Training Industry is the most trusted source of information on the business of learning. Our Top eLearning Authoring Tools List is based on thorough analysis of the capabilities, experience and expertise of eLearning authoring tool providers.
eLearning authoring tools refer to software and applications that facilitate the development of eLearning with functions that support creating, editing, reviewing, testing and configuring eLearning. Today’s eLearning authoring tools support distributed eLearning that is cost-efficient to produce and incorporate in an organization’s learning strategies and delivery technologies.
We continuously monitor the training marketplace looking for the best providers of eLearning authoring tools that offer a strong and diverse set of features and capabilities. This annual list is designed to help buy-side organizations in their search for the right training partners.
Selection of this year’s Top eLearning Authoring Tools Companies List was based on the following criteria:
- Leadership and innovation of authoring tool.
- Breadth and quality of authoring tool features and capabilities.
- Company size and growth potential.
- Quality and number of clients.
- Awards, recognition and competitive differentiation.
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Due to the diversity of services included in authoring tools, no attempt is made to rank the companies.
Top 20 Companies
Watchlist Companies
Watchlist
Our 2020 eLearning Authoring Tools Watch List is intended to help buyers of training services evaluate eLearning authoring tools providers, representing emerging or unique strengths and capabilities.
Selection of the Watch List is based on the same criteria used for Top 20 companies.
Click on a company’s logo below to find more information about its products and services.
Due to the diversity of services included in authoring tools, no attempt is made to rank the companies.
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Netex Learning
Oleiros Spain
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Netex Learning
Oleiros Spain
Netex is obsessed with great learning experiences, which they have curated in their SaaS content management and authoring platform – contentCloud. It offers a professional digital authoring tool for organizations to take content to another level with collaborative activities, classroom tools, teacher authoring and advanced learning analytics.
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ej4
St. Louis, Missouri
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ej4
St. Louis, Missouri
Since 2004, ej4 has delivered the unexpected in the e-learning industry. Their unique style of microlearning videos combines instructional design with adult learning theories and is delivered via contemporary video design. ej4’s modern learning management system is simple, intuitive and mobile, so employees have the freedom to learn anywhere, anytime.
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Warp VR
Delft Netherlands
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Warp VR
Delft Netherlands
Warp VR is a unique SaaS solution enabling clients to easily create, distribute and analyze interactive, story-based VR training scenarios suited for all situations. Organizations can integrate Warp VR into their current learning management system use this proven method to effectively train their workforce.
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Hurixdigital
Mumbai India
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Hurixdigital
Mumbai India
HurixDigital is a pioneer in delivering digital content solutions for enterprises globally. Hurixdigital enables clients in their digital journey with cloud-based platforms and training solutions. Kitaboo Author is a cloud-based authoring environment used to create native content and publish the output in a reflowable format.
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mysimpleshow
Miami, Florida
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mysimpleshow
Miami, Florida
By the explanation experts™ at simpleshow, mysimpleshow is a do-it-yourself, online video creation tool. With the help of artificial intelligence, users can turn any message into an engaging video in seconds. Simply enter text and sit back while the explainer engine does the rest. Organizations can simplify their content and captivate their audience every day using mysimpleshow.
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ClickLearn
Copenhagen Denmark
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ClickLearn
Copenhagen Denmark
ClickLearn creates user instructions, e-learning and process videos for business software in eight different learning formats. ClickLearn can auto-upgrade all learning materials to newer or changed product versions.
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Learnetic
Gdansk Poland
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Learnetic
Gdansk Poland
There is no other tool designed for the educational market that offers users so many critical features. Learnetic SA believes in an egalitarian education with access to knowledge for everyone. Learnetic’s software allows organizations to create accessible, adaptive and responsive courses with the largest number of easy-to-implement interactivities.
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Coassemble
Newcastle Australia
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Coassemble
Newcastle Australia
Coassemble is an integrated online training platform that combines intuitive, cloud-based authoring with the functionality of a learning management system. With Coassemble, anyone can create engaging e-learning content in minutes and share that content from a single integrated platform.
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Gutenberg Technology
Montreuil France
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Gutenberg Technology
Montreuil France
Gutenberg Technology builds solutions that enable companies to leverage their biggest asset – their intellectual capital. Knowledge is power only if it’s applied, and organizations typically do not fully utilize this asset. Gutenberg Technology’s goal is to help organizations unlock critical content, so they can efficiently deploy it to employees and customers.
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Gnowbe
San Francisco, California
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Gnowbe
San Francisco, California
Over 81% of organizations are switching to mobile microlearning and choosing Gnowbe because of its simplicity in creating a sequential learning journey for users. Gnowbe measures effective behavior change by embedding constant reminders, spaced repetition, active recall and gamification mechanics into the content authoring journey.
