ActivePresenter vs SmartBuilder

ActivePresenter plans

• Free editionFree
• ActivePresenter Pro EDU$249, paid once
• ActivePresenter Standard$249, paid once
• ActivePresenter Pro$499, paid once

SmartBuilder plans

• SmartBuilder monthly subscription$139 a month

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 SmartBuilder if…

You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.