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Articulate 360 vs Labster

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Articulate 360

Software

The complete e-learning authoring solution

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Labster

Software

Virtual science labs for immersive learning

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On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; Labster customization is limited and labs cannot be easily adapted to specific course learning outcomes
  • They diverge on capability: Articulate 360 covers Storyline 360, Labster covers Virtual simulations.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Articulate 360 and Labster differ
AttributeArticulate 360Labster
PlatformsWindows, Web (Rise)Web
Founded20022011

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Labster

  • Virtual simulations
  • 3D environments
  • Theory pages
  • Quizzes
  • Lab reports
  • Progress tracking
  • Mobile access
  • Multiplayer

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 Labster
  • Delivering training through the built-in LMSnot Labster
  • Review and approval cycles with subject matter expertsnot Labster
  • Exporting SCORM packages to an existing LMSnot Labster

Labster

  • Virtual labsnot Articulate 360
  • Pre-lab preparationnot Articulate 360
  • Supplemental learningnot Articulate 360
  • Remote educationnot 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

Labster

  • Customization is limited and labs cannot be easily adapted to specific course learning outcomes
  • Simulations can lag or freeze depending on operating system and connection speed
  • Cannot fully replace hands-on physical lab experience and data collection
  • Students report preference for tactile physical lab experience over virtual simulations

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

Labster

On request
  • Student Access$49/month
    • Course simulations
    • Mobile access
    • Progress tracking
  • Institution$undefined/month
    • All simulations
    • LMS integration
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom content
    • API access
    • Priority support

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 Labster if

  • You need virtual simulations.
  • You also want 3d environments.
Labster review

Questions people ask

Is Articulate 360 or Labster better?
Neither clearly leads. Articulate 360 starts at On request and Labster at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Articulate 360 or Labster?
Articulate 360 starts at On request and Labster at On request.
Does Articulate 360 or Labster run on more platforms?
Articulate 360 runs on Windows, Web (Rise). Labster runs on Web.
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 Labster is typically brought in for.
What can Articulate 360 do that Labster cannot?
Articulate 360 covers Storyline 360, Rise 360, Content Library, Review 360. Labster covers Virtual simulations, 3D environments, Theory pages, Quizzes.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Labster: What STEM subjects does Labster cover?

Labster provides interactive 3D simulations across biology, chemistry, physics, and other STEM subjects, designed for university, college, and high school students.

Labster: How many students has Labster served?

Labster has served over 6 million students and thousands of institutions globally with its virtual lab simulations.

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