Cluelabs LRS

Cluelabs LRS collects, stores, and analyzes learning activity using xAPI, either alongside an LMS or as a standalone tracking repository. It uses the official xAPI 1.0.3 standard and can ingest statements from Storyline, Rise, Captivate, custom web simulations, mobile learning apps, and VR headsets. Reports can examine cmi.interaction data such as learner responses, selected distractors, and latency. Learning records can be filtered by date range, course, or learner, then downloaded as CSV files. Courses can be hosted on corporate intranets, public documentation sites, standalone portals, or LMS platforms. Listed integrations include Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate, and custom web learning applications. Cluelabs says incoming data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS and stored in isolated Google Cloud Platform zones. Customers can select a country and, in some cases, a region for storage. The free plan is free and includes 5,000 monthly credits and an estimated 500 Analytics/LRS events when dedicated to Analytics. Paid plans start at $6.95/mo.

Cluelabs LRS provides xAPI collection, reporting, and CSV export for learning activity from multiple kinds of content. The free plan includes a limited estimated event allowance, while paid plans start at $6.95/mo.

Cluelabs LRS suits organizations that need to track learning activity from courses and learning experiences, whether or not they use an LMS. It may be useful to teams that need xAPI reports or region selection for data storage.

Overview

Cluelabs LRS is a cloud repository for collecting and analyzing xAPI learning records, either alongside an LMS or on its own. It is best suited to teams bringing activity together from courses, apps, simulations, or VR. Its strongest case is question-level insight across varied learning sources; event allowances are the key constraint to weigh before choosing a plan.

Key features

Cluelabs uses xAPI 1.0.3 and accepts statements from Storyline, Rise, Captivate, custom web simulations, mobile learning apps, and VR headsets. That breadth helps teams consolidate learning beyond a single LMS. Courses can run on corporate intranets, public documentation sites, standalone portals, or LMS platforms, so the repository does not require one delivery environment.

Reports can examine cmi.interaction data such as learner responses, chosen distractors, and response latency. That detail is useful to instructional teams diagnosing where learners struggle, rather than relying only on completion signals. Records can be filtered by date range, course, or learner and exported as CSV for analysis elsewhere. Named integrations include Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate, and custom web learning applications.

Incoming data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS and stored in isolated Google Cloud Platform zones configured for data isolation and regional residency requirements. Customers can choose a country, and in some cases a region, for xAPI data storage. Cluelabs states a GDPR commitment and provides a Data Protection Officer contact through its contact form. Support includes a forum with an LRS category, feature suggestions, and custom-development requests.

Pricing

The free plan costs nothing, billed monthly, and includes 5,000 monthly credits with an estimated 500 Analytics/LRS events if dedicated to Analytics. It is a sensible starting point for small pilots, but the estimated event allowance may be restrictive for ongoing multi-source tracking.

Professional costs $19.95 a month with annual billing selected, or $29.95 per month with monthly billing. It provides 200,000 monthly credits and an estimated 20,000 Analytics/LRS events if dedicated to Analytics. This is the step up for teams whose pilot has outgrown the free allowance. Business costs $99.95 a month with annual billing selected, or $129.95 per month with monthly billing; it raises the allowance to 1,000,000 credits and an estimated 100,000 Analytics/LRS events, and adds Data Governance. Enterprise costs $199.95 a month with annual billing selected, or $259.95 per month with monthly billing; it includes 2,000,000 credits, an estimated 200,000 Analytics/LRS events, Data Governance, SSO, and Custom Policies. Those upper tiers are aimed at organizations that need greater volume or the listed governance and access controls.

Each event figure is an estimate assuming credits are dedicated to Analytics, so it should not be treated as an unconditional event quota. The pricing summary also gives a paid starting point of $6.95/mo, while the detailed plan terms show the tiers and billing choices above. Cluelabs is a poor fit for buyers who need a firm event commitment without first matching expected activity to the plan.

Platforms

Cluelabs LRS is available on Android, iOS, and web, with an API for connecting learning systems and applications. Cloud deployment suits teams that want a hosted repository rather than a self-hosted installation.

Who it's for

Choose Cluelabs when learning activity is spread across authoring tools, custom simulations, mobile apps, or VR and the team needs to inspect interactions, not just completion. It is less compelling for a single small course with basic tracking needs, or for organizations that require a self-hosted deployment.

Pros and cons

• Pros: xAPI 1.0.3 collection across several content types and hosting contexts helps unify otherwise scattered learning records.
• Pros: Question-level metrics and CSV exports support deeper review of learner responses and follow-up analysis.
• Pros: Country and some regional storage selection, encrypted transmission, and stated GDPR commitment address important data-handling needs.
• Cons: The free plan's estimated 500-event allowance is modest for sustained activity across multiple sources.
• Cons: Event counts are estimates based on dedicating credits to Analytics, making plan sizing less straightforward.
• Cons: Cloud deployment will not suit teams that require a self-hosted repository.

Alternatives

For a broader Learning Record Store Software comparison, consider the options against deployment and event needs. Pick GrassBlade LRS if its self-hosted availability or stated Essential allowance of 25,000 statements per month for $66 a year better fits your setup; it has no free plan or trial. Veracity Learning is worth comparing if a free Lite option for five LRSs based on your infrastructure is preferable. Choose ADL Open Source LRS for a free, self-hosted proof of concept intended for a small number of users. Jupiter offers a free hosted tier up to 1 million events per year. Mosra has a free launch-period plan with unlimited lessons and listed features and exports. Instancy Learning Record Store uses custom proposals based on user count, modules, and implementation needs, and offers a free trial. itslearning is a full LMS platform with yearly licensing based on users, requirements, and optional services. xh is a free, open-source command-line HTTP client.

Verdict

Cluelabs LRS is a strong choice for learning teams that need xAPI records consolidated across varied sources and want question-level reporting with regional storage options. Its principal advantage is the combination of broad ingestion and useful interaction detail. Look elsewhere if self-hosting is essential or if the estimated, credit-dependent event allowances make predictable capacity a priority.