ActivePresenter
8.1#1 in course authoring software$249 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitActivePresenter vs Lectora
What both publish
| Fact | ActivePresenter | Lectora |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Hanoi, Vietnam | American Fork, Utah, United States |
| PowerPoint import | PowerPoint import supports charts, tables, 3D models and click-started animations. | Lectora can import existing PowerPoint training for editing and publishing. |
| Publishing | It exports HTML5, video, images, and Office documents, and supports SCORM and xAPI output for LMS compatibility. | It supports SCORM, xAPI, HTML5, AICC, and cmi5 and can publish directly to platforms including Rockstar Learning Platform, Docebo, and SCORM Cloud. |
| Purpose | ActivePresenter is an eLearning authoring tool for recording screens, editing video, and creating eLearning courses. | Lectora is an authoring tool for creating interactive learning courses. |
ActivePresenter plans
- Free editionFree
- ActivePresenter Pro EDU$249, paid once
- ActivePresenter Standard$249, paid once
- ActivePresenter Pro$499, paid once
Lectora plans
- Studio Gold Suite$1,549 a year
Pick ActivePresenter if…
ActivePresenter suits course creators who need screen recording, interactive content, assessments, or LMS-ready exports. The Pro EDU license is for eligible educational users who receive approval.
Pick Lectora if…
Lectora suits teams and course authors building interactive training, including projects that need collaboration, accessibility features, or adaptive learning paths. It also fits authors who need multiple publishing formats or PowerPoint import.