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Articulate Storyline

Paid

Create interactive courses with drag-and-drop interface, design content with templates, and add multimedia elements.

5.0
Inputs: text, image, audio, videoOutputs: text, image, audio, video, file
Type
Saas
Founded
2002
Company
Articulate Global, Inc.

About Articulate Storyline

Articulate Storyline is an easy-to-use and powerful authoring tool that makes it simple to create interactive, engaging e-learning experiences. With Storyline, you can easily create interactive courses and presentations that look great on any device. Its drag-and-drop interface makes it easy for anyone to create professional-looking content, even if you don’t have any prior design or development experience. Storyline also comes with a library of ready-to-use templates and content, so you can quickly build out your project without starting from scratch. You can add audio, video, animations, quizzes, and other multimedia elements to make your content come alive. With Storyline, you can create compelling and effective courses that deliver results.

Key Features

Create interactive courses with drag-and-drop interface.
Design great-looking content with ready-to-use templates.
Add audio, video, animations, quizzes, and other multimedia elements.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop interface lowers the barrier for non-designers
  • Extensive template and content library speeds up development
  • Supports rich interactivity through triggers, states, and variables
  • Publishes to standard e-learning formats compatible with most LMS platforms
  • Part of the Articulate 360 ecosystem, offering additional tools and cloud services
Cons
  • Desktop-only application; no native web-based authoring (unlike Rise 360)
  • Pricing requires contacting sales; no publicly listed starting price
  • Steep learning curve for advanced features like triggers and variables
  • Free trial likely has time or feature limitations; full version requires subscription
  • Output file sizes can be large, especially with heavy multimedia content

Best For

Create interactive courses with drag-and-drop interface.Design great-looking content with ready-to-use templates.Add audio, video, animations, quizzes, and other multimedia elements.

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FAQ

What is Articulate Storyline used for?
Articulate Storyline is used to create interactive e-learning courses and presentations. It is commonly employed by instructional designers, trainers, and educators to build engaging content for corporate training, education, and compliance.
Does Articulate Storyline require coding skills?
No, Storyline is designed with a drag-and-drop interface that allows users to create interactive courses without coding. However, advanced features like triggers and variables may require some logical thinking but do not require traditional programming.
Can Articulate Storyline courses be viewed on mobile devices?
Yes, Storyline publishes responsive courses that adapt to different screen sizes, including tablets and smartphones. The output is HTML5-based and works in modern mobile browsers.
What file formats does Articulate Storyline publish to?
Storyline can publish to SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, xAPI (Tin Can), AICC, and web formats (HTML5). It also supports publishing for CD or local playback.
Is Articulate Storyline part of a larger suite?
Yes, Storyline is included in the Articulate 360 subscription, which also provides Rise 360 (rapid responsive authoring), Review 360 (feedback and collaboration), and Content Library 360 (templates and assets).
How much does Articulate Storyline cost?
Articulate Storyline is available through a subscription to Articulate 360. Pricing is not publicly listed and requires contacting sales. A free trial is available on the Articulate website.