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Labster vs Miro Education

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Labster

Software

Virtual science labs for immersive learning

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Miro Education logo

Miro Education

Software

Visual collaboration platform for interactive learning

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Miro Education has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Labster customization is limited and labs cannot be easily adapted to specific course learning outcomes; Miro Education free Student plan is capped at 10 team members and expires after 2 years
  • They diverge on capability: Labster covers Virtual simulations, Miro Education covers Infinite canvas.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Labster and Miro Education actually diverge.

Attributes where Labster and Miro Education differ
AttributeLabsterMiro Education
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2011).

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 Labster

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

Only in Miro Education

  • Infinite canvas
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Templates
  • Video chat
  • Presentation mode
  • Timer
  • Voting
  • Sticky notes

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

Labster

  • Virtual labsnot Miro Education
  • Pre-lab preparationnot Miro Education
  • Supplemental learningnot Miro Education
  • Remote educationnot Miro Education

Miro Education

  • Classrooms and universities collaborating on visual boards and diagramsnot Labster

Where each one falls short

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

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

Miro Education

  • Free Student plan is capped at 10 team members and expires after 2 years
  • Institution plan pricing is custom and quote only, described only as starting at 50% off the regular price

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Miro Education

Free
  • Free for EducationFree
    • Unlimited boards
    • Basic templates
    • Collaboration
  • Education Plan$undefined/month
    • Admin controls
    • SSO
    • LMS integration

Which should you pick?

Choose Labster if

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

Choose Miro Education if

  • You need infinite canvas.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.
Miro Education review

Questions people ask

Is Labster or Miro Education better?
Neither clearly leads. Labster starts at On request and Miro Education at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Labster or Miro Education?
Miro Education has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Labster and Free for Miro Education.
Does Labster or Miro Education run on more platforms?
Labster runs on Web. Miro Education runs on Web, IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS.
Can I use Miro Education for free?
Yes. Miro Education has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Labster starts at On request.
What is Labster best used for?
Labster is most often used for virtual labs, pre-lab preparation, supplemental learning, remote education. Of those, virtual labs and pre-lab preparation are not what Miro Education is typically brought in for.
What can Labster do that Miro Education cannot?
Labster covers Virtual simulations, 3D environments, Theory pages, Quizzes. Miro Education covers Infinite canvas, Real-time collaboration, Templates, Video chat. Both handle Canvas, Google Classroom, LTI, 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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