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Articulate 360 vs Edpuzzle

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Articulate 360

Software

The complete e-learning authoring solution

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Edpuzzle logo

Edpuzzle

Software

Make any video your lesson

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Edpuzzle has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Articulate 360 priced annually per user at $1,749 for Teams and $1,449 for Personal, with no monthly option shown; Edpuzzle free tier limited to 20 videos maximum, with no storage increase from deleting
  • They diverge on capability: Articulate 360 covers Storyline 360, Edpuzzle covers Video embedding.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Articulate 360 and Edpuzzle actually diverge.

Attributes where Articulate 360 and Edpuzzle differ
AttributeArticulate 360Edpuzzle
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Web (Rise)Web, iOS, Android
Founded20022013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Articulate 360

  • Storyline 360
  • Rise 360
  • Content Library
  • Review 360
  • Screen recording
  • Characters
  • Templates
  • SCORM/xAPI

Only in Edpuzzle

  • Video embedding
  • Question overlays
  • Audio notes
  • Voiceover
  • Progress tracking
  • Gradebook
  • LMS integration
  • Mobile app

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Articulate 360

  • Authoring e-learning courses with Storyline and Risenot Edpuzzle
  • Delivering training through the built-in LMSnot Edpuzzle
  • Review and approval cycles with subject matter expertsnot Edpuzzle
  • Exporting SCORM packages to an existing LMSnot Edpuzzle

Edpuzzle

  • Flipped classroomnot Articulate 360
  • Video assignmentsnot Articulate 360
  • Formative assessmentnot Articulate 360
  • Remote learningnot Articulate 360

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Articulate 360

  • Priced annually per user at $1,749 for Teams and $1,449 for Personal, with no monthly option shown
  • The built-in LMS covers up to 300 active learners; larger audiences need the Reach Pro add-on
  • Learner analytics, API integrations and localisation are all paid add-ons
  • Collaboration features, including co-authoring and shared folders, require the Teams plan

Edpuzzle

  • Free tier limited to 20 videos maximum, with no storage increase from deleting
  • Primarily focused on K-12; less comprehensive for higher education video management
  • Advanced features require paid plan, limiting free users to basic interactivity

Pricing, plan by plan

Articulate 360

On request
  • Personal$1399/month
    • Storyline 360
    • Rise 360
    • Content Library
  • Teams$1599/month
    • All Personal
    • Team collaboration
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Volume licensing
    • SSO
    • Custom onboarding

Edpuzzle

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 20 videos maximum
    • Basic interactive features
    • Limited analytics
  • Pro Teacher$12/month
    • Unlimited videos
    • Advanced analytics
    • Priority support
  • Pro Annual$162/year
    • Same as Pro Teacher
    • Annual discount

Which should you pick?

Choose Articulate 360 if

  • You need storyline 360.
  • You work on Windows, Web (Rise).
  • You also want rise 360.
Articulate 360 review

Choose Edpuzzle if

  • You need video embedding.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want question overlays.
Edpuzzle review

Questions people ask

Is Articulate 360 or Edpuzzle better?
Neither clearly leads. Articulate 360 starts at On request and Edpuzzle at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Articulate 360 or Edpuzzle?
Edpuzzle has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Articulate 360 and Free for Edpuzzle.
Does Articulate 360 or Edpuzzle run on more platforms?
Articulate 360 runs on Windows, Web (Rise). Edpuzzle runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Edpuzzle for free?
Yes. Edpuzzle has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Articulate 360 starts at On request.
What is Articulate 360 best used for?
Articulate 360 is most often used for authoring e-learning courses with storyline and rise, delivering training through the built-in lms, review and approval cycles with subject matter experts, exporting scorm packages to an existing lms. Of those, authoring e-learning courses with storyline and rise and delivering training through the built-in lms are not what Edpuzzle is typically brought in for.
What can Articulate 360 do that Edpuzzle cannot?
Articulate 360 covers Storyline 360, Rise 360, Content Library, Review 360. Edpuzzle covers Video embedding, Question overlays, Audio notes, Voiceover.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Edpuzzle: What is the video storage limit on the free Edpuzzle plan?

Free accounts can store up to 20 videos. Deleting videos does not increase the limit. Upgrading to a Pro plan provides unlimited storage.

Source
Edpuzzle: Can I use videos from YouTube in Edpuzzle?

Yes, Edpuzzle lets you take videos from YouTube, Khan Academy, Crash Course, TED-Ed, and National Geographic, then add interactive elements like questions and annotations.

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Edpuzzle: How much does Edpuzzle Pro cost?

Edpuzzle Pro starts at $12 per month for individuals, or $162 per year. Professional license options are available for schools and districts at custom pricing.

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Edpuzzle: Can I embed my own voice narration?

Yes, one of Edpuzzle's key features is the ability to add your own voice narration and explanations to any video, making content more personalized for your class.

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