ActivePresenter suits educators and course creators who need to record screens, edit media and build interactive or video-based learning content.
Free plan Free trial From $249 one-time AndroidiPhone & iPadWebWindowsMacAPI+1
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Best Learning Content Authoring Software 2026
Use learning content authoring software to build lessons, courses and other training resources. These products may be delivered through web browsers, Windows, Android, iOS, APIs or self-hosted installations.
Use this list to compare platform support, pricing models, free plans, trials and access to open-source code. Entries are ordered by newest releases first, using figures published by the makers; nothing is scored.
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Adapt Learning
The no-code authoring tool suits course creators who do not program.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record6.1 Visit
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Xerte
Xerte suits teachers and tutors creating interactive learning materials, including those working in universities, colleges, schools, and other teaching organisations.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record6.1 Visit
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BranchTrack
BranchTrack suits instructional designers, L&D managers, training facilitators, subject matter experts, and business unit managers who create digital simulations.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.7 Visit
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Easygenerator
It suits employees or organizations creating and sharing online learning content, from individual authors to teams.
Web Record5.1 Visit
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Evolve Authoring
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $588 a year Record5.0 Visit Evolve Authoring suits individuals and learning teams creating courses and assessments, particularly those needing interactive content, team review, or SCORM output.
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eXeLearning
WebWindowsMac+2 Free plan Record4.9 Visit It suits teachers and creators who need interactive learning materials without programming.
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Gomo Learning
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record4.5 Visit Gomo Learning suits training teams that need collaborative, responsive course authoring and LMS publishing.
Before you choose
Choose a platform that fits your workflow
Identify the places where you will author, publish or connect learning content. The options listed support combinations of web, Windows, Android, iOS, API and self-hosted use.
CourseArc lists both API and web support. Running a self-hosted product may work for teams that require software in their own environment.
Compare the pricing model
Free-plan and paid pricing models are available in this category. ActivePresenter, Adapt Learning, BranchTrack and Easygenerator list free plans, while Adobe Captivate, Articulate Rise 360 and Evolve Authoring list paid plans.
Look at the maker's pricing note before choosing. Listed examples include ActivePresenter from $249, Adobe Captivate from $39.99 per month on annual billing and Articulate Rise 360 from $1,449 per user per year.
Use a trial when available
A trial gives you time to assess an authoring workflow before payment. Adobe Captivate lists a 30-day trial, Articulate Rise 360 a 14-day trial, Easygenerator a 14-day trial and Evolve Authoring a 21-day trial.
Trial terms differ from free plans. Check whether the plan or trial fits the time you need to evaluate the tool.
Check code and hosting needs
Open-source code is available in this category. If you need to inspect or modify code, review the licence and project requirements before adopting a tool.
Self-hosted support can affect setup, maintenance and control. Confirm that the deployment model matches your technical resources.
Questions
Which platforms do these authoring tools support?
The list includes products for web, Windows, Android, iOS, API and self-hosted use. Review each entry's platform details before deciding.
Can I find a free learning content authoring tool?
Yes. Tools on the list offer free plans, including ActivePresenter, Adapt Learning, BranchTrack and Easygenerator. Adapt Learning and eXeLearning list free pricing models.
Which tools offer free trials?
Adobe Captivate lists a 30-day trial. Articulate Rise 360 and Easygenerator list 14-day trials. Evolve Authoring lists a 21-day trial.
Is open-source authoring software available?
Open-source code is available in this category. Review the licence, hosting requirements and project activity before choosing one.
Do paid tools list their prices?
Pricing varies. Adobe Captivate, Articulate Rise 360, BranchTrack, Easygenerator and Evolve Authoring publish starting figures, while CourseArc lists pricing on request.
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