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At a Glance
Adobe Captivate
Adobe Captivate
Star Rating
(200)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$399
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Articulate 360
Articulate 360
Star Rating
(279)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (52.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,749.00 1 User Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Adobe Captivate excels in content creation with a score of 8.5, allowing for a wide range of interactive eLearning experiences, while Articulate 360 shines with a higher score of 9.2, particularly noted for its user-friendly templates and intuitive design features.
  • Reviewers mention that Adobe Captivate's content libraries score 7.5, which some users find limiting compared to Articulate 360's score of 8.5, where users appreciate the extensive library of assets and resources that enhance course development.
  • G2 users highlight that Adobe Captivate's ease of use is rated at 6.8, with some reviewers expressing frustration over its learning curve, whereas Articulate 360 boasts a score of 8.9, with many users praising its straightforward interface and quick onboarding process.
  • Users on G2 report that Adobe Captivate's quality of support is rated at 6.9, with some users citing slow response times, while Articulate 360 receives a higher score of 9.0, with reviewers frequently mentioning responsive customer service and helpful resources.
  • Reviewers say that Adobe Captivate's performance score of 7.8 is decent, but some users experience lag with complex projects, whereas Articulate 360's performance score of 9.0 is often praised for its smooth operation and reliability during course delivery.
  • Users report that Adobe Captivate's integration APIs score 7.1, which some find limiting for advanced integrations, while Articulate 360's score of 7.4 is seen as more flexible, with users appreciating its compatibility with various LMS platforms and third-party tools.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Captivate
Edu Discount
$399
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Articulate 360
Articulate 360 AI Teams Plan
$1,749.00
1 User Per Year
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Free Trial
Adobe Captivate
Free Trial is available
Articulate 360
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
172
8.9
240
Ease of Use
6.7
172
8.9
245
Ease of Setup
7.7
63
9.1
152
Ease of Admin
7.8
57
8.8
63
Quality of Support
6.9
140
8.8
217
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.3
51
9.1
69
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
175
9.0
237
Features by Category
8.0
137
8.9
204
Training & eLearning
8.5
130
9.2
203
7.5
90
8.1
195
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
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Not enough data
Generative AI
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Platform
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Captivate
Adobe Captivate
Articulate 360
Articulate 360
Adobe Captivate and Articulate 360 are categorized as Course Authoring
Unique Categories
Adobe Captivate
Adobe Captivate has no unique categories
Articulate 360
Articulate 360 has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Captivate
Adobe Captivate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
27.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
43.0%
Articulate 360
Articulate 360
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
21.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
52.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe Captivate
Adobe Captivate
E-Learning
11.6%
Computer Software
9.5%
Information Technology and Services
8.9%
Higher Education
8.9%
Education Management
4.7%
Other
56.3%
Articulate 360
Articulate 360
E-Learning
16.8%
Hospital & Health Care
9.5%
Higher Education
6.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.2%
Financial Services
4.7%
Other
56.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Adobe Captivate
Adobe Captivate
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Christine W.
CW
Christine W.
Verified User in Professional Training & Coaching

Interactivity, buttons, smart shapes, question slides,

Most Helpful Critical Review
Cal F.
CF
Cal F.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

It’s overly complicated. Even basic course builds can be time consuming and the need to add navigation buttons to courses manually/build templates is a bit of a pain. Alternatives exist which just work better and quicker.

Articulate 360
Articulate 360
Most Helpful Favorable Review
MP
Michael P.
Verified User in Retail

The range of tools available that can be matched to any digital learning requirement. Rise for rapid authoring, storyline for more complex and bespoke requirements. In addition to tools for screen recording etc.

Most Helpful Critical Review
John D.
JD
John D.
Verified User in Education Management

Too few selections for what you can upload or link to; clunky main screen won't allow you to add content to already created courses (you can only add content to courses that have not yet been named/created); other issues involving fluidity. Moreover, it...

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Discussions
Adobe Captivate
Adobe Captivate Discussions
Between Captivate and Storyline, which elearning tool is better?
3 comments
Samantha L.
SL
This s a matter of opinion, but the short answer is probably Storyline. Captivate is still the king of screen captures. Though you can capture screens and...Read more
Adobe Captivate
2 comments
Brittany T.
BT
I would slao be very curious for this question to be answered! Read more
What is Adobe Captivate used for?
2 comments
Prateek P.
PP
Adobe Captivate is used mainly to create content for elarning. You can create interactive, personalised and engaging elearning content. Read more
Articulate 360
Articulate 360 Discussions
What is Articulate 360 used for?
1 comment
Yohiner C.
YC
The go-to tool for eLearning content. It has everything one needs to create sophisticated training experiences. Read more
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Articulate 360 has no more discussions with answers