Best Science Learning Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Inq-ITS is ranked #1 of 22 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 and LabXchange. The best-ranked option with a free plan is LabXchange. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Pivot Interactives at $0.51/mo.
22 science learning software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Science scope | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Inq-ITS | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | multi-subject | View |
| 2 |  CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | k-12 science | View |
| 3 |  LabXchange | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | multi-subject | View |
| 4 |  PhET Interactive Simulations | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | k-12 science | View |
| 5 | Concord Consortium STEM Learning Tools | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | multi-subject | View |
| 6 | Beyond Labz | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | multi-subject | View |
| 7 |  Pivot Interactives | 6.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $0.51/mo | No | — | multi-subject | View |
| 8 | Labster | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | multi-subject | View |
| 9 |  MindLabs | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | multi-subject | View |
| 10 | Legends of Learning | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $65.83/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 11 |  MEL Science | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $44.90/mo | Yes | — | multi-subject | View |
| 12 |  PraxiLabs | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 6.99 /user/mo | multi-subject | View |
| 13 |  JASON Learning | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | k-12 science | View |
| 14 |  McGraw Hill Virtual Labs | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $84.94/mo | — | — | multi-subject | View |
| 15 |  Generation Genius | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | k-12 science | View |
| 16 | mozaik3D | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | multi-subject | View |
| 17 |  Science4Us | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | multi-subject | View |
| 18 |  TableTop Science | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | multi-subject | View |
| 19 |  Science Mom | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | k-12 science | View |
| 20 |  Mystery Science | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | multi-subject | View |
| 21 |  Tappity Science | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | single subject | View |
| 22 | BrainPOP | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $9.92/mo | No | — | — | View |
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Questions about this list
Which science learning software is ranked first on Inferse?
Inq-ITS is ranked #1 of 22 with a score of 7.4. CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 is second and LabXchange third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 22 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Pivot Interactives has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.51/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.