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ODYSSEY Student Edition vs STEMLAB
Both stand on chemistry simulation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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ODYSSEY Student Edition combines 3D molecular visualization with structured lessons, assessments, models, and assignable labs. Its desktop requirements, licensing terms, and unsupported older versions matter when planning classroom or student deployment.
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STEMLAB combines virtual lab experiences with guided experiments and content across five thematic areas. Schools can explore demo content, then weigh the listed term and student capacity options.
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| ODYSSEY Student Edition | STEMLAB | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | ODYSSEY College Student Lab License: $3,200, paid once | STEMLAB (first year): €3,000 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | wavefun.com | scuolab.com |
| On chemistry simulation software | #27 of 33 | #31 of 33 |
ODYSSEY Student Edition: what it does well
- 3D simulations model atoms and molecules
- Learning Units cover over 290 topics
- Models include over 800 compounds and mixtures
- More than 100 lab worksheets included
- Content available in three languages
What to know first
- No free plan; only a 30-day trial
- Requires Windows or macOS desktop hardware
- Older than version 7 releases are unsupported
- Student purchases require student-owned machines
STEMLAB: what it does well
- More than 70 laboratory experiences.
- Content offered in five languages.
- LARISA provides guided experiment instructions.
- Demo content is available through a personal profile.
- Plans cover 10 teachers and 300 students.
What to know first
- The listed plans have a 300-student limit.
- All listed plans are paid.
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