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Spec score 7.8 #18 of 31 in Interactive Lesson Makers

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Purpose
LodeStar is desktop eLearning authoring software for educators and instructional designers to create interactive courses, branching scenarios, case studies, and accessible learning activities.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lodestarlearning.com
Intended users
The maker describes LodeStar as built primarily for educators and says it is used by instructors and trainers in corporations, higher education, K–12, and government agencies.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lodestarlearning.com
Trial
A free 14-day trial is offered for Windows and Mac, including Intel-based and Apple Silicon Mac downloads.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lodestarlearning.com
Security
The download page states that LodeStar 12 for Mac is security signed and notarized.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lodestarlearning.com
Privacy
The authoring-tool privacy notice says LodeStar Learning does not collect or share personal information, while trial requests store contact details and subscribe the requester to its mailing list with an opt-out.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lodestarlearning.com
Headquarters
Stillwater, Minnesota, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · lodestarlearning.com
ActivityMaker
ActivityMaker supports responsive presentations with video, case studies, troubleshooting workflows, short answer and multiple choice questions, drag and drop, timelines, and flashcards.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lodestarlearning.com
AI tools
The maker says LodeStar can turn source documents into structured learning content and generate narration and animated characters with AI.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lodestarlearning.com
Assessment limit
The maker says assessment items are for learner feedback and should not be used in high-stakes assessments such as midterms or finals.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lodestarlearning.com
Geolocation
ARMaker lets instructors create mobile walking tours guided by geolocations and instructor-created content.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lodestarlearning.com
LMS compatibility
The maker lists Inspire, D2L Brightspace, Moodle, Blackboard, SCORM Cloud, LCVista, and other SCORM-conformant systems as import destinations.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lodestarlearning.com
Publishing
LodeStar publishes learning activities for SCORM- and cmi5-compatible learning management systems.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lodestarlearning.com
Support and training
The maker offers in-person or Zoom training, post-training videos and resources, and six hours of Zoom coaching for group or individual use.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lodestarlearning.com
Templates
Included templates include ActivityMaker, ARMaker, Detective Challenge, and WebQuestMaker.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lodestarlearning.com

Plans and prices

Single Educator License - Annual Subscription License $149 a year Per Academic Year Single educator · free major and minor updates for 1 year · annual renewal required Read 4 Oct 2026 · lodestarlearning.com
Individual Training Seat $249, paid once Per Event Individual seat for training Read 4 Oct 2026 · lodestarlearning.com
Single Educator License - Perpetual License $249, paid once Per Major Release Single educator · free minor updates · no annual renewal Read 4 Oct 2026 · lodestarlearning.com
Single Government/Not-For-Profit License - Perpetual License $549, paid once Per Major Release Government and not-for-profit · free minor updates · no annual renewal Read 4 Oct 2026 · lodestarlearning.com
Single Corporate License - Perpetual License $649, paid once Per Major Release Single corporate license · free minor updates · no annual renewal Read 4 Oct 2026 · lodestarlearning.com

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