Articulate Rise 360 vs ThingLink
Articulate Rise 360
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| Figure | Articulate Rise 360 | ThingLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $120.75/mo | $9/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 16 |
| Spec score · Interactive Lesson Makers | 8.2 (#12) | 8.6 (#9) |
| Accessibility | Rise supports WCAG 2.1 Level AA and screen readers including NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. | ThingLink states that its viewer meets WCAG 2.2 level AA standards and provides an accessibility player. |
| Integrations | Articulate 360 connects with Google Drive, OneDrive, Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, and Thinkific. | Official integrations include Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, Google Workspace/Classroom, Canva, LTI for Canvas, ClassLink and LMS embedding. |
Plans
Articulate Rise 360
- Articulate 360 AI Personal$1,449 a year
- Articulate 360 AI Teams$1,749 a year
ThingLink
- Create - Starter$29 a month
- Create Starter / Create XR$66 a month
- Create - XR$99 a month
- Teacher License$108 a year
- Create - Starter$232 a year
- Team$500 a month
- Team$500 a month
- Create - XR$792 a year
- Business$1,500 a month
- Business$1,500 a month
In their own words
Articulate Rise 360
Articulate Rise 360 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
ThingLink
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.