LodeStar
The facts below are what the maker publishes about LodeStar, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From LodeStar's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Single Educator License - Annual Subscription License | $149 a year | Single educator · free major and minor updates for 1 year · annual renewal required · Per Academic Year |
| Individual Training Seat | $249, paid once | Individual seat for training · Per Event |
| Single Educator License - Perpetual License | $249, paid once | Single educator · free minor updates · no annual renewal · Per Major Release |
| Single Government/Not-For-Profit License - Perpetual License | $549, paid once | Government and not-for-profit · free minor updates · no annual renewal · Per Major Release |
| Single Corporate License - Perpetual License | $649, paid once | Single corporate license · free minor updates · no annual renewal · Per Major Release |
The facts
Each one read from LodeStar's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- ActivityMaker
- ActivityMaker supports responsive presentations with video, case studies, troubleshooting workflows, short answer and multiple choice questions, drag and drop, timelines, and flashcards.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Stillwater, Minnesota, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
What it does
- AI tools
- The maker says LodeStar can turn source documents into structured learning content and generate narration and animated characters with AI.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Assessment limit
- The maker says assessment items are for learner feedback and should not be used in high-stakes assessments such as midterms or finals.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Geolocation
- ARMaker lets instructors create mobile walking tours guided by geolocations and instructor-created content.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes LodeStar as built primarily for educators and says it is used by instructors and trainers in corporations, higher education, K–12, and government agencies.checked 4 Oct 2026
- LMS compatibility
- The maker lists Inspire, D2L Brightspace, Moodle, Blackboard, SCORM Cloud, LCVista, and other SCORM-conformant systems as import destinations.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The authoring-tool privacy notice says LodeStar Learning does not collect or share personal information, while trial requests store contact details and subscribe the requester to its mailing list with an opt-out.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Publishing
- LodeStar publishes learning activities for SCORM- and cmi5-compatible learning management systems.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- LodeStar is desktop eLearning authoring software for educators and instructional designers to create interactive courses, branching scenarios, case studies, and accessible learning activities.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The download page states that LodeStar 12 for Mac is security signed and notarized.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support and training
- The maker offers in-person or Zoom training, post-training videos and resources, and six hours of Zoom coaching for group or individual use.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Templates
- Included templates include ActivityMaker, ARMaker, Detective Challenge, and WebQuestMaker.checked 4 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- A free 14-day trial is offered for Windows and Mac, including Intel-based and Apple Silicon Mac downloads.checked 4 Oct 2026
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