# 2024 Capterra Shortlist for Course Authoring | Capterra

> Discover the highest-rated & most popular Course Authoring Software of 2024. Make Capterra Shortlist your first stop when searching for software.

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# 2024 Capterra Shortlist for Course Authoring

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/)

## [Canvas](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/)

[4.6 (4313)](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/)

Canvas is a modern LMS that helps organizations of all sizes design, deliver, and scale effective, engaging learning experiences.

Overall Score

98/100

Popularity: 48/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

13/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/)

## [Moodle](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/)

[4.3 (3375)](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/)

Learning management solution that helps businesses create competency frameworks, manage learner progress, gamify lessons, and more.

Overall Score

87/100

Popularity: 40/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.1

Customer Service

4.0

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$130.00Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

13/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/128481/Schoology/)

## [Schoology](https://www.capterra.com/p/128481/Schoology/)

[4.4 (487)](https://www.capterra.com/p/128481/Schoology/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/128481/Schoology/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/128481/Schoology/)

Schoology, a PowerSchool company, is the education technology company putting collaboration at the heart of the learning experience.

Overall Score

84/100

Popularity: 36/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.2

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.2

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

7/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/230567/360Learning/)

## [360Learning](https://www.capterra.com/p/230567/360Learning/)

[4.7 (484)](https://www.capterra.com/p/230567/360Learning/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/230567/360Learning/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/230567/360Learning/)

AI-powered learning platform that combines LMS and LXP capabilities to scale skills development for mid-size and enterprise companies.

Overall Score

79/100

Popularity: 30/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.7

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

$8.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

13/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/154682/Kajabi/)

## [Kajabi](https://www.capterra.com/p/154682/Kajabi/)

[4.4 (227)](https://www.capterra.com/p/154682/Kajabi/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/154682/Kajabi/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/154682/Kajabi/)

Kajabi’s course builder includes templates that handle the layout, interactive quizzes, and training to help you produce great content.

Overall Score

79/100

Popularity: 32/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.1

Customer Service

4.1

Features

4.2

Value for Money

3.7

Paid plans start at

$89.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

5/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/124358/iSpring-Suite/)

## [iSpring Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/124358/iSpring-Suite/)

[4.6 (1740)](https://www.capterra.com/p/124358/iSpring-Suite/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/124358/iSpring-Suite/reviews/)

iSpring Suite is a powerful yet easy-to-use PowerPoint-based authoring tool for creating interactive eLearning content.

Overall Score

79/100

Popularity: 29/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.9

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

$970.00Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

11/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/61763/Absorb-LMS/)

## [Absorb LMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/61763/Absorb-LMS/)

[4.5 (331)](https://www.capterra.com/p/61763/Absorb-LMS/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/61763/Absorb-LMS/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/61763/Absorb-LMS/)

Absorb Create AI Beta enables course creators to streamline the course creation process with Generative AI.

Overall Score

78/100

Popularity: 28/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

13/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/122854/Brightspace/)

## [Brightspace](https://www.capterra.com/p/122854/Brightspace/)

[4.3 (234)](https://www.capterra.com/p/122854/Brightspace/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/122854/Brightspace/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/122854/Brightspace/)

A learning management platform built to help businesses create highly personalized experiences that unlock learner potential at scale.

Overall Score

78/100

Popularity: 29/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.1

Customer Service

4.1

Features

4.2

Value for Money

4.0

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

8/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/132935/TalentLMS/)

## [TalentLMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/132935/TalentLMS/)

[4.7 (596)](https://www.capterra.com/p/132935/TalentLMS/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/132935/TalentLMS/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/132935/TalentLMS/)

An all-in-one training platform that helps you build courses and share them with your users. TalentLMS: where great teams go to grow.

Overall Score

78/100

Popularity: 29/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

$149.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

13/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/209689/Udemy-for-Business/)

## [Udemy Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/209689/Udemy-for-Business/)

[4.5 (163)](https://www.capterra.com/p/209689/Udemy-for-Business/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/209689/Udemy-for-Business/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/209689/Udemy-for-Business/)

Udemy Business offers fresh, on-demand courses and gives teams the ability to upload their own content and create learning paths.

Overall Score

78/100

Popularity: 29/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.7

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

₹24000.00Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

8/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/156978/Articulate-360/)

## [Articulate 360](https://www.capterra.com/p/156978/Articulate-360/)

[4.7 (695)](https://www.capterra.com/p/156978/Articulate-360/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/156978/Articulate-360/reviews/)

Articulate 360 is a subscription with everything you need to create and share e-learning that drives meaningful learning outcomes.

Overall Score

77/100

Popularity: 28/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.6

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$1749.00Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

13/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/143513/LearnWorlds/)

## [LearnWorlds](https://www.capterra.com/p/143513/LearnWorlds/)

[4.7 (192)](https://www.capterra.com/p/143513/LearnWorlds/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/143513/LearnWorlds/reviews/)

LearnWorlds is a cloud-based platform for building, delivering, and selling courses with interactive content and full brand control.

Overall Score

76/100

Popularity: 27/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.7

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

$99.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

12/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/130248/LearnDash/)

## [LearnDash](https://www.capterra.com/p/130248/LearnDash/)

[4.6 (279)](https://www.capterra.com/p/130248/LearnDash/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/130248/LearnDash/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/130248/LearnDash/)

WordPress LMS plugin that helps businesses instantly transform any WordPress site into a viable learning management system.

Overall Score

75/100

Popularity: 25/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.3

Customer Service

4.6

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

$199.00Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

9/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/160788/Coach/)

## [Podia](https://www.capterra.com/p/160788/Coach/)

[4.6 (120)](https://www.capterra.com/p/160788/Coach/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/160788/Coach/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/160788/Coach/)

Podia offers email marketing, online store, and website tools, serving solo entrepreneurs and small businesses in one platform.

Overall Score

75/100

Popularity: 27/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.6

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

$39.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

7/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/147019/Teachable/)

## [Teachable](https://www.capterra.com/p/147019/Teachable/)

[4.3 (184)](https://www.capterra.com/p/147019/Teachable/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/147019/Teachable/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/147019/Teachable/)

Create online courses and coaching services. Control your branding, student data, messaging and pricing all from one place.

Overall Score

75/100

Popularity: 28/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.2

Customer Service

3.8

Features

4.0

Value for Money

3.7

Paid plans start at

$39.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

8/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/134534/MemberPress/)

## [MemberPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/134534/MemberPress/)

[4.8 (365)](https://www.capterra.com/p/134534/MemberPress/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/134534/MemberPress/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/134534/MemberPress/)

MemberPress is the best WordPress Membership Plugin. This Membership Software enables you to charge for access to your site.

Overall Score

74/100

Popularity: 24/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.8

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.7

Paid plans start at

$149.00Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

5/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/132888/Thinkific/)

## [Thinkific](https://www.capterra.com/p/132888/Thinkific/)

[4.4 (205)](https://www.capterra.com/p/132888/Thinkific/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/132888/Thinkific/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/132888/Thinkific/)

Build, deliver, and optimize impactful courses with Thinkific's user-friendly Course Authoring platform.

Overall Score

73/100

Popularity: 28/50

Ratings: 45/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.2

Value for Money

4.2

Paid plans start at

$49.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

13/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/132219/ActivePresenter/)

## [ActivePresenter](https://www.capterra.com/p/132219/ActivePresenter/)

[4.7 (67)](https://www.capterra.com/p/132219/ActivePresenter/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/132219/ActivePresenter/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/132219/ActivePresenter/)

All-in-One eLearning Authoring Tool, Screen Recorder, & Video Editor

Overall Score

72/100

Popularity: 23/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.7

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

$249.00One Time

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

10/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/227148/Adobe-Captivate/)

## [Adobe Captivate](https://www.capterra.com/p/227148/Adobe-Captivate/)

[4.4 (220)](https://www.capterra.com/p/227148/Adobe-Captivate/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/227148/Adobe-Captivate/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/227148/Adobe-Captivate/)

Course authoring solution that helps businesses create e-learning projects by managing content, images, audios/videos, and more.

Overall Score

72/100

Popularity: 26/50

Ratings: 46/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

3.8

Customer Service

3.9

Features

4.3

Value for Money

3.9

Paid plans start at

$33.90Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

8/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/130044/LearnUpon/)

## [LearnUpon](https://www.capterra.com/p/130044/LearnUpon/)

[4.7 (132)](https://www.capterra.com/p/130044/LearnUpon/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/130044/LearnUpon/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/130044/LearnUpon/)

Over 1,500 L&D teams around the world partner with LearnUpon LMS to execute their learning strategy and hit their learning goals.

Overall Score

72/100

Popularity: 23/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.7

Customer Service

4.9

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

12/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/144871/iSpring-Learn/)

## [iSpring LMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/144871/iSpring-Learn/)

[4.7 (186)](https://www.capterra.com/p/144871/iSpring-Learn/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/144871/iSpring-Learn/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/144871/iSpring-Learn/)

iSpring LMS supports the full training cycle, from onboarding to skill development and tracking, in a single comprehensive platform.

Overall Score

71/100

Popularity: 21/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.8

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

$3.58Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

14/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/276074/Coursebox/)

## [Coursebox](https://www.capterra.com/p/276074/Coursebox/)

[4.7 (94)](https://www.capterra.com/p/276074/Coursebox/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/276074/Coursebox/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/276074/Coursebox/)

Coursebox is an AI-powered training course creation tool. It helps training providers rapidly develop engaging training courses!

Overall Score

70/100

Popularity: 20/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.7

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

12/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/135235/Forma-Lms/)

## [Forma LMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/135235/Forma-Lms/)

[4.6 (186)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135235/Forma-Lms/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/135235/Forma-Lms/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/135235/Forma-Lms/)

Open-source eLearning platform focused on corporate training needs such as integrability, automated tasks, talent management.

Overall Score

70/100

Popularity: 21/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

€98.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

10/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/184999/Tovuti/)

## [Tovuti](https://www.capterra.com/p/184999/Tovuti/)

[4.8 (99)](https://www.capterra.com/p/184999/Tovuti/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/184999/Tovuti/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/184999/Tovuti/)

Tovuti’s built-in course authoring makes it easy to create interactive, gamified courses, upload SCORM packages, and track training

Overall Score

70/100

Popularity: 22/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.7

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.7

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

13/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/141006/Arlo-Training-Event-Software/)

## [Arlo Training Management Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/141006/Arlo-Training-Event-Software/)

[4.7 (147)](https://www.capterra.com/p/141006/Arlo-Training-Event-Software/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/141006/Arlo-Training-Event-Software/reviews/)

Use AI-powered workflows that build training content, add media, and design layouts that exceeds expectations and drives learning.

Overall Score

66/100

Popularity: 16/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.6

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

$179.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

7/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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Date published:October 30, 2024