Articulate Rise 360
6.5#9 in learning content authoring softwareFrom $1,449 a yearWebWindows
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| Fact | Articulate Rise 360 | Xerte |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | Rise supports WCAG 2.1 Level AA and screen readers including NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. | The project says accessibility was developed with accessibility specialists and people with special needs. |
| Authoring | Rise uses block based authoring to build lessons from text, media, and interactive components. | Authors assemble content using forms and templates, while developers can use JavaScript and CSS to customise functionality and appearance. |
| Integrations | Articulate 360 connects with Google Drive, OneDrive, Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, and Thinkific. | The site describes SCORM, LTI, and xAPI support for integrating with learning technologies; xAPI reporting requires a configured Learning Record Store. |
| Purpose | Rise is browser based software for creating online training that works on every device. | Xerte is a browser-based authoring suite for creating interactive learning materials. |
| Security | Articulate says Articulate 360 meets SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, and ISO 27701 standards. | A May 2026 security notice says public-facing installations should not contain the initial-installation setup folder and identifies updated versions 3.15.5 and 3.14.6. |
Articulate Rise 360 plans
- Articulate 360 AI Personal$1,449 a year
- Articulate 360 AI Teams$1,749 a year
Xerte plans
- XerteFree
- Xerte Online ToolkitsFree
Pick Articulate Rise 360 if…
Rise 360 suits learning and development teams creating workplace training, especially those that need interactive lessons, quizzes, LMS exports, or collaborative editing.
Pick Xerte if…
Xerte suits teachers, tutors, and organisations delivering teaching and learning who need to create interactive materials. It can also suit developers who want to customise content using JavaScript and CSS.