CenarioVR vs Open eLearning

CenarioVR is a no-code platform for creating immersive VR learning courses. Authors build scenes from equirectangular images or 360-degree video, then add questions, hotspots, info cards, multimedia, 3D models, and drag-and-drop interactions. Conditional branching, timed objects, linked scenes, quizzes, and spatial audio support interactive learning paths. GLB objects can be positioned, rotated, animated, and used as hotspots. Courses can be published in SCORM, xAPI, cmi5, or HTML formats and delivered through an LMS. xAPI tracking and an analytics dashboard provide real-time performance data. Published content can be viewed in Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari, through iOS and Android apps, in Windows standalone mode, or on listed VR headsets such as Meta Quest, HTC Vive, Lenovo Mirage S3, and Pico. Phones and tablets need an accelerometer for VR features, while authoring requires a laptop or computer. The Stand Alone App plan starts at $5,268 a year.

Open eLearning is free, open-source desktop software for creating courses and educational games. Teachers and pedagogical designers can build multimedia lessons from video, images, text, and activities without coding. The standalone application installs on Linux, macOS, and Windows and works offline. Its authoring tools support interactive content: actions can combine states and layers, while object scripts control behavior and interactions with other objects and events. Courses are SCORM compliant, suitable for playback on mobile devices, and compatible with learning management systems including Moodle, Chamilo, and Claroline Connect. Listed plugins include H5P and Learningcoins, with export plugins for Storyline, Ludiscape, and Captivate. The Free software plan costs nothing under GNU GPL v3.0 or later. Premium Member costs $39.99 a year and adds templates, plugins, assets, webinars, and tutorials. Gold Member costs $979 a year for organizations and businesses, with live expert sessions, premium assets, support, and an online page. Large projects with large videos can cause export problems.