Best Course Authoring · pricing · Updated June 2026
Lectora (ELB Learning) pricing (2026)
Lectora (ELB Learning) starts at $129/mo (Studio Gold Suite), across 3 plans. Best for accessibility-focused eLearning. Every figure links to Lectora (ELB Learning)'s own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $129/mo (Studio Gold Suite)
- Free tier: No · 30-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 Yes · GDPR Yes
- Best for: accessibility-focused eLearning; government and regulated industries; complex branching and interactions
Lectora (ELB Learning) plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Gold Suite | $129 | — | flat | Annual subscription paid upfront, $129/month equivalent ($1,548/year). Includes Lectora Online, Lectora Desktop, MicroBuilder, Asset Library, ReviewLink, and AI Toolkit. US pricing. | products.elblearning.com |
| Studio Essentials | $879 | — | flat | Annual subscription paid upfront, $879/month equivalent (~$10,548/year). Includes Gold Suite plus Rehearsal, The Training Arcade, and CenarioVR VR authoring. | products.elblearning.com |
| Customized Studio | $439 | — | custom | Annual subscription paid upfront, $439/month equivalent (~$5,268/year). Pick-and-choose bundle of ELB apps with AI Toolkit. Lectora requires Gold Suite. | products.elblearning.com |
Last verified 2026-06-15. Re-verified on products.elblearning.com/studio-pricing 2026-06-15: Studio Gold Suite $129/mo, Studio Essentials $879/mo, Customized Studio $439/mo (annual paid upfront). Lectora ships only in bundle (Gold Suite). Compliance from elblearning.com/lectora-faq. Cross-checked against elblearning.com.
Capabilities
Integrations: SCORM 1.1, SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, xAPI, AICC, cmi5, ReviewLink.
Key features: Long-running HTML5 authoring tool with deep SCORM/xAPI/cmi5 support; Accessibility-first: WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 compliant output; Lectora Desktop + Online in one license; CenarioVR for VR simulations (Essentials plan).
Plan limits: Lectora only available in bundle with other ELB apps; US pricing only (international pricing varies); Annual commitment required.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lectora (ELB Learning) cost?
Lectora (ELB Learning) starts at $129/mo (Studio Gold Suite); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-06-15.
What are cheaper alternatives to Lectora (ELB Learning)?
Cheaper course authoring than Lectora (ELB Learning) (entry $129/mo) include Camtasia at $3.25/mo, Synthesia at $29/mo, Adobe Captivate at $33.99/mo. Verified 2026-06-15.
Does Lectora (ELB Learning) support HIPAA?
Lectora (ELB Learning) HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: Yes. GDPR: Yes.
Does Lectora (ELB Learning) have a free plan?
Lectora (ELB Learning) free tier: No; 30-day free trial.
Lectora (ELB Learning) vs alternatives
Cheaper course authoring alternatives
- Articulate 360 from $120.75/mo
- Easygenerator from $116.58/mo
- iSpring Suite from $60/mo
- Adobe Captivate from $33.99/mo
- Synthesia from $29/mo
- Camtasia from $3.25/mo