No. 11 of 32 ·Chemistry Simulation Software

Polychem

Name: Polychem
Price: 295 USD

Windows · Mac

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One barScore 5.4

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Polychem is ranked #11 of 32 in chemistry simulation software on Freedom251. It runs on macOS, Windows. A free trial is offered.

Polychem plans and pricing

All plans

Site licence $295 once Unlimited users · site licence polychem.org · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on chemistry simulation software

Free plan: Yes
Virtual labs: Yes
Molecular modeling: Yes
Reaction simulation: Yes
Equation tools: Yes
Delivery: desktop

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The record

Purpose: Polychem is an interactive multimedia chemistry tutorial and simulation tool for teachers and students.
Audience: The program is aimed at senior high school and college chemistry, with an emphasis on applied chemistry.
Curriculum: The site says the program covers more than a full year's course and includes high school curriculum content and more.
Learning materials: The standalone program includes notes, interactive and exam questions, equipment and chemical process simulations, organic chemistry activities, games, demonstrations, and videos.
Assessment: Teachers can generate tests from question types, view model answers, and print the test and answers.
Customization: Teachers can edit notes and examination questions, add their own questions using a multiple choice template, and record or direct-mail results.
Records: With write privileges to disk, marks for most activities can be recorded with names, dates, and times.
Network use: The maker says the software can be accessed by PC and Mac from an NT server, though loading and digital video may take longer over a network.
Free download: The maker offers a free copy for teachers, students, and organizations for individual, class, or demonstration use.
Download size: The download is more than 280 MB zipped and about 500 MB when unzipped.
Free copy validation: The free copy needs an internet connection to initialize correctly each time it is used, but does not require a continuing connection during use.
Platform limits: The download page says the unzipped software runs on PC and Mac up to Mac OS 10.6; its updates page warns that Macs running OS X 10.7 cannot run it as described there.
Inspection period: The maker's updates page offers a five day inspection period for a download of the entire program.
Support and contact: The site directs users to contact [email protected] for more information and for help with an update issue.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Chemistry Simulation Software in 2026#11 of 32

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polychem.org/PG2.HTM· checked 30 Sept 2026
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polychem.org/SCRDUMP1.HTM· checked 30 Sept 2026
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polychem.org/DOWNLOAD.HTM· checked 30 Sept 2026