ChemLab
What it is
ChemLab is an interactive chemistry lab simulation for high-school and college general chemistry. It pairs simulated experiments with a lab notebook for theory, procedures, and student observations. Pre-designed labs cover topics such as acid-base reactions, electrochemistry, equilibrium, gas laws, kinetics, redox, and stoichiometry; third parties offer additional simulations. Users can run animated experiments, add plug-in lab extensions, and record and replay demonstrations. The Standard edition lets students run simulations. Professional adds Lab Wizard tools for instructors to run, edit, and create labs, along with an expandable chemical database. Professional users can capture a simulation, add comments, and save a distributable demonstration for Standard users to play back. The product also lists RasMol molecular viewer integration and an integrated periodic table application with a quiz. The maker describes it for distance learning, demonstrations, pre-lab work, lab run-throughs, and experiments that are dangerous, environmentally hazardous, expensive, or lengthy. ChemLab is available in English, Spanish, French, and Italian, with Windows, macOS, and iPad options. Standard single-user licenses are listed at $33.99, paid once; other editions and licenses have separate listed prices.
For and against
For
- Pre-designed labs cover core general chemistry topics.
- Professional includes tools to create customized simulations.
- Demonstrations can be recorded and replayed.
- Available in four languages.
- Free trial is available.
Against
- No free plan is listed.
- Evaluation copy has only a small set of labs.
- Lab Wizard trial cannot save UDL files.
- Professional licenses cost more than listed Standard licenses.
The verdict
ChemLab combines simulations and a lab notebook, with Professional tools for instructor-created labs and demonstrations. The evaluation copy is limited, and listed single-user Standard licenses start at $33.99, paid once.
Who it suits
ChemLab suits high-school and college general chemistry students and instructors who need simulated lab work. Professional may fit instructors who want to create custom labs or demonstrations.
Plans and prices
ChemLab Standard v3.0 for Windows
Single User License
Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
ChemLab Standard v5 (64-bit) for MacOS
Single User License · MacOS 10.13 or greater
Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Model ChemLab Standard for iPad
Single User License · iPadOS 14 or greater
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ChemLab Professional v3.0 (Instructor) for Windows
Single User License
Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
ChemLab Professional v5 (64-bit) for MacOS
Single User License · MacOS 10.13 or greater
Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Single Academic Pro + Five Students
Academic Pro · Five students
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Single Academic Pro + Ten Students
Academic Pro · Ten students
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Single Academic Pro + 20 Students
Academic Pro · 20 students
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Single Academic Pro + 30 Students
Academic Pro · 30 students
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On the record
- Custom labs
- Professional users can create custom labs and add chemicals to ChemLab’s expandable chemical database.modelscience.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Demonstration mode
- Professional users can capture lab simulations, add comments and save a single distributable demonstration file that Standard users can play back.modelscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Distance learning
- Model ChemLab is described as suitable for distance learning, virtual schools and home schooling.modelscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Editions
- ChemLab is available in Professional and Standard editions; Professional includes Lab Wizard for instructors to run, edit, and create simulations, while Standard lets students run them.modelscience.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Education audience
- The software is intended for general chemistry at the high-school and college level.modelscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Experiments
- It includes pre-designed general chemistry experiments for high school and college, with additional simulations available from third parties.modelscience.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Free evaluation limits
- The evaluation copy includes only a small set of available labs, and its Lab Wizard trial cannot save the UDL file.modelscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Installer security
- ChemLab Windows installers are signed with a Microsoft Authenticode certificate.modelscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- ChemLab integrates with the RasMol molecular viewer and includes an integrated Periodic Table application with a quiz.modelscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Lab coverage
- Pre-designed simulations include acid-base reactions, electrochemistry, equilibrium, gas laws, kinetics, redox, stoichiometry and other labs.modelscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Languages
- ChemLab is available in English, Spanish, French and Italian.modelscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Learning workspace
- The software combines an interactive simulation with a lab notebook for theory, procedures, and student observations.modelscience.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Maker
- The product page says Model ChemLab originated from academic work in computer simulation and software design at McMaster University.modelscience.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Networking
- The support FAQ says ChemLab can be installed on a server and accessed through shortcuts on networked computers.modelscience.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Network use
- ChemLab can be installed on a server and launched from Windows shortcuts on networked computers.modelscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the company does not sell or rent information and does not use cookies on its website.modelscience.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Privacy security
- The privacy policy states that sensitive information is encrypted during transmission and stored on computers or servers kept in a secure environment.modelscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Professional tools
- The Professional edition includes Lab Wizard tools for creating customized lab simulations and an expandable chemical database.modelscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
