Brilliant
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PhET Interactive Simulations
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VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Brilliant | PhET Interactive Simulations |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | aVenture lists Brilliant as founded in 2012. | 2002 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Boulder, Colorado, United States |
| Security | Brilliant says it maintains a written information security program with organizational, technical, and administrative safeguards, while noting it cannot guarantee internet transmissions are completely secure. | By default, user communications are served over HTTPS and PhET restricts access to personal information to essential personnel under confidentiality obligations. |
Brilliant plans
- FreeFree
- Group Annual—
- Individual Premium$20 a month
- Individual Premium (annual)$20 a month
- Family Premium$40 a month
- Family Premium (annual)$40 a month
PhET Interactive Simulations plans
- Free simulationsFree
Pick Brilliant if…
Brilliant suits learners who want interactive STEM lessons with problem-solving and guided reasoning. Its educator program may suit eligible K–12 teachers and students who need classroom roster syncing and progress reporting.
Pick PhET Interactive Simulations if…
PhET suits students and educators seeking interactive science or mathematics activities, from preschool through college. It is also relevant to schools looking for simulations that can be used offline on supported devices.