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Edpuzzle vs iSpring Learn

Edpuzzle logo

Edpuzzle

Learning Management

Make any video your lesson

From
Free
Rated
-
iSpring Learn logo

iSpring Learn

Learning Management

Fast LMS for corporate training

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Edpuzzle has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Edpuzzle free tier limited to 20 videos maximum, with no storage increase from deleting; iSpring Learn the smallest published plan is 100 users at $8,286 a year, so there is no entry point for a small team
  • They diverge on capability: Edpuzzle covers Video embedding, iSpring Learn covers Course player.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Edpuzzle and iSpring Learn actually diverge.

Attributes where Edpuzzle and iSpring Learn differ
AttributeEdpuzzleiSpring Learn
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20132001

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Learning Management).

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 Edpuzzle

  • Video embedding
  • Question overlays
  • Audio notes
  • Voiceover
  • Progress tracking
  • Gradebook
  • LMS integration
  • Google Classroom

Only in iSpring Learn

  • Course player
  • Quiz builder
  • Learning paths
  • Certifications
  • Analytics
  • PowerPoint import
  • SCORM support
  • iSpring Suite

Both cover

  • Mobile app
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Edpuzzle

  • Flipped classroomnot iSpring Learn
  • Video assignmentsnot iSpring Learn
  • Formative assessmentnot iSpring Learn
  • Remote learningnot iSpring Learn

iSpring Learn

  • Corporate learning management and employee training deliverynot Edpuzzle
  • Authoring courses and tracking completion across a workforcenot Edpuzzle

Where each one falls short

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

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

iSpring Learn

  • The smallest published plan is 100 users at $8,286 a year, so there is no entry point for a small team
  • Per user rates fall steeply with volume, from $6.91 a month at 100 users to $3.97 at 500, so smaller buyers pay nearly twice as much per head
  • Billing is per active user, defined as anyone who logged in at least once in a month, so a single login costs a full seat
  • Plans are sold in fixed user bands rather than by actual headcount

Pricing, plan by plan

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

iSpring Learn

On request
  • Start$2.29/month
    • Courses
    • Quizzes
    • Reports
  • Business$3.14/month
    • All Start
    • API
    • SCORM
  • Custom$undefined/month
    • All Business
    • SSO
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Edpuzzle if

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

Choose iSpring Learn if

  • You need course player.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want quiz builder.

Questions people ask

Is Edpuzzle or iSpring Learn better?
Neither clearly leads. Edpuzzle starts at Free and iSpring Learn at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Edpuzzle or iSpring Learn?
Edpuzzle has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Edpuzzle and On request for iSpring Learn.
Does Edpuzzle or iSpring Learn run on more platforms?
Edpuzzle runs on Web, iOS, Android. iSpring Learn runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Edpuzzle for free?
Yes. Edpuzzle has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. iSpring Learn starts at On request.
What is Edpuzzle best used for?
Edpuzzle is most often used for flipped classroom, video assignments, formative assessment, remote learning. Of those, flipped classroom and video assignments are not what iSpring Learn is typically brought in for.
What can Edpuzzle do that iSpring Learn cannot?
Edpuzzle covers Video embedding, Question overlays, Audio notes, Voiceover. iSpring Learn covers Course player, Quiz builder, Learning paths, Certifications. Both handle Mobile app, Web support, IOS support, Android support.

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.

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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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