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- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Great app for managing learning management and online course authoring.
Reviewed on 2023-03-03
Overall i think adobe captivate is surely a good option for managing e learning and course...
Overall i think adobe captivate is surely a good option for managing e learning and course authoring very efficiently and effectively.
Pros
The training administration is good. The course publishing is also easy to do so. The content is interactive and offers good amount of personalization tools to add and enhance the course.
Cons
The course management is good but same needs to be done with learning management. More tools need to be made available in the learning management too for even better personalize experience that can enhance the output.

- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Good option for creating very engaging e learning content and managing them.
Reviewed on 2023-03-01
Overall i find adobe captivate is a very good option for managing e learning courses from designing...
Overall i find adobe captivate is a very good option for managing e learning courses from designing them to the very end and all aspects of managing them i feel.
Pros
The templates of captivate are very customizable and and thus become very effective for different categories of courses. Also there is multi language support, this is very useful and required feature too that i personally like its seamless integration with other of adobe platforms like photoshop and illustrator. The tests and assignments are also very easy to conduct and keep a track of.
Cons
I feel there is limited interactivity with other of the e learning systems when compared to some other e learning authoring tools. I also feel like training administration can be made even more efficient.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10
Great for basic eLearning - but not the best
Reviewed on 2019-11-12
It's good. I spent around 2 years using Captivate as my only tool for eLearning development. I now...
It's good. I spent around 2 years using Captivate as my only tool for eLearning development. I now use Articulate Storyline 360 as my main tool, but have dipped back in to Captivate for features such as the screen recording
Pros
Having come into the eLearning world as a Flash developer, it was so easy to use. If you have nay background in Flash, or any basic programming knowledge, it is highly transferable to the way that Adobe have built captivate.
Screen recording feature that captures mouse clicks etc.
Cons
It's just too complicated. Steep learning curve which was difficult for me when trying to train new employees how to use Captivate to develop eLearning. Impossible to train SME's to use for storyboarding etc in a way that has any return on the time that would need to be spent training them (in fairness, they do have the storyboard add on for this function).
In comparison to an alternative such as Articulate Storyline 360 - it is overly complicated.
Responsive content development is a real pain. I understand the methodology here, using a CSS style layout to develop content that can run on any display - but I tripled my hours to make this work on a freelance project which causes the client to walk away. In the real world, using a scalable player is a better solution, which it can do, but given the fact that Adobe promote the "responsive" design so heavily as one of their key features - I personally wouldn't waste my time on it again. I don't believe the world need truly "responsive" eLearning.

- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Exciting Product but not quite as intuitive as you would want
Reviewed on 2019-02-06
Pros
I love all of the features of this software. You really can do a lot with it such as create responsive learning modules, VR modules, and knowledge check videos among other things. Once you master the authoring aspect I really do think you can make amazing learning modules. I like that you can make e-learning modules that really span the entire gauntlet of what online learning can be, from simply uploading powerpoints to be viewed online, to creating incredibly immersive and engaging online modules.
Cons
It's not really as intuitive as Adobe would have you believe. They pitch it as software that you really use "out of the box" as it were, but that is only true if you are trying to do things that are really really simple like a software simulation or an instructional video. However if you are imagining that you can buy this and almost immediately make engaging modules with quizzes and games and quiz videos, I think you will be disappointed especially since the customer support from adobe is also not the best.

- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Using Adobe Captive for delivering interactive E-learning content
Reviewed on 2022-11-18
Pros
Offers a way to use your old powerpoint presentations and convert them into interactive modules and upload it into your LMS of choice. Lots of assets available and other features such as screen capture and 360 simulations
Cons
The price is a big factor, it is a bit expensive. Not much updates since 2019.
Alternatives Considered
Articulate 360- Industry: Insurance Software
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Monthly for Free Trial
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Adobe Captivate not the choice for me
Reviewed on 2023-01-12
I understand this is a great tool but the price, large time investment required to be proficient,...
I understand this is a great tool but the price, large time investment required to be proficient, unintuitive navigation, and high bandwidth it takes up made the product not worth it.
Pros
Even though I didn’t have a great experience with this product, I recognize you can create really awesome courses, elearnings, microlearnings, etc.
Cons
My issues with Adobe Captivate can be boiled down to three things:1. Despite the interface looking familiar, I found it very difficult to navigate and perform basic functions.2. At the time I was using a virtual desktop to work and found this software put a great strain on my computer…so much so that everything moved at a snails pace.3. I acknowledge that, with time and effort, I could have learned to be proficient with Adobe Captivate. But that time investment, for the high the price, wasn’t feasible (especially considering if we chose this software, we’d have to teach others to use it as well).

- Industry: Venture Capital & Private Equity
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Great Adobe product
Reviewed on 2019-01-09
Pros
Easy to use, Adobe is consistent in their buttons and features - so if you know how to use an adobe product, you'll at least be able to navigate this.
Cons
Adobe can also have a learning curve, which can make it difficult for newbies.

- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Monthly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Good tool for managing e learning management system and course authoring.
Reviewed on 2023-03-02
Overall for me adobe captivate has been a reliable tool to manage my e learning courses and...
Overall for me adobe captivate has been a reliable tool to manage my e learning courses and authoring them. The training is also very easy to conduct with adobe captivate.
Pros
The course management is very easy and smooth with adobe captivate. The training administration is very easy to manage with adobe captivate, also the course publishing and interactive learning is very easy to handle.
Cons
I feel that the course authoring can be even more improved, the tests and assessments are easy to conduct but their data analysis need to be made even more efficient. Rest of the tool i found only.

- Industry: Human Resources
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10
Huge learning curve, but lots of functionality
Reviewed on 2019-03-26
It really was not a business option for us since we needed interactive e-learning right away, and...
It really was not a business option for us since we needed interactive e-learning right away, and the learning curve prevented us from being able to use this software. I have not tried Adobe Captivate Prime but I am curious to know if they have fixed this problem with that software!
Pros
This tool does a LOT of things related to learning - it can produce interactivity, animation, skip logic, videos, and SCORM/TinCan integration. You can create a lot of wonderful things in this software and implement it across your organization and track user learning in-depth.
Cons
It is a bear to learn. With Storyline, you can pick it up in minutes and create something that looks good and achieves a goal right away. With Captivate, you need to break out the training videos, start small, and prepare to move slowly through the process of learning this software.

- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
A Reliable Multimedia Tool
Reviewed on 2019-07-31
Pros
I consider Adobe Captivate to be a re liable took to create multimedia and screen recording tutorial video. With little learning I am able to create very empresive videos . I like the ability that I can combine several existing projects together and easily add images and videos.
Cons
The software is a little pricey and not a part of Adobe Cloud collection but if your are in education the price is affordable.
- Industry: Photography
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Monthly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
a good platform for learning modules
Reviewed on 2023-11-20
Pros
ease of access and tracking the progress the learning modules
Cons
nothing in overall i didn't or liked the least
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Monthly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Easy to Make Courses
Reviewed on 2023-11-03
Pros
Super easy to use once you get past the learning curve.
Cons
Some of my employees struggle with the system when first learning it. If you are familiar with Adobe products then it is much easier to work with.
- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Feature-Rich Design and Development
Reviewed on 2019-10-22
I've preferred Captivate to Storyline throughout my career. Most orgs seem to lean toward Storyline...
I've preferred Captivate to Storyline throughout my career. Most orgs seem to lean toward Storyline because the UI is so similar to working in PowerPoint. I definitely prefer the more robust feature set that gets quality, regular updates/enhancements that comes with Captivate.
Pros
The ongoing updates and upgrades continue to make this software easier to use for those new to it, and also expedites building many of the interactions. Really enjoy the Assets feature as well when looking to switch things up a little - really helps with inspiration and new ideas. The online community is also really great with supporting each other and lending new ideas. The different preview options that are built in are fantastic and load so much faster than Storyline.
Cons
There are still a lot of work-arounds needed for some interaction types to meet digital accessibility needs, but that's to be expected with almost any software. When capturing video, you cannot capture device audio.
- Industry: Newspapers
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Ease of Use
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Adobe Captivate is E-Learning Solution
Reviewed on 2022-08-22
I've been using this app for a long time, It works fine with me and I absolutely love it. It helps...
I've been using this app for a long time, It works fine with me and I absolutely love it. It helps me save a lot of time. I am very satisfied with using this software.
Pros
The usefulness and versatility of Adobe Captivate are among the most extensive. You may develop everything with it, from conventional card-based eLearning modules to virtual reality training. That's why it's so outstanding.
And fantastic image quality for lovely e-learning content.
Cons
When features have issues, Adobe takes a while to repair them. By being more deliberate and prompt in fixing these errors, they may improve their product in this area.

- Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Ease of Use
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Adobe Captivate - E-Learning Software
Reviewed on 2019-06-23
We use it to identify certain species of animals for the guests to our facility. They utilize the...
We use it to identify certain species of animals for the guests to our facility. They utilize the program through touch screen displays. I am very please with it's usability straight out of the box. I was able to seamlessly edit and manipulate slides and information.
Pros
I like how intuitive the user interface is. I was able to easily navigate through options and controls. There is a already a large library of assets to implement into projects. I was able to jump right in, make a template and move slides around at whim with minimal difficulty.
Cons
I didn't like that I could not get a subscription for it for more than 12 months. Otherwise, personally, I was impressed with the product. My supervisor tried to use this software and he had trouble with the PhoneGap and GitHub part of the rendering process. So for people less familiar with how mobile applications are created, there may be a steep learning curve.
- Industry: Public Safety
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
PDF READER FOR DUMMIES
Reviewed on 2019-06-27
I use this program on a regular basis in order to sign documents that need to be electronically...
I use this program on a regular basis in order to sign documents that need to be electronically transferred. It saves time and saves paper to where you do not have to go printing stuff off. It can be easy to use for the most part. This program is very simple and usually comes on most PC computers. I use it a lot to read PDF files as well.
Pros
This program is very easy to use and is very common so if you don't even know how to do something on it you can usually Google it and figure it out. You can use it to read over and view stuff as well - the stuff that websites put in for additional documents.
Cons
Sometimes the program will freeze up which can get really annoying and sometimes the fields that you are trying to write your documents on won't work.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10
Creating courses
Reviewed on 2021-02-15
not a great experience but it might be enough for some to just to have a tool for .
not a great experience but it might be enough for some to just to have a tool for .
Pros
we can create course content based on videos, slides, and interactive courses and track user progress, quick and final exam results.
Cons
it requires much more features and advancements and needs to make it much easier for users to achieve what they need.
- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Best tool for simulation and VR modules
Reviewed on 2019-09-20
Captivate is the best for simulation as compared to any other tool in the market. It the only tool...
Captivate is the best for simulation as compared to any other tool in the market. It the only tool which having 360 interactive output and can implement lots of things which will be in another tool in future.
Pros
There is no match for this tool for simulation of any website of the software.
Now it's including a fluid box for responsive design and it works really well on different sized devices.
We used to develop content for pure HTML 5 output and it output file works without any flash support.
Cons
Sometimes it becomes stuck when we try to insert assets from the library even if the RAM is 8GB.
Other than that it is the best tool available in the market place.

- Industry: Sporting Goods
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Ease of Use
- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Great for Online Learning
Reviewed on 2019-04-12
Pros
I love the ability to program logic and quizzes into the projects. I use it for online training at work and it's very responsive and robust.
Cons
Like most Adobe programs, it's a resource hog. It takes it a while to load, and operating on a small screen can make it really laggy. But as long as you're on a large screen and a fast wifi connection, it's wonderful.
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Captivate your Learners with Captivate
Reviewed on 2019-12-03
There is a reason that Adobe Captivate is a leading, if not the leading, software for designing...
There is a reason that Adobe Captivate is a leading, if not the leading, software for designing SCORM compliant software. It's been incredibly easy to use, the outcome is professional looking, and intuitive for both the designer as well as the user. I would recommend this for an educational institution or corporation looking to engage their employees in personal development. This is a great forum to disseminate information, policies, etc.
Pros
I love Captivate! It's so easy to use and the outcome is extremely professional! Not only do they have a plethora of options to vary the presentation and assessment tools to employ different learning modalities for students, but educators and trainers can easily design courses without a ton of experience. The products are also easy for learners (students, corporate employees, really anyone interested in gaining knowledge) to navigate, complete courses, and assess their progress. Captivate is also SCORM compliant which is typically a standard requirement for learning objects within educational institutions.
Cons
The price point can be a little shocking unless you're in education. Educational prices are around $399, normal pricing is 3 times that amount. However, despite the steep price point, all of the features, benefits and support are well worth it!

- Industry: Higher Education Software
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
The Most Practical LMS
Reviewed on 2019-02-17
More overall experience of Adobe Captivate was great considering all that it offered including the...
More overall experience of Adobe Captivate was great considering all that it offered including the price. This is an LMS with a company that is constantly updating to meet a scalable population.
Pros
This LMS is one that you can open up and start using immediately.
Cons
I would've liked the ability of more social collaboration.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Adobe Captivate an Excellent Tool for Training Tutorials
Reviewed on 2022-05-26
We use Adobe Captivate to create training tutorials.
We use Adobe Captivate to create training tutorials.
Pros
I love that Adobe Captivate has a lot of features and can do may functions to make your training course interactive and interesting for the user.
Cons
Captivate is full featured but it is not very user friendly. You have to be a daily/multiple use daily person in order to master some of the more advanced features. You have to have mass interaction with the software. Also Captivate is a system's memory hog. You have to have a lot of RAM to run it smoothly.

- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Monthly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Really good e learning authoring tools for beginners as well as experienced ones.
Reviewed on 2023-02-28
Overall Adobe captivate has been a really good choice for me for creating very effective and...
Overall Adobe captivate has been a really good choice for me for creating very effective and engaging e learning courses and managing them.
Pros
The thing that i liked the most is the wide range of templates available to choose from to create our courses. Also being from the adobe its integration with other adobe services like learning management system via moodle blackboard etc really raises the overall helpfulness of adobe captivate.
Cons
Although it is mostly compatible in most of the devices but sometimes in the older version of desktops it doesnt work efficiently. Also the multimedia experiences in the video content courses can be even more improved i feel.
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10
To be honest, I expected better from Adobe
Reviewed on 2019-03-20
Captivate seems like the "black sheep" in Adobe's lineup. If it had more integrations with Adobe...
Captivate seems like the "black sheep" in Adobe's lineup. If it had more integrations with Adobe CC, it would be a great option, but unfortunately it doesn't get the attention it deserves.
Pros
One endearing quality of Adobe Captivate is their "Live Device Preview" Which allows you to preview your creation on an actual device.
Cons
Coming from Articulate Storyline, it's very difficult to get the same type of interactions and logic in Captivate without some considerable tinkering.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Courses Designing by Captivate
Reviewed on 2020-11-24
Pros
I used this software for creating courses online for my Organizations and I have found very useful specially in COVID19 Situation around the Globe however my most favorite feature of this software to choose the answer types by several options like multi choose, choose one etc
Cons
Its configurations related to issuing certificate is tricky which is not very user friendly and it needs to made simple and easy