Labster
  • Displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public URLsnot Labster

Labster

  • Virtual labsnot Cyfe
  • Pre-lab preparationnot Cyfe
  • Supplemental learningnot Cyfe
  • Remote educationnot Cyfe

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cyfe

  • Dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan
  • Users are capped separately, at 1 on Starter and 2 on Standard, so a two person team needs the second tier for seats alone
  • Unlimited users only appears on the $119 Premier plan
  • Additional dashboards beyond a plan are $5 each
  • The Agency plan includes 10 clients with further clients at $19 each

Labster

  • Customization is limited and labs cannot be easily adapted to specific course learning outcomes
  • Simulations can lag or freeze depending on operating system and connection speed
  • Cannot fully replace hands-on physical lab experience and data collection
  • Students report preference for tactile physical lab experience over virtual simulations

Pricing, plan by plan

Cyfe

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5 Widgets
    • Basic Features
    • Community Support
  • Solo$19/month
    • 10 Dashboards
    • Premium Widgets
    • Email Support

Labster

On request
  • Student Access$49/month
    • Course simulations
    • Mobile access
    • Progress tracking
  • Institution$undefined/month
    • All simulations
    • LMS integration
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom content
    • API access
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Cyfe if

  • You need pre-built widgets.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Tv.
  • You also want custom metrics.
Cyfe review

Choose Labster if

  • You need virtual simulations.
  • You also want 3d environments.
Labster review

Questions people ask

Is Cyfe or Labster better?
Neither clearly leads. Cyfe starts at Free and Labster at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cyfe or Labster?
Cyfe has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cyfe and On request for Labster.
Does Cyfe or Labster run on more platforms?
Cyfe runs on Web, Mobile, Tv. Labster runs on Web.
Can I use Cyfe for free?
Yes. Cyfe has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Labster starts at On request.
What is Cyfe best used for?
Cyfe is most often used for building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sources, displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public urls. Of those, building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sources and displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public urls are not what Labster is typically brought in for.
What can Cyfe do that Labster cannot?
Cyfe covers Pre-built Widgets, Custom Metrics, Historical Data, White-labeling. Labster covers Virtual simulations, 3D environments, Theory pages, Quizzes. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Labster: What STEM subjects does Labster cover?

Labster provides interactive 3D simulations across biology, chemistry, physics, and other STEM subjects, designed for university, college, and high school students.

Labster: How many students has Labster served?

Labster has served over 6 million students and thousands of institutions globally with its virtual lab simulations.

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