Evolve Authoring
Course authoring software
Talent management software
Training eLearning software
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What is Evolve Authoring
Evolve Authoring is a cloud-based course authoring tool used to create responsive eLearning content for web and mobile delivery. It is typically used by L&D teams, instructional designers, and subject-matter experts to build SCORM/xAPI packages for delivery through an LMS. The product focuses on template-driven, collaborative authoring with review workflows and reusable components to support consistent course design across teams.
Responsive, template-based authoring
Evolve Authoring uses structured templates and components to help teams produce consistent course layouts without building pages from scratch. Output is designed to work across desktop and mobile form factors, which supports learners who access training on different devices. This approach can reduce reliance on custom front-end development compared with more open-ended tools.
Collaboration and review workflow
The platform supports multi-author collaboration, including review and feedback cycles that fit common L&D production processes. Centralized project access helps teams manage updates and reduce version sprawl that can occur with file-based authoring. This is useful for organizations producing many courses with multiple stakeholders.
Standards-based LMS publishing
Evolve Authoring is used to publish eLearning packages for LMS delivery, commonly via SCORM and xAPI/Tin Can workflows. Standards-based export supports interoperability with a range of learning platforms in the broader training software ecosystem. This helps organizations avoid locking content to a single delivery system.
Not a full talent suite
Although it supports eLearning creation, Evolve Authoring is not positioned as a complete talent management system with recruiting, performance, compensation, and succession modules. Organizations typically need separate systems for those HR processes. This can increase integration and administration work when a unified suite is required.
LMS features depend on integrations
Learner management capabilities such as enrollments, certifications, learning paths, and reporting are generally handled by the LMS rather than the authoring tool. Teams may need to validate how tracking, completion rules, and analytics behave in their chosen LMS after publishing. This adds testing effort compared with platforms that combine authoring and delivery in one system.
Template constraints for custom UX
A template-driven approach can limit highly bespoke interactions or unique visual designs without additional customization. Teams with advanced interaction requirements may need workarounds, external development, or complementary tools. This can affect organizations that prioritize highly customized simulations or complex branching experiences.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | Not listed on public product page (pricing displayed via billing portal) | For Individuals. Includes: 1 Admin License; complete Evolve authoring suite; quizzes & assessments; custom logic; ready-made & custom themes; free Reviewer licenses; standard email support. |
| Team | Not listed on public product page (pricing displayed via billing portal) | For Collaborators. Includes: 2 Licenses; everything in Personal plus additional licenses available for purchase; more roles (Admin, Editor, Graphic Designer); bulk user management; access to the Intellum Evolve Hub & Community; "Start your 21-day free trial" callout on product page. |
| Enterprise | Custom — contact sales / quote | For agencies or scaling organizations. Includes: 25+ licenses; dedicated Account Manager; Cloud Sync integration to the Intellum Platform; multiple instances; translation automation; beta access to new features; SSO; API access; priority support (response within 24 hours). |
Seller details
Evolve eLearning
Brighton, United Kingdom
2012
Private
https://www.evolveauthoring.com/
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolve-elearning
