18.0
ActivePresenter is an eLearning authoring tool for recording screens, editing media, and creating courses on macOS and Windows.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Course Authoring Software in 2026
Course authoring software helps you create learning materials and prepare them for delivery. Compare assessment builders, interactive content, and content libraries with responsive output and SCORM export. Author seats and team collaboration can help you consider how creators work together, while free-plan availability and the paid-from price add cost context. ProProfs Training Maker, BranchTrack, and eXeLearning…
28.0
Adapt Learning is a free e-learning authoring tool and framework for creating responsive HTML5 courses that work across devices.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
38.0
H5P is software for creating, sharing, and reusing interactive content, including videos, presentations, games, and quizzes.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPISelf-hosted
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Mindsmith
Mindsmith is an AI-assisted eLearning authoring tool for turning source material into interactive courses.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.0From $39 a month - 5
BranchTrack
BranchTrack is an experiential learning platform for building digital simulations, delivering them to learners, and tracking what learners do.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.9From $83 a month - 6
Xerte
Xerte is a browser-based authoring suite for making interactive learning materials.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWebLinux7.9Free plan - 7
ProProfs Training Maker
ProProfs Training Maker is a cloud LMS and course builder for employee training, compliance, and skill assessment.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.7From $1.99 a month - 8
CenarioVR
CenarioVR is a no-code platform for creating immersive virtual-reality learning experiences.
AndroidiOSWebWindows7.6From $5,268 a year - 9
aNewSpring
aNewSpring is a learning platform for training organisations to create, manage and deliver professional programmes.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.2From €18.60 a year - 10
dominKnow ONE
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.2 - 11
iSpring LMS
iSpring LMS is a platform for employee onboarding, assessment, training, development, and engagement.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.2From $3.97 a month - 12
Pathwright
Pathwright is a platform for building online courses and step-by-step learning paths.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.2From $99 a month - 13
Lumi Education
Lumi Education lets educators create, edit, host, and share interactive H5P learning content, including quizzes, interactive videos, presentations, and games.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSWindows7.0From $100 a year - 14
Easygenerator
Easygenerator is a web-based e-learning platform for employees to create and share courses.
Free planWeb6.8From $116 a month - 15
Evolve Authoring
Evolve Authoring is an e-learning authoring tool for building courses, assessments, and interactive media.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.8From $588 a year - 16
Open eLearning
Open eLearning is free, open-source desktop software for creating courses and educational games.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.6From $39.99 a year - 17
Cforj Course Forge Studio
Cforj Course Forge Studio is an open-source authoring tool for building interactive courses, quizzes, and SCORM packages without coding.
Free planWebExtensionSelf-hosted6.5From $30 a month - 18
eXeLearning
eXeLearning is a free, open-source editor for building interactive educational resources with text, images, videos, and activities.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.5Free plan - 19
Gomo Learning
Gomo Learning is a cloud-based collaborative tool for creating and delivering responsive eLearning courses.
AndroidiOSWeb6.5 - 20
Pathwright
WebAPI6.5From $89 a month - 21
Articulate Rise 360
Articulate Rise 360 is browser-based software for building online training that works across devices.
WebWindows6.4From $1,449 a year - 22
EdBuild AI
EdBuild AI converts source documents into interactive e-learning courses and includes an LMS for delivering them.
WebAPISelf-hosted6.4 - 23
6.4From $1,549 a year - 24
6.2From $2,880 a year - 25
ScormStack
WebAPISelf-hosted6.2