LodeStar
6.3#25 in interactive lesson makersFrom $149 a yearmacOSWindows
VisitLodeStar vs Nearpod
Nearpod
8.3#1 in google workspace teacher resources softwareFrom $159 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | LodeStar | Nearpod |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | LodeStar is desktop eLearning authoring software for educators and instructional designers to create interactive courses, branching scenarios, case studies, and accessible learning activities. | Nearpod lets educators create active, interactive learning experiences for students. |
LodeStar plans
- Single Educator License - Annual Subscription License$149 a year
- Individual Training Seat$249, paid once
- Single Educator License - Perpetual License$249, paid once
- Single Government/Not-For-Profit License - Perpetual License$549, paid once
- Single Corporate License - Perpetual License$649, paid once
Nearpod plans
- SilverFree
- Gold$159 a year
- Platinum$397 a year
- School & DistrictPriced on request
- School or DistrictPriced on request
Pick LodeStar if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Nearpod if…
Nearpod suits educators who want to build interactive lessons and review student responses. Its individual educator plans and school or district licenses serve classroom teachers as well as institutions.