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Compare SmartBuilder and iSpring Suite 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (45.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,399.00 1 Installations Per Year
$720.00 1 author Per Year
SmartBuilder
Star Rating
(17)5.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,399.00 1 Installations Per Year
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Star Rating
(763)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$720.00 1 author Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that iSpring Suite excels in user satisfaction, receiving a significantly higher overall score compared to SmartBuilder. Users appreciate its ease of use, with one reviewer noting it as the "simplest platform" for creating e-learning content, thanks to its seamless integration with PowerPoint.
- According to verified reviews, iSpring Suite has a robust support system, with users highlighting the timely and thorough assistance they receive. One user mentioned how quickly support responded to their inquiries, which enhances the overall user experience.
- Users say that SmartBuilder offers a powerful development environment, particularly for those with programming skills. Reviewers appreciate its flexibility in allowing custom HTML5 code, making it suitable for advanced projects, although this may come with a steeper learning curve for beginners.
- Reviewers mention that while SmartBuilder has a higher star rating, it has significantly fewer reviews, which raises questions about the reliability of its ratings. In contrast, iSpring Suite's extensive user base provides a more comprehensive view of its performance.
- Users highlight that iSpring Suite's content creation capabilities are impressive, with features that allow for the generation of quizzes and interactive content. This versatility is a key reason many small businesses prefer it, as noted by a user who praised its extensive options for e-learning materials.
- According to recent feedback, SmartBuilder's user help is commendable, but it may not be as responsive as iSpring Suite's support. Users have noted that while SmartBuilder is great for creating engaging lessons, the lack of recent reviews suggests it may not be as actively supported or updated as iSpring Suite.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SmartBuilder
Annual Subscription
$1,399.00
1 Installations Per Year
Install on PC or Mac
All authoring features
Template library
Responsive output
Supports SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, AICC, xAPI, WCAG
Optional free hosting with one-click upload
Free training
Live support
Updates and upgrades are included
- https://portal.smartbuilder.com/web/smartbuilder/forum?p_p_id=58&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&saveLastPath=false&_58_struts_action=%2Flogin%2Fcreate_account
iSpring Suite
iSpring Cloud AI
$720.00
1 author Per Year
- Scrollable Course Builder
- 24/7 Technical Support
- iSpring AI assistant
Free Trial
SmartBuilder
Free Trial is available
iSpring Suite
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.7
15
9.0
635
Ease of Use
8.7
15
9.1
646
Ease of Setup
9.7
6
9.2
438
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.2
346
Quality of Support
10.0
14
9.5
608
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.4
335
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
14
9.3
630
Features by Category
Content Creation
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.7
55
Not enough data
8.7
56
Not enough data
8.5
56
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.3
54
Not enough data
8.3
56
Not enough data
8.3
56
Not enough data
8.0
55
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
6.5
54
Not enough data
7.5
55
Not enough data
8.4
53
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.6
48
Not enough data
6.3
48
Not enough data
6.0
47
Not enough data
6.3
47
Not enough data
5.9
47
Not enough data
6.9
48
Not enough data
6.1
47
Assessment delivery
Not enough data
9.0
115
Not enough data
8.1
108
Not enough data
8.0
103
Grading and reporting
Not enough data
8.8
114
Not enough data
7.6
101
Not enough data
7.4
98
Not enough data
7.8
105
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
8.3
106
Training & eLearning
10.0
10
9.1
478
9.0
8
8.1
348
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
Not enough data
6.5
41
Not enough data
6.6
40
Planning
Not enough data
5.9
82
Publishing
Not enough data
8.3
88
Social Media
Not enough data
6.0
77
Planning
Not enough data
6.1
83
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.6
74
Not enough data
5.7
75
Not enough data
5.6
74
Not enough data
5.4
73
Not enough data
5.0
73
Agentic AI - Content Creation
Not enough data
6.4
25
Not enough data
6.3
26
Not enough data
6.2
26
Not enough data
6.7
26
Not enough data
6.6
25
Not enough data
6.7
26
Not enough data
6.7
26
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
9.0
160
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
162
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Course Delivery
Not enough data
8.3
156
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Course Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
146
Not enough data
8.6
149
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Interface
Not enough data
8.2
142
Not enough data
8.1
142
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.9
298
Not enough data
8.6
153
10.0
10
9.1
478
Not enough data
8.4
190
Not enough data
8.0
145
Not enough data
8.4
253
9.0
8
8.1
348
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
120
Not enough data
7.6
71
Not enough data
7.2
71
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
6.3
18
Not enough data
6.7
18
Platform
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SmartBuilder and iSpring Suite are categorized as Course Authoring
Unique Categories
SmartBuilder has no unique categories
iSpring Suite is categorized as Assessment, Content Creation, Presentation, and Corporate Learning Management Systems
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SmartBuilder
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
iSpring Suite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
E-Learning
31.3%
Higher Education
12.5%
Veterinary
6.3%
Utilities
6.3%
Professional Training & Coaching
6.3%
Other
37.5%
E-Learning
10.3%
Higher Education
8.5%
Education Management
7.3%
Hospital & Health Care
5.2%
Professional Training & Coaching
4.0%
Other
64.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
SmartBuilder has no discussions with answers
Is there Ispring Suite version that runs on Mac OS?
2 Comments
LL
NO --- I put Parallel on my MAC so that I could operate ISpring.Read more
Do you offer a money back guarantee?
2 Comments
Official Response from iSpring Suite
Yes, we have a 30 days money back guarantee for iSpring desktop products. You can request a refund if you purchased the product by mistake, or if you are not...Read more
What is iSpring Suite used for?
2 Comments
AR
iSpring Suite is used to create training modules for businesses or schools. A lot of HR programs use it to train employees on company-specific regulations,...Read more
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