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Articulate 360 vs Moodle comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Articulate 360
Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)
11th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Moodle
Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) category, the mindshare of Articulate 360 is 3.0%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Moodle is 14.8%, down from 16.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
 

Featured Reviews

Zaynah Danquah - PeerSpot reviewer
Has interactive tracking features, but it could provide streamlined tutorials for specific outcomes
There could be more tutorials available on the platform for new users. At present, there are a lot of optional features, and it wastes time to learn all of those things. Instead, there could be streamlined tutorials for a specific outcome or to accomplish a specific goal. Additionally, the product's price could be better.
James Phelps - PeerSpot reviewer
Inexpensive and pretty easy to use, but not easily adaptable for an individual
It does have some problems that are hard to work around, but they can be worked around once you figure out how to make it function or how to work with specific components. The ability to input modified, individual, independent grades in a grade center component is not just hard. It almost always requires you to get tech involved. When you're dealing with a learning system where you have people in an open enrollment with all different levels of learning modes or methodologies, and as well as a worldwide student body, you end up with situations where you have to absolutely exempt somebody from a grade or an assignment and enter a new, different kind of assignment because of their skillset or lack thereof. You can't do that in Moodle. It is virtually impossible to do that in Moodle without having a tech do it for you, and when you have to have that level of tech support, it becomes problematic. They need to fix the grade book center. It is the part where you do evaluations. They need to fix it so that the individual professors can make changes directly without having to get a hold of tech support to do it for them.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable features are the speed of development and professionalism of the output that comes from the system. It is also easy to translate to LMS or LXP systems. The storyline tool is also good for more advanced projects. The product has an integrated review valuable tool for getting quick feedback collected in one place while training is being developed."
"It's really nice that Articulate 360 keeps everything up to date and does automatic updates, which I don't have to schedule."
"The platform's most valuable feature is trackability with an interactive element."
"Cost-effective and intuitive."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"It is relatively easy to use to build processes for establishing and conducting work within the templates that are used. It is not that hard to follow along or use, and it is pretty simple to pick it up and run with it."
"One of the most valuable aspects is the ability to input data into the model."
"The most valuable feature of Moodle is the exam question shuffle. Students in the classroom will all have different question list numbers. For example, one student's question one will be another student's question ten."
"It doesn't take long to learn how to use it and to set up basic courses and things like that."
"The best thing about Moodle is that it is open source and has many useful plugins. It is a great solution for an organization that needs modifications and customization."
"The customization features of Moodle significantly enhance the learning experience for our users."
 

Cons

"Articulate 360 is slow to implement future enhancement requests. We would also like to see more flexibility in the layout of the courses."
"Articulate 360 could have a better video editor and make their audio editor a little more robust."
"There could be more tutorials available on the platform for new users."
"The biggest area for improvement is the UI. They should also make the navigation simpler to understand. They've recently introduced a new way of having navigation work in Moodle, but they all look very similar."
"Everything is very text heavy. There are no videos or moving images. For a visual learner, there's not a lot of visual content so Moodle is not suitable for all types of learners."
"Where Moodle could definitely improve is the user interface. You have a lot of themes and you can customize themes, but if you are going to use Moodle off the shelf, even with a hosting company, a lot of training is involved. Training is available, but if your faculty or your development team isn't highly technical, it's going to be a challenge, whereas there are other interfaces that are much easier, but they don't do as much. So, there is a give and take there. If Moodle could find a way to make the user interface for the instructional designers and the learners more intuitive, it probably would be a huge improvement. The manager area and the admin area are fine, but when it comes to the people who are using the system but might not be highly technical, it needs improvement."
"The multi-tenancy system within Moodle could be improved. IOMAD is what makes the multi-tenancy possible but this comes with many issues."
"For a first time user, especially someone who is non-technical, Moodle is difficult for them to understand and they often need assistance."
"Moodle's weakest point is the user interface."
"Moodle is missing a subscription-based system where learners can subscribe to available courses and make the payment for those courses."
"The solution architecture could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Articulate 360 is a little bit expensive, but we get a decent value for money."
"The product is expensive."
"It varies depending on the partner you're going with. It depends on whether they are a certified partner or not. It also varies depending on the demand. Usually, with Moodle and other LMSs, there is concurrent licensing. It's hard to figure out the best way to do it at the company that is selling the LMS. Moodle is usually one of the most cost-effective LMSs you can get."
"Moodle is a free online learning platform, but it also offers a paid version of it."
"Moodle is an open-source solution that is free of cost."
"Moodle offer a 14 day free trial and then requires payment."
"The licensing cost is quite high and it operates on an annual basis."
"This solution offers a free-to-use version which can be deployed only on-premises and is what we are using. Moodle also offer support based and cloud based subscriptions. Organizations can select the appropriate package based on their needs. Moodle offer reasonable pricing for the use of their solution."
"In terms of cost, it is available at no charge."
"It is a one-time registration with the Moodle site. There isn't a yearly or monthly fee."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
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Comms Service Provider
14%
University
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Articulate 360?
It's really nice that Articulate 360 keeps everything up to date and does automatic updates, which I don't have to schedule.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Articulate 360?
Articulate 360 is a little bit expensive, but we get a decent value for money.
What needs improvement with Articulate 360?
Articulate 360 could have a better video editor and make their audio editor a little more robust.
What do you like most about Moodle?
The customization features of Moodle significantly enhance the learning experience for our users.
What needs improvement with Moodle?
The customization of the interface could be improved. Although we can load and change themes, it still always looks like Moodle. We have not found a way to significantly alter its appearance.
What is your primary use case for Moodle?
We use Moodle to manage our students' information, the classes, and the course catalog, which are mainly related to education. It serves as a learning management system for teaching in class.
 

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