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Kahoot vs Labster

Kahoot logo

Kahoot

Presentation & Slides

Make learning awesome with game-based quizzes

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Labster logo

Labster

Education & E-Learning

Virtual science labs for immersive learning

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kahoot pro Start tier limited to 50 participants per session; hosting 200+ participants requires Pro Standard or higher; Labster customization is limited and labs cannot be easily adapted to specific course learning outcomes
  • They diverge on capability: Kahoot covers Quiz games, Labster covers Virtual simulations.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kahoot and Labster actually diverge.

Attributes where Kahoot and Labster differ
AttributeKahootLabster
Starting price$19/monthOn request
PlatformsCloud-based SaaS, Mobile apps (iOS, Android)Web
CategoryPresentation & SlidesEducation & E-Learning
Founded20122011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Kahoot

  • Quiz games
  • Surveys
  • Puzzles
  • Word clouds
  • Live games
  • Self-paced challenges
  • Reports
  • Question bank

Only in Labster

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

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

Kahoot

  • Educators using gamified quizzes and interactive content for classroom engagementnot Labster
  • Businesses using Kahoot 360 for employee training and engagement with commercial-use licensingnot Labster

Labster

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

Where each one falls short

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

Kahoot

  • Pro Start tier limited to 50 participants per session; hosting 200+ participants requires Pro Standard or higher
  • AI features only available in Pro Ultra tier ($79+/month); document processing and AI capabilities gated behind premium pricing

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

Kahoot

$19/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Kahoot 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 Kahoot if

  • You need quiz games.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS, Mobile apps (iOS, Android).
  • You also want surveys.
Kahoot review

Choose Labster if

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

Questions people ask

Is Kahoot or Labster better?
Neither clearly leads. Kahoot starts at $19/month and Labster at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kahoot or Labster?
Kahoot starts at $19/month and Labster at On request.
Does Kahoot or Labster run on more platforms?
Kahoot runs on Cloud-based SaaS, Mobile apps (iOS, Android). Labster runs on Web.
What is Kahoot best used for?
Kahoot is most often used for educators using gamified quizzes and interactive content for classroom engagement, businesses using kahoot 360 for employee training and engagement with commercial-use licensing. Of those, educators using gamified quizzes and interactive content for classroom engagement and businesses using kahoot 360 for employee training and engagement with commercial-use licensing are not what Labster is typically brought in for.
What can Kahoot do that Labster cannot?
Kahoot covers Quiz games, Surveys, Puzzles, Word clouds. Labster covers Virtual simulations, 3D environments, Theory pages, Quizzes. Both handle Google Classroom, Canvas, 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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