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Articulate 360 vs Netflix

Articulate 360 logo

Articulate 360

Education & E-Learning

The complete e-learning authoring solution

From
On request
Rated
-
Netflix logo

Netflix

Entertainment

Watch TV shows and movies anytime, anywhere

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-

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; Netflix the entry plan caps video at 720p and allows one simultaneous stream and one download device
  • They diverge on capability: Articulate 360 covers Storyline 360, Netflix covers Video streaming.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Articulate 360 and Netflix differ
AttributeArticulate 360Netflix
Starting priceOn request$6.99/month
PlatformsWindows, Web (Rise)Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices
CategoryEducation & E-LearningEntertainment
Founded20021997

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Netflix

  • Video streaming
  • Offline downloads
  • Multiple profiles
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Original content
  • Multi-device support
  • Parental controls
  • Auto-play next episode

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

Netflix

  • Streaming films and series on demand across TVs, phones and browsersnot Articulate 360
  • Downloading titles for offline viewing on a limited number of devicesnot Articulate 360
  • Playing Netflix mobile games included with a subscriptionnot 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

Netflix

  • The entry plan caps video at 720p and allows one simultaneous stream and one download device
  • 1080p and two simultaneous streams require the Standard plan
  • 4K Ultra HD, HDR and spatial audio are restricted to the Premium plan, which allows 4 streams and 6 download devices
  • Netflix states an account is for people who live together in a single household, so viewers outside the home need a paid extra member slot
  • Plan prices and availability differ by country and change when Netflix is bought through a partner package or add-on

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

Netflix

$6.99/month
  • Standard with ads$6.99/month
    • All but a few movies and TV shows
    • Unlimited ad-free series and movies
    • Watch on 2 supported devices at a time
  • Standard$15.49/month
    • All Netflix movies and TV shows
    • Watch on 2 supported devices at a time
    • Watch in HD
  • Premium$22.99/month
    • All Netflix movies and TV shows
    • Watch on 4 supported devices at a time
    • Watch in Ultra HD

Which should you pick?

Choose Articulate 360 if

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

Choose Netflix if

  • You need video streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices.
  • You also want offline downloads.

Questions people ask

Is Articulate 360 or Netflix better?
Neither clearly leads. Articulate 360 starts at On request and Netflix at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Articulate 360 or Netflix?
Articulate 360 starts at On request and Netflix at $6.99/month.
Does Articulate 360 or Netflix run on more platforms?
Articulate 360 runs on Windows, Web (Rise). Netflix runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices.
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 Netflix is typically brought in for.
What can Articulate 360 do that Netflix cannot?
Articulate 360 covers Storyline 360, Rise 360, Content Library, Review 360. Netflix covers Video streaming, Offline downloads, Multiple profiles, Personalized recommendations.

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