AContent vs MadCap Create
AContent
atutor.github.ioMadCap Create
madcapsoftware.comSide by side
| Figure | AContent | MadCap Create |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 0 |
| Spec score · Learning Content Management Systems | 9.1 (#1) | 5.7 (#18) |
Plans
In their own words
AContent
AContent is an open source learning content management system for creating accessible, adaptive web-based learning materials. It can be used with learning management systems to develop, share, and archive lessons. Authors can make elearning content, tests or quizzes, activities, and AccessForAll adaptations. The system imports and exports IMS Common Cartridge, IMS Content Packaging, and IMS QTI. Its Web Service API lets third-party software search, preview, import, and export repository content, while an OAuth API supports single sign-on with a connected host system. Listed accessibility standards include WCAG 1.0 and 2.0, ATAG 2.0, US Section 508, and ISO/IEC 24751. Public users can search, browse, and export public repository content; registered users can bookmark lessons; authors create content; administrators manage users and groups. AContent is free and self-hosted, with web access and API support. It is distributed as a 6.5 MB TGZ, and installation requirements are stated to match ATutor's. The downloads page identifies version 1.4 as the latest stable release.
MadCap Create
MadCap Create has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.