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Flip vs Labster

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Flip

Education

Empower student voice with video discussions

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Labster logo

Labster

Education

Virtual science labs for immersive learning

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Flip has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Flip the Internet Archive's capture of Flip's homepage on 28 June 2022 stated 'Flip is a free video discussion app', confirming the Microsoft-owned product (rebranded from Flipgrid) carries no subscription fee.; Labster customization is limited and labs cannot be easily adapted to specific course learning outcomes
  • They diverge on capability: Flip covers Video responses, Labster covers Virtual simulations.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Flip and Labster actually diverge.

Attributes where Flip and Labster differ
AttributeFlipLabster
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb
Founded19752011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Education).

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 Flip

  • Video responses
  • Topics
  • Camera effects
  • Stickers
  • Text responses
  • Moderation
  • Mixtapes
  • AR camera

Only in Labster

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

Both cover

  • Canvas
  • Google Classroom
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Flip

  • Video discussionsnot Labster
  • Student portfoliosnot Labster
  • Book talksnot Labster
  • Language practicenot Labster

Labster

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

Where each one falls short

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

Flip

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Flip's homepage on 28 June 2022 stated 'Flip is a free video discussion app', confirming the Microsoft-owned product (rebranded from Flipgrid) carries no subscription fee.

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

Flip

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited groups
    • Unlimited topics
    • Video responses

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 Flip if

  • You need video responses.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want topics.
Flip review

Choose Labster if

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

Questions people ask

Is Flip or Labster better?
Neither clearly leads. Flip 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, Flip or Labster?
Flip has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Flip and On request for Labster.
Does Flip or Labster run on more platforms?
Flip runs on Web, IOS, Android. Labster runs on Web.
Can I use Flip for free?
Yes. Flip has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Labster starts at On request.
What is Flip best used for?
Flip is most often used for video discussions, student portfolios, book talks, language practice. Of those, video discussions and student portfolios are not what Labster is typically brought in for.
What can Flip do that Labster cannot?
Flip covers Video responses, Topics, Camera effects, Stickers. Labster covers Virtual simulations, 3D environments, Theory pages, Quizzes. Both handle Canvas, Google Classroom, Web support, IOS 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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