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edX vs Labster

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edX

Software

Online courses from the world's top universities

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Labster

Software

Virtual science labs for immersive learning

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: edX individual course costs not displayed; pricing requires enrollment to view; Labster customization is limited and labs cannot be easily adapted to specific course learning outcomes
  • They diverge on capability: edX covers Video lectures, Labster covers Virtual simulations.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which edX and Labster actually diverge.

Attributes where edX and Labster differ
AttributeedXLabster
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20122011

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 edX

  • Video lectures
  • Interactive exercises
  • Discussion forums
  • Certificates
  • MicroMasters
  • Professional certificates
  • Degrees
  • Mobile learning

Only in Labster

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

edX

  • Learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (MIT, Harvard, Cambridge)not Labster
  • Career changers pursuing MicroMasters or professional certificatesnot Labster
  • Individuals in regions with limited access to higher educationnot Labster

Labster

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

Where each one falls short

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

edX

  • Individual course costs not displayed; pricing requires enrollment to view

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

edX

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the edX review.

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 edX if

  • You need video lectures.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want interactive exercises.
edX review

Choose Labster if

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

Questions people ask

Is edX or Labster better?
Neither clearly leads. edX starts at On request and Labster at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, edX or Labster?
edX starts at On request and Labster at On request.
Does edX or Labster run on more platforms?
edX runs on Web, iOS, Android. Labster runs on Web.
What is edX best used for?
edX is most often used for learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (mit, harvard, cambridge), career changers pursuing micromasters or professional certificates, individuals in regions with limited access to higher education. Of those, learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (mit, harvard, cambridge) and career changers pursuing micromasters or professional certificates are not what Labster is typically brought in for.
What can edX do that Labster cannot?
edX covers Video lectures, Interactive exercises, Discussion forums, Certificates. Labster covers Virtual simulations, 3D environments, Theory pages, Quizzes. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android 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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