PhET Interactive Simulations

7.2easy start · #4 of 32
in Chemistry Simulation Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android.

PhET Interactive Simulations is ranked #4 of 32 in chemistry simulation software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. There is a free plan.

PhET Interactive Simulations plans and pricing

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Free simulations Free Free to all students and teachers · online or downloadable · open source phet.colorado.edu · 1 Oct 2026

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The record

What it does: PhET provides fun, free, interactive, research-based science and mathematics simulations.
Research and testing: Each simulation is extensively tested and evaluated for educational effectiveness using student interviews and classroom observation.
Simulation technology: Simulations are written in HTML5, with some legacy simulations in Java or Flash, and can run online or be downloaded.
Open source: All simulations are open source.
Interactive design: Design principles include scientific inquiry, interactivity, visual mental models, multiple representations, real-world connections, and flexible classroom use.
Offline access: The PhET Desktop App contains all HTML5 and Java simulations and translations for offline use on Windows and macOS.
Mobile apps: The Android and iOS apps contain all HTML5 simulations and translations for offline use and automatically download new HTML5 simulations.
Platform limits: Android is not officially supported for browser-based HTML5 simulations, and Linux is not officially supported.
Integrations: Educators can create PhET accounts using Clever, which is a supported federated login provider.
School deployment: PhET for Schools apps can be deployed through the Google Admin Console and Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager.
Privacy: PhET states that no personally identifiable information is collected when users run simulations on the website, in the apps, embedded elsewhere, or from downloads.
Security: By default, user communications are served over HTTPS and PhET restricts access to personal information to essential personnel under confidentiality obligations.
Advertising: PhET says it uses no advertisements or ad tracking technologies on its website or in its simulations.
Audience: PhET simulations are designed primarily for K-12 and university students and are intended for students in preschool, K-12, or college.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Chemistry Simulation Software in 2026#4 of 32
Best Science Learning Software in 2026#3 of 25

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phet.colorado.edu/en/about· checked 1 Oct 2026
phet.colorado.edu/gl/offline-access· checked 1 Oct 2026
phet.colorado.edu/en/help-center/running-sims· checked 1 Oct 2026
phet.colorado.edu/gl/privacy-policy· checked 1 Oct 2026
phet.colorado.edu/en/apps-for-schools· checked 1 Oct 2026
phet.colorado.edu/bs/help-center/getting-started· checked 1 Oct 2026
phet.colorado.edu· checked 28 Sept 2026