Which NDG solution is right
for your organization?
Two platforms, one mission: hands-on IT skill development. Compare features to find the best fit for your organization.
NETLAB+
Hosted by you — full control
Multiple classes share the same pods of real IT equipment and virtual machines — dramatically reducing costs compared to individual lab setups. NETLAB+ gives your team full scheduling, pod design, and customization tools to build the training program you need.
Best for organizations that:
- Want significant cost savings by sharing lab pods across classes and schedules
- Need hands-on access to real virtual machines and network equipment
- Have IT staff to manage and tailor their on-premises lab environment
- Want to customize labs, pod designs, and system branding
NDG Online
Hosted by us — nothing to install
NDG Online is a platform for hands-on IT learning. It offers a growing selection of courses and labs featuring coursebooks, lab exercises, and assessments — for self-paced learners and educator-led classes alike.
Best for organizations that:
- Want nothing to install or maintain
- Prefer per-learner pricing with no long-term commitment
- Need LMS integration via LTI
- Are getting started and not yet ready to invest in their own system
Feature comparison
| Feature | NETLAB+ | NDG Online |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-on learning in a safe sandbox, accessed via browser | ||
| IT training content by NDG and vendor partners | Per class/per learner | |
| Cybersecurity content by NDG and vendor partners | Per class/per learner | |
| Shared pod scheduling — reduces equipment costs | — | |
| Browser-based access — nothing to install | ||
| Shared lab access for educator-led training and collaboration | — | |
| Shared access to real physical equipment (routers, switches, firewalls) | — | |
| Custom lab exercises | — | |
| Custom pod designs | — | |
| System customization and branding | — | |
| Custom automation through APIs | — | |
| Maintenance contract | Tech support, software & content updates | No maintenance contract |
| Hardware purchase | As needed to host on-premises | No hardware purchase |
| Administrative responsibility | Admin & educators maintain their system | Minimal / none |
Still not sure?
Our team can help you find the right solution for your organization.