SimBio

6.9easy start · #10 of 27
in Virtual Lab Software

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialyes
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Mac, Web, Windows.

SimBio is ranked #10 of 27 in virtual lab software on The Geeks Club. It runs on macOS, Web, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

SimBio plans and pricing

All plans

Virtual Labs (workbook and tutorial-style) $7.50 once $7.50/lab/student per term Per lab, per student simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026

Interactive Chapters $11.50 once $11.50/chapter/student per term Per chapter, per student simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026

Unlimited Labs $49 once $49.00/student per term No limit on number of labs selected for a SimUText simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026

SimBio Unlimited (chapters and/or labs) $89 once $89.00/student per term Chapters and/or labs simbio.com · 4 Oct 2026

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Free plan: No
Assessment tools: Yes

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The record

Product: SimBio provides interactive biology teaching content, including virtual labs and interactive chapters, for college courses.
Learning approach: Its modules use simulations and interactives to support inquiry-driven learning, critical thinking, and active learning.
Content selection: Instructors can mix and match modules, with content covering introductory biology, ecology, evolution, cell biology, genetics, and physiology.
Instructor tools: The SimBio Active Learning System lets instructors customize content, set assignments, and monitor student work.
Web platform: The SimBio Active Learning System is web-based and runs on Chromebooks.
Legacy application: The classic SimUText System is client-based and requires software installation on the user's computer.
LMS support: SimUText scores and submissions can be analyzed or exported to a learning management system.
Trial access: College instructors can request a free Evaluation Platform account after SimBio verifies that they are instructors; students are not eligible for these accounts.
Subscription requirement: Enrolled students need an active subscription to access course content, while the platform's assessment and organizational tools have no additional cost.
Availability limit: SimBio says some features of the new Active Learning System are still under development and availability is for eligible courses.
Accessibility: SimBio reports that it supports or partially supports applicable WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines and says full accessibility remains challenging for dynamic simulations.
Support: SimBio says technical support specialists are available seven days a week for the SimUText system.
Audience: SimBio describes its teaching tools as used in college biology courses worldwide.
Company ownership: SimBio says it has been 100% employee-owned since 2022.

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Virtual Lab Software in 2026#10 of 27
Best Biology Learning Software in 2026#10 of 24

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