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Overview

What is Adobe Captivate?

Adobe Captivate is an elearning authoring and course design tool (or LCMS). It supports mobile HTML5 content. Captivate’s users are commonly midsized businesses to enterprises. Adobe Captivate includes some prebuilt assets as well as customizable workflows.

Recent Reviews

Amazing Software for Training and Learning!

9 out of 10

December 29, 2022

Incentivized

This is the most amazing software I have used there are lots of features but the thing I like about Adobe Captivate is that it has got …

Fast Implementation & Roll-Out

8 out of 10

November 29, 2022

Incentivized

We use Adobe Captivate as part of the Learning Management System (LMS) for the HR Training team. We are using Adobe Captivate to publish …

Review of Adobe Captivate

7 out of 10

October 24, 2022

Incentivized

Elearning of language learning to foreign military.
ESL

Using video photos and audio and test knowledge

Adobe Captivate Review

4 out of 10

October 12, 2022

Incentivized

Courseware development that solves the training needs of multiple departments in the company.

Captivate - a solid performer in need of a refresh

6 out of 10

October 12, 2022

Incentivized

We use Adobe Captivate to design self paced eLearning for our staff and administrators. These courses are used to supplement our in person …

Great product for knowledgeable user.

7 out of 10

October 12, 2022

Incentivized

My organization uses Adobe Captivate to develop web-based trainings and software simulations for various federal government agencies.

Captivate review

9 out of 10

October 07, 2022

Incentivized

I use Adobe Captivate to build customized eLearning for companies. Sometimes the units are for a wide audience such as for new hire …

Great experience with Adobe Captivate

9 out of 10

October 07, 2022

Incentivized

We use Adobe Captivate to create mandatory training for compliance. Helps to track and connect with data in Powered BI. Will start using …

Awesome elearning

9 out of 10

October 07, 2022

Incentivized

Captivate is powerful and builds great eLearning. It has a bit of a learning curve, but your end products will be well worth it. Our …

Captivate is great at simulations!

8 out of 10

October 07, 2022

Incentivized

We use Captivate specifically for the software simulations. It allows our providers to simulate ordering in the electronic medical record.

Adobe Captivate - A Powerful Multimedia Tool

8 out of 10

October 07, 2022

Incentivized

We use Adobe Captivate to create interactive video presentations. You can easily add video assets, build interactivity, and add assessment …

Captivate is AWESOME!

10 out of 10

October 07, 2022

Incentivized

We use Captivate to create engaging, fun, and interactive training content for employees and franchisees.

Don't you dare purchase Captivate

1 out of 10

October 07, 2022

Incentivized

We use Captivate to develop courses for the FBI. The ONLY reason we use it, is because that's what the FBI picked. The software doesn't …

What Captivates me...

10 out of 10

October 07, 2022

Incentivized

We use the product to create content for our e-learning audience. Our audience can range from 10 - 1500+ people.

Wide range of tools

8 out of 10

October 07, 2022

Incentivized

I use Adobe Captivate to convert instructor-led training decks, into asynchronous learning modules.

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Popular Features

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Course authoring (29)
10.0
100%
Progress tracking & certifications (25)
10.0
100%
Learning content (23)
9.0
90%
Player/Portal (23)
8.0
80%

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Pricing

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Subscription

$33.99

On Premise

per month

Student & Teacher Edition

$399

On Premise

one-time fee

Upgrade

$499

On Premise

one-time fee

Entry-level set up fee?

No setup fee

Offerings

Free Trial
Free/Freemium Version
Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Product Demos

Adobe Captivate - Software Simulations and Video Demos

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Create your first video demo with Adobe Captivate (2017 Release)

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Adobe Captivate Animated Text - brief how to and samples

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Adobe Captivate Tutorial - Pan, Zoom, Picture-in-Picture - Captivate Training in Los Angeles

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HOW TO Record Video Demo with Adobe Captivate

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Demo PowerPoint to Captivate Demo

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Features

Learning Management

Features of LMS and LCMS systems, related to designing, administering, and consuming learning content in an educational, corporate, or on-the-job context.

9.4

Avg 8.5

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Course authoring
(29) Ratings
Users can develop and assemble online learning content.
9
Course catalog or library
(18) Ratings
Learning content is organized into a course catalog or browsable library.
8
Player/Portal
(23) Ratings
Students or employees can engage with content and take courses using this interface, which may be called a player or portal.
9
Learning content
(23) Ratings
The vendor offers high quality pre-made courses or assets. These may be specific to certain industries or technologies.
10
Progress tracking & certifications
(25) Ratings
The system tracks individuals’ progress on courses, scores, transcripts, certificates, etc.
9
Learning reporting & analytics
(18) Ratings
Provides insights into course completion, engagement with learning content, etc.
10
Social learning
(14) Ratings
Includes features for collaboration and knowledge sharing among peers.
9
Gamification
(1) Ratings
Presents course material in a game-like format to increase engagement and enjoyment.

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Product Details

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Tech Details
FAQs

What is Adobe Captivate?

Adobe Captivate is an elearning authoring and course design tool (or LCMS). It allows users to rapidly author responsive, interactive learning eLearning content, as well as mobile HTML-5 learning content. Users can test courses with the preview LMS feature, and track the performance of learners as they complete quizzes and other tasks. Adobe Captivate includes some prebuilt templates and learning assets, but users also have the option to custom code their own complex learning workflows. Adobe Captivate integrates with SCORM-compliant LMS systems, including Adobe Captivate Prime.

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What is Adobe Captivate?

Adobe Captivate Technical Details

Deployment Types	On-premise
Operating Systems	Windows, Mac
Mobile Application	No

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviewers rate Course authoring and Progress tracking & certifications and Social learning highest, with a score of 10.

The most common users of Adobe Captivate are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).

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December 29, 2022

Amazing Software for Training and Learning!

Verified User

Account Manager in Other

Automotive Company, 1001-5000 employees

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (8)

92.5%

9.3

Course authoring: 100%
10.0
Course catalog or library: 90%
9.0
Player/Portal: 80%
8.0
Learning content: 90%
9.0
Progress tracking & certifications: 100%
10.0
Learning reporting & analytics: 90%
9.0
Social learning: 100%
10.0
Gamification: 90%
9.0

March 11, 2021

Great for producing interactive, engaging content

Verified User

Manager in Marketing

Facilities Services Company, 1001-5000 employees

Score 8 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (7)

20%

2.0

Course authoring: 80%
8.0
Course catalog or library: N/A
N/A
Player/Portal: N/A
N/A
Learning content: 60%
6.0
Progress tracking & certifications: N/A
N/A
Learning reporting & analytics: N/A
N/A
Social learning: N/A
N/A

February 19, 2021

Great environment for your learning needs

Verified User

Consultant in Information Technology

E-Learning Company, 1001-5000 employees

Score 10 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (7)

77.14285714285714%

7.7

Course authoring: 70%
7.0
Course catalog or library: 60%
6.0
Player/Portal: 60%
6.0
Learning content: 70%
7.0
Progress tracking & certifications: 100%
10.0
Learning reporting & analytics: 100%
10.0
Social learning: 80%
8.0

November 04, 2020

Captivate - an overpriced, underdeveloped product

Bernard Gale

Director

Select Consultancy Services Ltd (Management Consulting, 1-10 employees)

Score 1 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (7)

31.428571428571427%

3.1

Course authoring: 70%
7.0
Course catalog or library: 10%
1.0
Player/Portal: 20%
2.0
Learning content: 40%
4.0
Progress tracking & certifications: 20%
2.0
Learning reporting & analytics: 50%
5.0
Social learning: 10%
1.0

February 23, 2020

Adobe Captive will build elearning, but takes some time to learn

Verified User

Manager in Customer Service

Financial Services Company, 5001-10,000 employees

Score 8 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (6)

35%

3.5

Course authoring: 80%
8.0
Player/Portal: N/A
N/A
Learning content: 50%
5.0
Progress tracking & certifications: 80%
8.0
Learning reporting & analytics: N/A
N/A
Social learning: N/A
N/A

February 02, 2020

Adobe Captivate E Learning Solution

Nicolas Hanhan

Distance Education Instructional Coordinator

Arizona Western College (Education Management, 201-500 employees)

Score 8 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (7)

90%

9.0

Course authoring: 80%
8.0
Course catalog or library: 70%
7.0
Player/Portal: 100%
10.0
Learning content: 100%
10.0
Progress tracking & certifications: 90%
9.0
Learning reporting & analytics: 90%
9.0
Social learning: 100%
10.0

January 20, 2020

Captivate: So much you can do, if you know what you're doing.

Richard Avenius

Senior Instructional Designer

Kerauno (Computer Software, 51-200 employees)

Score 7 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (7)

67.14285714285714%

6.7

Course authoring: 80%
8.0
Course catalog or library: 70%
7.0
Player/Portal: 70%
7.0
Learning content: 70%
7.0
Progress tracking & certifications: 60%
6.0
Learning reporting & analytics: 60%
6.0
Social learning: 60%
6.0

January 18, 2020

Captivate is not really captivating

John Chavez

Instructional Designer

Molina Healthcare (Hospital & Health Care, 5001-10,000 employees)

Score 5 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (1)

50%

5.0

Course authoring: 50%
5.0

January 16, 2020

Create beautiful modules with Captivate...with a few headaches.

Robert Nunez

Training Manager

Haselden Construction (Construction, 201-500 employees)

Score 7 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (7)

34.285714285714285%

3.4

Course authoring: 90%
9.0
Course catalog or library: N/A
N/A
Player/Portal: 100%
10.0
Learning content: 50%
5.0
Progress tracking & certifications: N/A
N/A
Learning reporting & analytics: N/A
N/A
Social learning: N/A
N/A

December 20, 2019

A cost effective, feature rich E-Learning solution

Verified User

Manager in Other

Banking Company, 51-200 employees

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (6)

30%

3.0

Course authoring: 90%
9.0
Player/Portal: N/A
N/A
Learning content: 90%
9.0
Progress tracking & certifications: N/A
N/A
Learning reporting & analytics: N/A
N/A
Social learning: N/A
N/A

December 20, 2019

Adobe Captivate is GREAT!

Rachel Neill

CEO

Carex Consulting Group (Venture Capital & Private Equity, 11-50 employees)

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (7)

80%

8.0

Course authoring: 80%
8.0
Course catalog or library: 70%
7.0
Player/Portal: 90%
9.0
Learning content: 80%
8.0
Progress tracking & certifications: 80%
8.0
Learning reporting & analytics: 80%
8.0
Social learning: 80%
8.0

December 20, 2019

Honest review of Adobe Captivate

Verified User

Employee in Human Resources

Financial Services Company, 201-500 employees

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (7)

85.71428571428571%

8.6

Course authoring: 100%
10.0
Course catalog or library: 80%
8.0
Player/Portal: 90%
9.0
Learning content: 80%
8.0
Progress tracking & certifications: 90%
9.0
Learning reporting & analytics: 80%
8.0
Social learning: 80%
8.0

December 04, 2019

The Ups and Downs of Adobe Captivate

Michael Whatley

Senior Manager, Instructional Design

Cox Automotive (Automotive, 10,001+ employees)

Score 5 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (4)

77.5%

7.8

Course authoring: 70%
7.0
Player/Portal: 70%
7.0
Progress tracking & certifications: 90%
9.0
Learning reporting & analytics: 80%
8.0

October 28, 2019

Great Assessment Training

Verified User

Manager in Professional Services

Computer Software Company, 201-500 employees

Score 8 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (7)

21.428571428571427%

2.1

Course authoring: 70%
7.0
Course catalog or library: N/A
N/A
Player/Portal: 80%
8.0
Learning content: N/A
N/A
Progress tracking & certifications: N/A
N/A
Learning reporting & analytics: N/A
N/A
Social learning: N/A
N/A

October 25, 2019

Get creative with Adobe Captivate

Verified User

Project Manager in Product Management

Biotechnology Company, 201-500 employees

Score 8 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (7)

60%

6.0

Course authoring: 90%
9.0
Course catalog or library: 90%
9.0
Player/Portal: 60%
6.0
Learning content: 40%
4.0
Progress tracking & certifications: 50%
5.0
Learning reporting & analytics: N/A
N/A
Social learning: 90%
9.0

October 25, 2019

Adobe Captivate: E-learning Powerhouse

Brian Walker

Leadership and Organizational Development Business Analyst

Nu Skin Enterprises (Consumer Goods, 1001-5000 employees)

Score 8 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (7)

57.142857142857146%

5.7

Course authoring: 100%
10.0
Course catalog or library: N/A
N/A
Player/Portal: N/A
N/A
Learning content: 100%
10.0
Progress tracking & certifications: 100%
10.0
Learning reporting & analytics: N/A
N/A
Social learning: 100%
10.0

October 23, 2019

A great training content creation tool that fits into the Adobe family of products

Verified User

Administrator in Information Technology

Law Practice Company, 1001-5000 employees

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (7)

85.71428571428571%

8.6

Course authoring: 90%
9.0
Course catalog or library: 100%
10.0
Player/Portal: 80%
8.0
Learning content: 100%
10.0
Progress tracking & certifications: 60%
6.0
Learning reporting & analytics: 80%
8.0
Social learning: 90%
9.0

August 01, 2019

Adobe Captivate: inexpensive with more features than competitors

Pam Pierce

Founder

Learn About Green LLC (E-Learning, 1-10 employees)

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (7)

42.857142857142854%

4.3

Course authoring: 100%
10.0
Course catalog or library: N/A
N/A
Player/Portal: 100%
10.0
Learning content: N/A
N/A
Progress tracking & certifications: 100%
10.0
Learning reporting & analytics: N/A
N/A
Social learning: N/A
N/A

June 05, 2019

Adobe Captive gets the LMS job done!

Rachael Ossovicki

Sr. Digital Marketing Strategist

Union Home Mortgage Corp. (Real Estate, 1001-5000 employees)

Score 7 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (6)

86.66666666666666%

8.7

Course authoring: 80%
8.0
Course catalog or library: 100%
10.0
Player/Portal: 80%
8.0
Learning content: 90%
9.0
Progress tracking & certifications: 90%
9.0
Learning reporting & analytics: 80%
8.0

March 02, 2019

Very useful for demos but could be more user friendly.

Verified User

Employee in Sales

Government Administration Company, 1001-5000 employees

Score 6 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (7)

18.571428571428573%

1.9

Course authoring: 70%
7.0
Course catalog or library: N/A
N/A
Player/Portal: N/A
N/A
Learning content: N/A
N/A
Progress tracking & certifications: 30%
3.0
Learning reporting & analytics: 30%
3.0
Social learning: N/A
N/A

December 20, 2018

Adobe Captivate - Robust but Complicated

Verified User

Manager in Human Resources

Financial Services Company, 201-500 employees

Score 7 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (6)

68.33333333333333%

6.8

Course authoring: 50%
5.0
Course catalog or library: 80%
8.0
Player/Portal: 70%
7.0
Learning content: 60%
6.0
Progress tracking & certifications: 60%
6.0
Social learning: 90%
9.0

December 20, 2018

Captivate Robust for High Priority/Impact courses

Greggory Wright, Ph.D.

Sr. eLearning Specialist

HealthMarkets, Inc. (Insurance, 1001-5000 employees)

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (7)

67.14285714285714%

6.7

Course authoring: 90%
9.0
Course catalog or library: 70%
7.0
Player/Portal: 70%
7.0
Learning content: 60%
6.0
Progress tracking & certifications: 50%
5.0
Learning reporting & analytics: 70%
7.0
Social learning: 60%
6.0

December 19, 2018

Captivate Can Keep my Attention. Well, Sometimes.

Relton McBurrows

eLearning Technology Systems Analyst

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago (Hospital & Health Care, 1001-5000 employees)

Score 6 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (7)

61.42857142857143%

6.1

Course authoring: 70%
7.0
Course catalog or library: 70%
7.0
Player/Portal: 60%
6.0
Learning content: 70%
7.0
Progress tracking & certifications: 80%
8.0
Learning reporting & analytics: 80%
8.0
Social learning: N/A
N/A

November 28, 2018

Adobe Captivate - the ONLY and BEST authoring tool you can use!

Susan Knolla

Director Talent Management

J.D. Irving, Limited (Paper & Forest Products, 10,001+ employees)

Score 10 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (7)

28.571428571428573%

2.9

Course authoring: 100%
10.0
Course catalog or library: N/A
N/A
Player/Portal: N/A
N/A
Learning content: N/A
N/A
Progress tracking & certifications: 100%
10.0
Learning reporting & analytics: N/A
N/A
Social learning: N/A
N/A

November 28, 2018

Captivate is great at capturing viewers!

Jonathan Sorrenti

Educational Technology Systems Manager

Midlands Technical College (Higher Education, 1001-5000 employees)

Score 10 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Incentivized

Adobe Captivate Feature Ratings

eLearning Content

N/A

Learning Management (7)

100%

10.0

Course authoring: 100%
10.0
Course catalog or library: 100%
10.0
Player/Portal: 100%
10.0
Learning content: 100%
10.0
Progress tracking & certifications: 100%
10.0
Learning reporting & analytics: 100%
10.0
Social learning: 100%
10.0

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$33.99

Student & Teacher Edition

$399

Upgrade

$499

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Adobe Captivate Tutorial - Pan, Zoom, Picture-in-Picture - Captivate Training in Los Angeles

HOW TO Record Video Demo with Adobe Captivate

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