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Flip vs Articulate 360

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Flip

Software

Empower student voice with video discussions

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Articulate 360 logo

Articulate 360

Software

The complete e-learning authoring solution

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Flip has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Flip the Internet Archive's capture of Flip's homepage on 28 June 2022 stated 'Flip is a free video discussion app', confirming the Microsoft-owned product (rebranded from Flipgrid) carries no subscription fee.; Articulate 360 priced annually per user at $1,749 for Teams and $1,449 for Personal, with no monthly option shown
  • They diverge on capability: Flip covers Video responses, Articulate 360 covers Storyline 360.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Flip and Articulate 360 differ
AttributeFlipArticulate 360
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWindows, Web (Rise)
Founded19752002

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 Flip

  • Video responses
  • Topics
  • Camera effects
  • Stickers
  • Text responses
  • Moderation
  • Mixtapes
  • AR camera

Only in Articulate 360

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

What people use each for

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

Flip

  • Video discussionsnot Articulate 360
  • Student portfoliosnot Articulate 360
  • Book talksnot Articulate 360
  • Language practicenot Articulate 360

Articulate 360

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

Where each one falls short

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

Flip

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Flip's homepage on 28 June 2022 stated 'Flip is a free video discussion app', confirming the Microsoft-owned product (rebranded from Flipgrid) carries no subscription fee.

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Flip

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited groups
    • Unlimited topics
    • Video responses

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Flip if

  • You need video responses.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want topics.
Flip review

Choose Articulate 360 if

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

Questions people ask

Is Flip or Articulate 360 better?
Neither clearly leads. Flip starts at Free and Articulate 360 at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Flip or Articulate 360?
Flip has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Flip and On request for Articulate 360.
Does Flip or Articulate 360 run on more platforms?
Flip runs on Web, IOS, Android. Articulate 360 runs on Windows, Web (Rise).
Can I use Flip for free?
Yes. Flip has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Articulate 360 starts at On request.
What is Flip best used for?
Flip is most often used for video discussions, student portfolios, book talks, language practice. Of those, video discussions and student portfolios are not what Articulate 360 is typically brought in for.
What can Flip do that Articulate 360 cannot?
Flip covers Video responses, Topics, Camera effects, Stickers. Articulate 360 covers Storyline 360, Rise 360, Content Library, Review 360.
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