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Adobe Captivate vs Pluralsight comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 29, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Adobe Captivate
Ranking in eLearning
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
4.8
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Publishing Software (2nd)
Pluralsight
Ranking in eLearning
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Training (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the eLearning category, the mindshare of Adobe Captivate is 0.7%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Pluralsight is 32.7%, down from 35.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
eLearning
 

Featured Reviews

Vishu Aggarwal - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables you to create many complex E-learnings
The older or classic version of Adobe Captivate needs much improvement because everything looks very old. It needs to improve how it works. Also, new features are missing too. The latest version is very good and unique in terms of work, but the level of complexity you can achieve it limited.
Kaushal Kedia - PeerSpot reviewer
Facilitates professional development with comprehensive assessments and customizable learning materials
Pluralsight has something called Technology Quotient, TQ, which includes very good sessions. What's noteworthy is that, if I am unable to answer any question during an assessment, it shows which part of the video covers the answer. This makes it convenient as I don't have to search through the entire video. Additionally, the assessments are quite good, providing valuable feedback on areas that may require improvement.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Adobe Captivate is a complex software. You can create many complex learnings with it. T"
"It helped us bring in-house what would have otherwise been extremely costly projects."
"The most valuable features are the templates that come with the package, the recording features, as well as the surveys and quizzes that you can create with it."
"Automatic responsive designs allow us to not have to code for any eLearning modules."
"We find the courses with high ratings and popularity to be most valuable. If the content is applicable, we encourage team members to use it. Regarding skill assessment, I haven't used that feature much, but we've done a few trainings with evaluations, which have been helpful for learning."
"The fact that I could pause the training and restart another day was convenient."
"We are happy with the tool's skill assessment. It helps with skill enhancement, competency, and company development."
"The entire curriculum needs to be systematically organized into sections, allowing for a seamless resumption of learning."
"The UI is user-friendly."
 

Cons

"I would love a quick widget which walks novices through the process along with descriptive output options."
"I would love to see a "For Dummies" option. It gets pretty extensive in its level of intricacies and options offered."
"The voice sounds automated and I would like to have a more natural-sounding voice."
"The older or classic version of Adobe Captivate needs much improvement because everything looks very old."
"The website is not up to date."
"I think the assessments in Pluralsight are already good, but it would be helpful if there were explanations for incomplete questions or for which we couldn't provide a proper answer."
"The product needs to become mobile-based. The number of courses is less compared to Udemy and Coursera."
"The course quality was not very good for the information systems auditor and risk manager courses."
"Improving the platform's ability to accommodate user queries would be beneficial for further enhancement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This product is part of the larger Adobe Creative Cloud offering, which costs about $600 USD per year."
"The cost is very high for Indian users."
"The tool's licensing costs are annual. It is optimal, neither expensive nor cheap."
"We pay for the license every month, subscription-wise."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Adobe Captivate?
Adobe Captivate is a complex software. You can create many complex learnings with it. T
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Adobe Captivate?
There is no Captivate subscription in India, whereas US and other markets have. It is cheaper than its competitors.
What needs improvement with Adobe Captivate?
The older or classic version of Adobe Captivate needs much improvement because everything looks very old. It needs to improve how it works. Also, new features are missing too. The latest version is...
Can I prepare for a certificate through Pluralsight only?
As far as I know, yes, Pluralsight offers a big variety of courses that prepare you for different tech certificates. Now a thing you have to keep in mind is that in some plans you'll have to pay ad...
Can I practice my skills with Pluralsight eLearning?
You absolutely can and it's actually a crucial part of their eLearning process. When you sign up for a Pluralsight course, you ensure your place in labs, sandboxes, projects, and interactive course...
Is Pluralsight the best place for tech eLearning?
I've used Pluralsight before, not for cybersecurity, but all the same I can say that they are a pretty good eLearning provider when it comes to technical expertise. Of course, it'll all depend on ...
 

Comparisons

 

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Sample Customers

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