Articulate Rise 360 vs LodeStar
Articulate Rise 360
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| Figure | Articulate Rise 360 | LodeStar |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $120.75/mo | $12.42/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Spec score · Interactive Lesson Makers | 8.2 (#12) | 7.8 (#18) |
| Headquarters | New York, New York, USA | Stillwater, Minnesota, USA |
| Intended users | The pricing page describes Articulate 360 AI as a platform for L&D teams creating workplace training. | 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. |
| Publishing | Rise courses can be exported as cmi5, xAPI, SCORM, or AICC packages for use with an LMS. | LodeStar publishes learning activities for SCORM- and cmi5-compatible learning management systems. |
| Purpose | Rise is browser based software for creating online training that works on every device. | LodeStar is desktop eLearning authoring software for educators and instructional designers to create interactive courses, branching scenarios, case studies, and accessible learning activities. |
| Security | Articulate says Articulate 360 meets SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, and ISO 27701 standards. | The download page states that LodeStar 12 for Mac is security signed and notarized. |
| Trial | The pricing page says Articulate 360 AI and Frontline have a 14 day free trial. | A free 14-day trial is offered for Windows and Mac, including Intel-based and Apple Silicon Mac downloads. |
Plans
Articulate Rise 360
- Articulate 360 AI Personal$1,449 a year
- Articulate 360 AI Teams$1,749 a year
LodeStar
- Single Educator License - Annual Subscription License$149 a year
- Individual Training Seat$249, paid once
- Single Educator License - Perpetual License$249, paid once
- Single Government/Not-For-Profit License - Perpetual License$549, paid once
- Single Corporate License - Perpetual License$649, paid once
In their own words
Articulate Rise 360
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LodeStar
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