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Spec score 8.8 #2 of 29 in Education software

What it is

H5P lets authors create, share, and reuse interactive content such as videos, presentations, games, and quizzes. Featured content types include Interactive Video, Course Presentation, and Branching Scenario, and a browser is enough to view or edit content. Core team plugins support WordPress, Drupal, and Moodle; H5P.com adds LTI integrations including Canvas, Brightspace, Blackboard, and Moodle. H5P.com content can also be embedded where iframes are supported or shared by direct link. The free self-hosted software uses an MIT license but requires Drupal, WordPress, or Moodle, and its plugin does not include content types or support. H5P.com’s 30-day trial requires an application and approval. After the trial, users have 14 days to buy a plan or save and export content; activities become inaccessible afterward unless exported. H5P validates package files and sanitizes author input, but evaluates answers on the client side, which can let technically knowledgeable users cheat.

Spec sheet

What it does
H5P creates, shares and reuses interactive HTML5 content such as videos, presentations, games and quizzes through a browser and an H5P-enabled site.Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
Purpose
H5P lets authors create, share, and reuse interactive content such as videos, presentations, games, and quizzes.Read 2 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
Intended users
H5P describes its community as including educators, publishers, developers, and organizations using interactive learning content.Read 2 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
Trial
The H5P.com trial requires an application and, if approved, lasts 30 days.Read 2 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
Integrations
Official integrations include Canvas, Brightspace, Blackboard and Moodle through LTI, plus WordPress, Drupal and Moodle plugins.Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
Security
H5P validates package files against an allowed-extension list and sanitizes author input server-side.Read 2 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
Support
The self-hosted plugin has no support included; H5P.com paid plans include standard support.Read 2 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
License
H5P code is generally MIT-licensed, while third-party sanitizing code in the PHP library is GPL-licensed; h5p.org content is CC BY 4.0 unless stated otherwise.Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
Headquarters
Tromsø, NorwayRead 23 Sep 2026 · h5p.org
Company
H5P Group AS was established in Norway in 2014 and is headquartered at Strandgata 9 in Tromsø.Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.group
Accessibility
H5P.com maintains an overview of the accessibility of H5P content types.Read 2 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
Accessibility feature
Premium lists built-in accessibility support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.com
Acquisition value
D2L’s announcement stated a US$25.6 million closing payment plus potential earnouts of up to US$7.4 million.Read 14 Oct 2026 · newswire.ca
After trial
After a trial ends, users have 14 days to buy a plan or save and export content; afterward activities are no longer accessible unless exported.Read 2 Oct 2026 · h5p.com
AI creation
The Premium plan includes Smart Import, multilingual generation and prompt-based content creation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.com
Browser access
A web browser is all that is needed to view or edit H5P content.Read 2 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
CLI
The API documentation provides an H5P command-line installation through npm using h5p.Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
Company size
LinkedIn lists H5P Group as a privately held software company with 11–50 employees and Tromsø headquarters.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Content types
The project offers more than 60 interactive content tools, including live engagement and formative-assessment types.Read 14 Oct 2026 · d2l.com
Developer extensibility
Developers can create content types, extend H5P without changing core code and integrate H5P into new platforms.Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
Documentation and support
The project provides developer guides, API reference, tutorials, documentation and a community forum.Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
Embedding
H5P.com supports direct links and embeds without requiring an LMS.Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
JavaScript API
The public Core JavaScript API documents namespaces and classes such as ContentType, EventDispatcher and XAPIEvent.Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
Layout tools
Premium adds multi-column layouts, a WYSIWYG editor and drag-and-drop authoring.Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.com
Limit: customization
G2 reviewers report limited customization of objects, animations and some activity settings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: editing workflow
A G2 reviewer says some content types require frequent save-and-close cycles while editing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: LMS integration
G2 reviewers report that Moodle integration can require coding and may feel less smooth than the H5P website.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: single-author pricing
H5P.com says it does not offer a single-author plan and is optimized for teams and organizations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.com
Notable news: July 2026
A July 2026 release added self-service upgrades and downgrades between Pro and Premium, with prorated upgrade billing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.h5p.com
Ownership
D2L announced its acquisition of H5P Group on July 9, 2024 and said H5P would remain open source.Read 14 Oct 2026 · d2l.com
Package format
An H5P package is a ZIP archive with a .h5p extension, defined file structure and package metadata.Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
Praise: ease of use
G2 reviewers repeatedly describe H5P as easy for beginners and quick for building interactive activities without coding.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: GetApp features
GetApp users rate customizable templates, content library, multimedia support and interactive learning highly.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Praise: variety
G2 reviewers praise the broad selection of activity types, examples and responsive embedded content.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Capterra
4.8 out of 5 from 15 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
4.5 out of 5 from 45 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
4.8 out of 5 from 14 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Responsive content
H5P content is designed to work on computers, smartphones and tablets.Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
Security limitation
H5P evaluates users’ answers client-side, and the page says technically knowledgeable users can cheat on tasks.Read 2 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
Security model
Uploaded .h5p files are checked against an administrator-configurable extension whitelist, and only trusted users should update libraries because libraries may contain JavaScript.Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
Self-hosting
Free core plugins maintained by the project are available for WordPress, Drupal and Moodle.Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
Service availability
H5P.com commits to commercially reasonable efforts for at least 99.9% monthly availability, excluding scheduled and uncontrollable outages.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.h5p.com
Technology stack
H5P uses HTML5, CSS3 and JSON, with code organized into libraries and declared dependencies.Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
xAPI limitation
H5P emits xAPI statements but does not include its own LRS integration; the host publishing platform must connect to an LRS.Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.org

Plans and prices

H5P open-source software Free Free and open technology · MIT license · self-hosted plugins Read 2 Oct 2026 · h5p.org
Pro $1,560 a year 1560 USD/year (equivalent to 130 USD/mo; 3 authors) 3–10 authors · 50+ content types · live engagement · embeds · OER Content Hub · LTI · gradebook entry · email support Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.com
Premium $1,570 a year 1570 USD/year (equivalent to 131 USD/mo; 3 authors) 3–10 authors · Pro features · Smart Import AI · multilingual generation · prompts · layout builder · WYSIWYG · drag and drop · built-in accessibility Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.com
Enterprise Priced on request Contact sales for a quote Unlimited authors · SSO · premium support · student authoring · usage analytics · compliance assistance · external LRS · dedicated customer success Read 14 Oct 2026 · h5p.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Creates interactive videos, presentations, games, and quizzes.
  • Browser access supports viewing and editing.
  • Core plugins support WordPress, Drupal, and Moodle.
  • H5P.com supports listed LTI integrations.
  • Package files are validated and author input is sanitized server-side.

Limits

  • Self-hosted plugin does not include content types.
  • Self-hosted plugin has no support included.
  • Client-side answer evaluation can allow cheating.
  • H5P.com trial requires application and approval.

Who it suits

H5P suits educators, publishers, developers, and organizations creating interactive learning content. Self-hosting requires Drupal, WordPress, or Moodle; teams using H5P.com can use its listed LTI integrations.

Verdict

H5P offers browser-based interactive content authoring, with plugin and LTI integration options. Self-hosted users need a supported platform, while H5P.com trial users should plan to export or purchase within the stated period.

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