Softwr

Software · head to head

Edpuzzle vs Rosetta Stone

Edpuzzle logo

Edpuzzle

Software

Make any video your lesson

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Rosetta Stone logo

Rosetta Stone

Software

Learn languages through immersion

From
$13.25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Rosetta Stone monthly plan is 19.99 USD/month; annual plan is 159.00 USD/year (13.25 USD/month equivalent)
  • They diverge on capability: Edpuzzle covers Video embedding, Rosetta Stone covers Immersive learning.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Edpuzzle and Rosetta Stone actually diverge.

Attributes where Edpuzzle and Rosetta Stone differ
AttributeEdpuzzleRosetta Stone
Starting priceFree$13.25/month
Free tierYesNo
Founded20131992

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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 Edpuzzle

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

Only in Rosetta Stone

  • Immersive learning
  • Speech recognition
  • TruAccent
  • Live tutoring
  • Phrasebook
  • Stories
  • Audio companion
  • Mobile apps

Both cover

  • 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 Rosetta Stone
  • Video assignmentsnot Rosetta Stone
  • Formative assessmentnot Rosetta Stone
  • Remote learningnot Rosetta Stone

Rosetta Stone

  • Language learning across 25+ languages with immersive methodnot Edpuzzle
  • Speech recognition practice via TruAccent toolnot Edpuzzle
  • Conversational fluency building through Chat Missionsnot Edpuzzle
  • Custom learning materials creation with Sapphire Studionot Edpuzzle
  • Professional and personal development language acquisitionnot 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

Rosetta Stone

  • Monthly plan is 19.99 USD/month; annual plan is 159.00 USD/year (13.25 USD/month equivalent)

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

Rosetta Stone

$13.25/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Rosetta Stone review.

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.
Edpuzzle review

Choose Rosetta Stone if

  • You need immersive learning.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want speech recognition.
Rosetta Stone review

Questions people ask

Is Edpuzzle or Rosetta Stone better?
Neither clearly leads. Edpuzzle starts at Free and Rosetta Stone at $13.25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Edpuzzle or Rosetta Stone?
Edpuzzle has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Edpuzzle and $13.25/month for Rosetta Stone.
Does Edpuzzle or Rosetta Stone run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Edpuzzle for free?
Yes. Edpuzzle has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Rosetta Stone starts at $13.25/month.
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 Rosetta Stone is typically brought in for.
What can Edpuzzle do that Rosetta Stone cannot?
Edpuzzle covers Video embedding, Question overlays, Audio notes, Voiceover. Rosetta Stone covers Immersive learning, Speech recognition, TruAccent, Live tutoring. Both handle 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.

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.

Source
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.

Source
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.

Source
ShareXLinkedInRedditWhatsAppEmail

Related pages

More on Edpuzzle

More on Rosetta Stone

Keep looking

Other head to heads