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Best Chemistry Simulation Software in 2026

Chemistry simulations can help you explore ideas through virtual lab activities, molecular models, reaction simulations, and equation tools. Compared on content languages, delivery, and these learning features, the options offer different ways to study or teach chemistry. Beyond Labz, ChemCollective Virtual Lab, and Interactive Chemistry are among the entries to consider. Check for a free plan, the listed paid-from price, and any student account limit, too. Those details can help you weigh access and cost alongside the kinds of chemistry activities you need, whether your focus is modeling molecules, working with equations, or exploring reactions.

33 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Avidemux

Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1

9.3 Free plan Visit site
2

Molecular Workbench

Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1

Molecular Workbench combines science simulations with tools for curriculum authoring and learning activities.

8.9 Free plan Visit site
3

Beyond Labz

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Beyond Labz offers virtual lab activities, assessment feedback, and LMS assignment workflows across multiple science subjects.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $31.95 Visit site
4

ChemCollective Virtual Lab

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+3

ChemCollective Virtual Lab offers a free set of chemistry simulations and classroom resources, including autograded activities.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
5

Collisions Higher Education

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Collisions HE offers chemistry games, instructor reporting, and classroom resources across a broad set of listed platforms.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
6

ChemTube3D

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

ChemTube3D offers free visual chemistry material across several subject areas, with browser interaction, mobile apps, and LTI embedding.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
7

Interactive Chemistry

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Interactive Chemistry combines topic-specific games with simulations and classroom materials, including feedback and equation practice in Matchmaker.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
8

Atomency

Free plan Web

Atomency offers chemistry and physics learning tools for individual exploration and classroom assignment creation.

7.2 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
9

ChemViz3D

Free plan Web

ChemViz3D combines interactive molecular scenes with tools for making, sharing, and exporting reaction animations.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
10

MolView

Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

MolView provides a free way to search, sketch, and view small molecules, with saving and advanced export varying by plan.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $9/user/yr Visit site
11

PhET Interactive Simulations

Free plan WebWindowsMac+2

PhET combines interactive simulations with online and offline access across several platforms.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $0.99 Visit site
12

MoleculAR

Free plan AndroidiPhone

MoleculAR combines QR-linked 3D models with a downloadable reference of molecules, orbitals, and selected animations.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
13

PraxiLabs

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

PraxiLabs combines interactive science simulations with guidance, assessments, and progress reporting.

6.9 From $6.99/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
14

MoluCAD

Free plan Windows

Choose MoluCAD if you are a chemistry student looking for free Windows software to build and explore molecular structures, with sample content and reaction animations.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
15

MyChemLab AI

Free plan Web

Choose MyChemLab AI for browser-based chemistry activities with visual reaction simulations and an AI tutor, especially for K-12 learning.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
16

Polychem

Free plan MacWindows

Choose Polychem if you need a broad chemistry teaching resource with simulations and tools for building and managing assessments.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
17

Vic’s Science Studio

Free plan Web

Choose Vic’s Science Studio if you need chemistry practical simulations with teacher assignment and tracking tools, and already have compatible VR hardware.

6.6 Free plan · paid from €240/yr · 14-day trial Visit site
18

VR Chemistry Lab

Free plan Self-hostedWindows

VR Chemistry Lab combines a large set of chemistry practicals with real-time simulation and teacher tools. Check headset and network requirements before choosing a plan.

6.6 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
19

BioSCRAPE

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

BioSCRAPE provides free desktop access to reaction simulation across three operating systems.

6.4 Free plan Visit site
20

NMRInversions.jl

Free plan Linux

NMRInversions.jl offers an accessible workflow for NMR inversion, correction, fitting, and visualization. Its Linux availability and stated harmonic-inversion limitation define where it fits.

6.4 Free plan Visit site
21

Virtual Labs

Free plan AndroidWeb

Virtual Labs offers broad subject coverage and guided remote experiments without user fees. Check whether a particular lab requires registration or a software download before starting.

6.4 Free plan Visit site
22

ChemLab

Free trial iPhoneMacWindows

ChemLab provides virtual chemistry experiments with separate student and instructor editions. Its value depends on the required platform, lab customization and licensing arrangement.

6.3 From $33.99 Visit site
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Equilipy

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

6.3 Free plan Visit site
24

Labster

Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Choose Labster if you need guided virtual science practice, assessment tools, and a way to match labs to a syllabus. It offers a broad STEM simulation library and several LMS integrations.

6.3 Pricing on request Visit site
25

Futuclass Chemistry VR

Free trial WebWindows

Futuclass Chemistry VR offers interactive chemistry lessons alongside school-oriented equipment, teaching resources, and management tools.

6.0 Pricing on request Visit site

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