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What it is

ThingLink is an AI-powered platform for creating immersive content and learning experiences in education and business. Its no-code tools turn PDFs and slide shows into lessons and courses, and can generate images and 360° media. Creators can add information, questions, and decision-based guidance to images, video, 3D models, and 360° environments. Content works across desktop, mobile, tablet, VR headsets, and immersive spaces; the company also says it supports iOS and Android apps. LMS and LXP integrations include Canvas, Moodle, 360Learning, Docebo, and Cornerstone. Analytics and xAPI integration track learner engagement, completion, and performance. ThingLink says it supports WCAG 2.2 AA and complies with GDPR, COPPA, and FERPA, and holds ISO 27001 certification. Its main data storage is in Ireland on Microsoft Azure and AWS, with regional hosting available by discussion. Plans include creator, teacher, team, business, school, and enterprise options. Create Starter / Create XR costs $66 a month when billed annually, or $99/month billed monthly. After a trial or license ends without an upgrade, published content becomes unpublished, though the account retains access to it.

Spec sheet

What it does
ThingLink creates interactive and immersive learning experiences from images, video, 360° media, 3D models and physical objects.Read 15 Oct 2026 · thinglink.com
Integrations
Official integrations include Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, Google Workspace/Classroom, Canva, LTI for Canvas, ClassLink and LMS embedding.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Support
ThingLink offers a support center with searchable help articles and a submit-a-request option.Read 29 Sep 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Accessibility
ThingLink states that its viewer meets WCAG 2.2 level AA standards and provides an accessibility player.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.thinglink.com
AI creation
AI tools can generate 2D and 360° images, text, tags, modules and scenario structures from prompts or uploaded PDFs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · thinglink.com
API and SDKs
ThingLink’s terms refer to APIs as part of the service, while GetApp’s feature table shows API with zero user ratings; no public SDK documentation is presented on the cited pages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Browser extension status
ThingLink’s browser-plugin page says its browser plugins are no longer supported.Read 15 Oct 2026 · thinglink.com
Browser requirements
Supported desktop browsers are current Firefox, Chrome, Safari and Edge; Internet Explorer 11 is unsupported for editing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Company founded
ThingLink’s About page dates its launch and initial seed funding to 2010, while LinkedIn lists the company as founded in 2010.Read 15 Oct 2026 · thinglink.com
Company history
ThingLink's about page dates its seed funding and launch of rich media image tags to 2010.Read 29 Sep 2026 · thinglink.com
Company legal names
Crunchbase lists ThingLink Inc. in the United States and ThingLink Oy in Finland as the legal entities.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Creation tools
Its no-code authoring tools convert PDFs and slideshows into immersive lessons and courses and can generate images and 360° media.Read 29 Sep 2026 · thinglink.com
Data handling
The maker says its main data storage is in Ireland on Microsoft Azure and AWS, with regional hosting options available by discussion.Read 29 Sep 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Device support
Content works across desktop, mobile, tablet, VR headsets, and immersive spaces, and the company says it supports iOS and Android apps.Read 29 Sep 2026 · thinglink.com
Embedding
Projects can be shared by link or embedded with iframe code, and ThingLink documents Embedly support for broad website compatibility.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Funding
Crunchbase shows three funding rounds and 12 investors, including Inventure and Run Capital Investment Fund, but obscures the total amount.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Headquarters and size
LinkedIn lists Palo Alto, California headquarters and a company size of 11–50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Hosting
ThingLink says its main data storage is in Ireland on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services infrastructure.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Interactive media
Users can layer information, questions, and decision-based guidance over images, video, 3D models, and 360° environments.Read 29 Sep 2026 · thinglink.com
Learner data
The platform offers analytics and xAPI integration to track learner engagement, completion, and performance.Read 29 Sep 2026 · thinglink.com
Limit: Android usability
Google Play reviews include complaints that the app is complicated, unintuitive, difficult for some users to log into or delete accounts, and sometimes poorly localized.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: collaboration and customization
Capterra reviews mention no simultaneous co-editing, limited customization/export options and occasional video, text or audio problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: design assets
Software Advice reviewers complain that the library lacks ready-made design resources and 3D objects, requiring users to supply their own assets.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Limit: mobile and integrations
G2 reviewers report embedded-content sizing problems on mobile, imperfect third-party integrations and relatively high pro-plan pricing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: tagging and audio
GetApp’s review synthesis notes minor difficulties with precise tagging and audio recording.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Limit: video tagging precision
Software Advice reviewers report that video tag placement does not snap precisely to frames and that permissions can default to blocked.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Multimedia editor
The cloud editor adds hotspot tags containing text, audio, video, questions, links and embedded resources to images, videos, 360° media and 3D models.Read 15 Oct 2026 · thinglink.com
Notable limit
After a trial or license ends without an upgrade, published content becomes unpublished, although the account retains access to its content.Read 29 Sep 2026 · thinglink.com
Notable news: 2026 updates
The 2026 update log records Canva integration improvements, ClassLink SSO, Okta and Entra SCIM provisioning, new Scenario Builder question types and XR hand tracking.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Notable news: ThingLink Capture
On April 7, 2026, ThingLink announced Capture for LiDAR-equipped iPhone and iPad devices plus updated Apple Vision Pro support for scanned-object learning experiences.Read 15 Oct 2026 · thinglink.com
Offline desktop
Paid users can download scenes for offline viewing through Windows and macOS applications, but scenarios, 3D models and third-party embeds are unsupported offline.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Praise: classroom usefulness
GetApp reviewers say ThingLink increases student engagement, supports multimodal and accessible learning, and is intuitive to teach.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Praise: ease of use
G2 reviewers repeatedly describe ThingLink as easy to learn and suitable for users without design or technical expertise.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: engagement and versatility
Capterra reviewers praise interactive lessons, virtual tours, multimedia flexibility and quick creation of engaging educational content.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on Capterra
4.8 out of 5 from 94 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
4.1 out of 5 from 13 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
4.8 out of 5 from 94 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Google Play
3.9 out of 5 from 1,520 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Software Advice
4.8 out of 5 from 94 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Scenario Builder
Scenario Builder creates linear or branching learning paths with choices, checkpoints, questions and data collection.Read 15 Oct 2026 · thinglink.com
Security and compliance
ThingLink says it complies with GDPR, COPPA, and FERPA and holds ISO 27001 certification.Read 29 Sep 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Security controls
The company reports encryption in transit, sensitive-data encryption at rest, weekly backups, annual restore tests, role-based access and intrusion detection.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Security limitation
A Microsoft self-assessment last updated by the developer in 2024 answered no to ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, FERPA and COPPA certification or compliance claims.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learn.microsoft.com
Security measures
ThingLink says data is encrypted in transit and sensitive data is encrypted at rest, with role-based customer-data access and regular security reviews.Read 29 Sep 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Security standard
ThingLink states that it is ISO 27001 certified and complies with GDPR, COPPA and FERPA.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Self-hosting
The cited official materials describe a hosted SaaS service and do not offer a self-hosted deployment option.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Translation
Enterprise translation tools support more than 30 languages, with the update log documenting 40-plus language support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Who it serves
ThingLink describes its audiences as educators, trainers, and organizations, including K-12, higher education, vocational education, healthcare, manufacturing, safety, and professional development.Read 29 Sep 2026 · thinglink.com

Plans and prices

Create - Starter $29 a month billed monthly individual creator · AI-powered tools Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Create Starter / Create XR $66 a month billed annually · or $99/month billed monthly 1 creator seat · 250 views/month · 200 AI credits/month · individual creator license Read 29 Sep 2026 · thinglink.com
Create - XR $99 a month billed monthly individual creator · publishing across devices and VR Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Teacher License $108 a year annual single teacher · 5,000 content views · 25 360° uploads Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Create - Starter $232 a year billed annually individual creator · AI-powered tools Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Team $500 a month starting at small teams · advanced tools · pilot projects Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Team $500 a month billed annually up to 5 creators · active learners add-on · limited learner testing Read 29 Sep 2026 · thinglink.com
Create - XR $792 a year billed annually individual creator · publishing across devices and VR Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Business $1,500 a month billed annually unlimited creator seats · active learner volume not specified · advanced analytics and integrations Read 29 Sep 2026 · thinglink.com
Business $1,500 a month starting at advanced analytics · LTI/xAPI integrations · multi-department rollouts Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.thinglink.com
Department $4,250 a year annual higher education · one department Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.thinglink.com
College/School $8,500 a year annual higher education · unlimited plan for one college or school Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.thinglink.com

Every ThingLink plan and price →

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Converts PDFs and slides into immersive lessons.
  • Adds questions and branching guidance to varied media.
  • Tracks learner engagement, completion, and performance.
  • Supports WCAG 2.2 AA.
  • Integrates with named LMS and LXP platforms.

Limits

  • No free plan.
  • Published content becomes unpublished when a license ends without upgrade.
  • SCORM export is not supported.
  • Some plan prices are custom or unlisted.

Who it suits

ThingLink describes its audiences as educators, trainers, and organizations in areas including healthcare, manufacturing, safety, and professional development. It may suit teams creating interactive lessons or tracking learner engagement and completion.

ThingLink in depth

Read the full write-up

ThingLink is an AI-powered platform for educators, trainers, and organizations building interactive, self-paced learning from visual and spatial media. It is best suited to teams that need analytics, LMS connectivity, and broad device coverage rather than a basic presentation tool. The main buying decision is whether its creator, view, and learner licensing fits the intended scale.

Overview

No-code authoring converts PDFs and slideshows into immersive lessons and courses, while image, video, 3D, and 360° environments can carry information, questions, and decision-based guidance. Generated images and 360° media extend what a team can produce without a separate content pipeline. This combination suits curriculum, onboarding, safety, healthcare, manufacturing, and professional-development scenarios where learners need to explore and respond rather than simply read.

ThingLink delivers self-paced experiences across desktop, mobile, tablets, VR headsets, and immersive spaces. Published work becomes unpublished when a trial or license ends without an upgrade, although the account retains the content; organizations maintaining a permanent course library should treat renewal as an operational requirement.

Key features

Authoring and interaction

Interactive activities and branching paths let creators put questions and consequences inside visual scenes. That is a stronger fit for scenario-based instruction than a static slide deck, though the value depends on having enough views and creator capacity in the selected plan.

Learning delivery and integrations

Analytics and xAPI track engagement, completion, and performance. LMS and LXP sharing covers Canvas, Moodle, 360Learning, Docebo, and Cornerstone, with SSO options including Microsoft, Google, Okta, SCIM, and LTI 1.3. These connections make ThingLink more practical for managed education and corporate learning environments than an isolated authoring app. It does not provide SCORM export, which matters to teams whose delivery stack requires that standard.

Accessibility, security, and support

ThingLink says it supports WCAG 2.2 AA, automatic translation, navigation, and assistive features. It cites GDPR, COPPA, FERPA, and ISO 27001, with primary storage in Ireland on Microsoft Azure and AWS and regional hosting available by discussion. Data is encrypted in transit, sensitive data at rest, and customer-data access is role based, with regular security reviews. A searchable support center and request-submission channel cover operational help.

Pricing

ThingLink is paid, with entry pricing from $9/user/mo when billed annually, and a free trial but no free plan. The lowest individual option, Create Starter / Create XR, costs $66 a month billed annually or $99 a month billed monthly. It provides one creator seat, 250 views per month, 200 AI credits per month, and an individual creator license, making it appropriate for a solo author with modest reach rather than a class or organization.

Teacher License costs $108 a year and includes 5,000 content views and 25 360° image uploads. It cannot add students and requires a group license, so it is a constrained choice for an individual teacher, not a complete classroom deployment.

Team costs $500 a month billed annually, supports up to five creators, and offers an active-learners add-on with limited learner testing. These plans target organizations where collaboration and administration outweigh the individual-seat price.

For higher education, Department is $4,250 a year for a department, small-scale use, or funded projects. College/School is $8,500 a year for unlimited use within one college or school of a university. Enterprise uses custom pricing: an annual platform fee plus custom learner-volume or assessment pricing, custom learner seats, white-label apps, and private-cloud or on-premises options. K-12 Essentials and K-12 Enhanced use custom pricing based on teachers, students, or needs; Enhanced includes the full education product suite. School District is also custom, with a district or council quote, dedicated account manager, and professional development.

Platforms

ThingLink supports Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, web, API, and self-hosted deployments. Content is designed to work on desktop, mobile, tablet, VR headsets, and immersive spaces, while the stated iOS and Android apps support mobile access.

Who it's for

Educators, trainers, K-12 and higher-education institutions, vocational programs, healthcare and manufacturing organizations, safety teams, and professional-development providers are the natural audience. It is a strong choice when interactive visual scenarios, learner measurement, and SSO or LMS integration are central. It is a weaker fit for buyers needing a free tier, SCORM packages, or unrestricted student access under the cheapest teacher plan.

Pros and cons

Pros

Immersive no-code creation: documents and visual media can become interactive lessons with questions and branching.

Useful learning infrastructure: xAPI analytics, LMS/LXP connections, SSO, and LTI support fit managed programs.

Broad access and governance: mobile, desktop, VR, accessibility claims, and stated compliance support varied deployments.

Cons

Content availability depends on renewal: published content is unpublished after an ended trial or license without upgrade.

Entry quotas are tight: one creator, 250 monthly views, and 200 AI credits limit the cheapest Create plan.

No SCORM export: organizations built around SCORM cannot use that delivery route.

Teacher plan restrictions: it cannot add students and requires a group license.

Alternatives

Choose Nearpod when a freemium classroom tool with free-plan capacity for 40 student joins per lesson and a 159.00 USD annual Gold plan is more suitable. Choose LessonUp for a freemium option with a free account and a 7.00 USD-per-teacher-per-month Start plan. BookWidgets is a better fit when collecting, reviewing, and grading student work is the priority and a free plan is useful. Choose Adapt Learning for a free, open-source authoring framework. Deck.Toys suits teachers wanting a freemium classroom-and-deck model. Xerte is the open-source choice when web-server installation is acceptable. Choose Easygenerator for a web-based freemium authoring workflow with one free course after its trial. eXeLearning is a free, open-source option for online or desktop authoring.

See the Interactive Lesson Makers list for more options.

Verdict

ThingLink is recommended for education and business teams that need immersive, self-paced content tied to analytics, identity systems, and learning platforms. Its strongest reason to choose it is the combination of visual authoring and enterprise learning integration. Look elsewhere if you need SCORM export, a genuinely free classroom tier, or a license that keeps published content live after non-renewal.

Verdict

ThingLink combines immersive authoring with learning analytics and education integrations. Consider how license terms affect published content and which plan fits the intended audience and scale.

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