LodeStar vs ThingLink
LodeStar
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| Figure | LodeStar | ThingLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $12.42/mo | $9/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 16 |
| Spec score · Interactive Lesson Makers | 7.8 (#18) | 8.6 (#9) |
Plans
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
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
LodeStar
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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 After a trial or license ends without an upgrade, published content becomes unpublished, though the account retains access to it.