iSpring Suite Reviews & Product Details

iSpring Suite has become my tool of choice for creating online courses. While I'm not a corporate training designer (I create online learning for Catholic spiritual development). I love how easy it is to synch my video narration with my slides, and I love the look of the final output. iSpring makes course production fast and easy.

The only thing I dislike so far is that the interactions are fairly limited. For now I'm bringing a lot of external interactions to my courses and using Adobe Captivate to create many of them. It would be nice if iSpring Suite would have more useful and flexible interactions.

My main challenges were to create a personal learning experience with both face-to-camera video and my slides. Before iSpring, I was using greenscreen / chromakey. This was very time intensive and the quality was inconsistent. iSpring gives me the same effect with much less work and more consistent quality.

iSpring runs as an add-in for PowerPoint and offers a great set of features for professional quality eLearning modules at a reasonable price. Anyone who can make a PowerPoint presentation can produce eLearnjng packages with animations, branched navigation, characters, embedded video, and comprehensive quizzes. I've used other eLearning packages that cost far more than iSpring but they are harder to use, take longer to make similar presentations, and iSpring offers almost all of the same features. I recommend iSpring hands down.

There are some products that cost quite a bit more that do offer more interactions than iSpring.

I produce eLearning modules for nursing education. The iSpring package allows me to produce high quality modules in no time at all and without having to learn a complicated program.

As the title says, "It JUST works". We started out using Articulate at the recommendation of our tech consulting company. At first it was good but as more and more users starting using iPads it became a problem since Articulate Scorms would not play on iPads. We also started having browser compatibility issues. Articulate released a new version which was supposed to be iPad compatible. We purchased it only to find (as a previous reviewer said) that it would only work with Tin Can and downloading Articulates app. This was not a solution for us because we needed reporting user completion to our LMS. We used the trial version and immediately became raving fans. Everything just works like it is supposed to. Plays beautifully on all devices and almost every browser. Also like their tech support. Very responsive and customer focused. They really work to resolve issues.

As others have said, there are limited interactions. Perhaps there will be more in Siring 8?

Since we distribute e-learning all over the continent we had no control over what device users use, or what browsers and what settings they have on their computers and devices. iSpring has mostly solved that issue. We get very few tech support requests because of incompatibility. We also needed something that reports clearly back to LMS (Moodle). Does it perfectly. And software that was straightforward to use. We are course designers not software engineers. iSpring filled the bill there. We have found some very creative ways of using it that we could not have done with Articulate. Benefits - HAPPY CUSTOMERS, reasonably quick authoring (saves time). Good looking courses.

Ease of use and quality of training packages. End-user ease of use. Quality of final product. Quiz maker. All these features are nicely integrated for a powerful e-learning tool. Great product.

Nothing at this time. Additions were mentioned in the Features tab.

We are addressing an international team of learners

Ease of use is the top reason I like ISpring Suite. The products interact together nicely and seamlessly. I have used many other authoring software solutions but my go to solution is ISpring.

There is nothing I dislike about the product.

I am solving elearning problems. I am using an LMS and I wanted an easy and simple way to get my content up. ISpring was there for me

Handy and support. I will comeback on this. We still in implementation

I will comeback on this. We still in implementation

LMS for Training...still implementation phase

The ease with which we can leverage the investment we make in the preparation of presentation materials so we can share effectively online. I also like the way iSpring tries to keep their product compliant with current distribution technology such as browsers and markup languages. Its an easy tool to use from with PowerPoint and is extremely sophisticated in the tools it offers for presentation creation.

There's very little to criticize. Its not a tool one would probably use every day and so its unlikely that small user issues would become problematic.

The tool allows us to gain maximum return on investment in the presentations we prepare for our "real world" face-to-face training sessions and allows us to extend them to our online user community too. It also offers those who have been trained to review our presentations easily online and to use them themselves in their own training environments without the need to pass around heavy PowerPoint files or struggle with linked or embedded multimedia. Once the files are published and linked through our website, they can refer to them easily and they are high enough quality for professional presentations of their own. As they are published online, they are also "protected" from editing so we can be sure our messages will appear exactly as we wanted them.

The support from iSpring is phenomenal. Everyone I've dealt with, from pre-sale to technical support has been extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and helpful. Every one of them acts like a concierge at a high-end hotel.

The audio editing capabilities are very limited.

As an online training provider for public works professionals we work with experts in various topic areas to convert live training for delivery online. We needed an affordable tool that we could easily train people to use. iSpring Pro was just what we needed: relatively inexpensive, feature-rich with a gentle learning curve.

hyperlinks, triggers, actions are preserved

problems with some multimedia elements (videos and audio)

interactive PPT-based courses and presentations that can be created very fast and can be accessed through different devices.

-Seam less playback on multiple platforms is probably the best feature -Characters give a lot of natural look to the presentations -Security features are really good. Easy to use but not easy to crack -LMS publishing is a value addition. Never tried but I'm sure it be as good as other features -Ease of use -Fantastic customer support and regular upgrades gives confidence in spending money on this software

Nothing to dislike as such but I would love if they release as mac version.

I use Ispring products for my music website. I started with Ispring pro, upgraded to Presenter and recently upgraded to Ispring suite. I have used the same Ispring project in my website and in android application. The biggest value for money is the consistent and accurate HTML/Flash output, however complex and heavy is your presentation. Now that many people use more and more mobile devices, it is almost expected to have a mobile version of business offering. It is expensive to build and maintain multiple versions and therefore tools like ISpring suite helps not only in maintenance but also in consistence user experience. And final and most important benefit is the customer service. I didn't try their premium support but all the problems I have raised were resolved within a maximum of 2 working days. I'm sure their premium support will be even better.

Easy to use, and support always there if you need it

That you can't change the web object icon/image

Making my course lectures mobile device compatible

We recommend iSpring to many of our SmarterU clients that are looking for an easy way to convert and augment Powerpoint presentations. Their software is well engineered, and performs more reliably than a competing product from a larger company.

We'd love to see some additional quiz question templates, and an offline player than transfer scorm results back to our LMS.

Converting Popwerpoints.

We enjoy the simplicity of the product Usability and User Experience of the product and its ability to produce e-Learning contents supporting current trends like HTML5, TinCan API and other latest standards made this product stand out from the crowd. Also this is one of the cost effective production tools I have used in similar lines so far.

Limitations with the predefined templates and navigation styles. Could have been more with creative options in the template/designs.

We are addressing the scalability issues of our training program which is limited currently, Now, we are creating a blended learning program using this software which address more users with consistent delivery.

1. enhance the effects of powerpoint 2. create interactive materials 3. create e-learning courses scorm 4. Create materials adaptable html5 5. Easy to use, agile development 6. Tests and surveys with multiple question formats 7. create image galleries 8. easy to embed video and external Web sites 9. multiple user controls and restrictions to navigation 10. reports to a server mail or forward progress.

1. Modify Graphics player 2. assigning ratings to page views 3. report details of exam questions

1. Reduction of production time courses 2. design of instructional design patterns 3. responsive courses multidevice

Very intuitive interface. All in one presentation explorer. Maximum support for PowerPoint features. Customizing options for publishing content.

Very few interactions. Lesser quizzing features.

We are using iSpring Suite for various projects specially E-Learning for K-12 segment with the content that was ready in PowerPoint. We got exactly what we wanted and talking about the quality of conversion it is really satisfactory and students using it have also given positive feedback about it.

Professional software environment, fully integrated into our daily Powerpoint routine. With ISpring Suite and online iSPringLearn interactive quizzes are extremely easy to setup and send to students for reviewing their knowledges.

Until now actually nothing. Only thing is, that with iSpring its so easy to construct courses, that later they can be too big files for the online work. But this is because of the internet system, not because of the software:)

Quiz making with many students at the same time. Automatic results tracking, detailed reports exportable in pdf format.

I'm an independent eLearning professional and believe in using the right tool for each project I'm given by my customers. I use PowerPoint add-in tools, tools that run outside of PowerPoint and cloud-based tools as well. iSpring Suite is an essential tool in my quiver of arrows, especially when I need a tool that lets me develop eLearning quickly to meet a tight deadline while still ensuring that the eLearning is well-received and engaging. iSpring works very well for me in these situations and at times when I have more time too. Like all PowerPoint add-in tools, it doesn't have some of the more powerful features of non-PowerPoint tools, but not every eLearning project needs that power, so it makes eminent sense to use a tool that's easier and faster to use. iSpring's Suite of tools simply works and works very well. It is a real pleasure to use iSpring Suite.

I don't and won't expect that iSpring will ever have the power that is usually found in tools that are not installed in PowerPoint and in fact, adding that level of power would cause iSpring to not be as easy to use. While staying in its class of easier and faster tools to use, I would like to see more interactions built into the iSpring Visuals because currently there are very few. It would be nice also to have some more drag-and-drop options outside the ones that are currently included in the quiz, though they should be also easy and not too cumbersome to use.

As I mentioned above, I work on a lot of eLearning projects for my clients and I do believe in using the right tool for the job. When a job has to be turned around quickly but nonetheless exceed client expectations, iSpring Suite is a great fit.

iSpring has been a reliable development tool for us. We have found it to be almost 100% compatible with ALL of PowerPoint's features. It works very quickly in terms of development and generation of courses. When we've had a question or issue, the Support Team at iSpring is extremely helpful and always gets us a response within a day usually. It is feature rich, has good sound encoding, great video playback and excellent support for LMS tracking. Disclaimer: I have worked with iSpring in their show booth as an unpaid volunteer. I enjoy the product and have established friendships with people at iSpring. I would not be in their booth if I did not believe in their product.

I don't care too much for their interaction builder, but I suspect new features are being built into it. For me, that's a minor dislike as I can inset other objects that do the same thing.

WE have helped many people convert existing PowerPoint content, made it interactive and dpployed it for them. Quick turnaround time, solid source and happy customers make is very happy!

iSpring is the best engineered, most reliable eLearning development tool that I use. As a Training Consultant, I use many different eLearning tools, depending on the project and my client's wishes. With some tools that I use, I worry about the published lesson because the things that I build do not always work in the finished product. But iSpring REALLY WORKS. I've thrown many challenges to iSpring over the years (Windows 8, Office 13, various devices, etc) but the always seem to be the same: it works. On the desktop. On my iPad. On a Samsung Galaxy or iPhone. It WORKS.

Because I do a significant amount of eLearning for software tools, it would be a big plus to have an integrated software simulation tool in the iSpring Suite. It would also be nice to have additional audio editing capabilities that allowed developers to at least select and delete clips of audio. It's not critical for me personally because I prefer to use a more robust audio tool (Audacity or Sony Sound Forge, for example), but there are some who like to have all tools in the same package.

There are three big business benefits with iSpring Suite: * Rapid development. When I talk to people who don't know the world of eLearning very well, I tell them to open a PowerPoint file and click iSpring's Publish button. That's it. Congratulations, you're now an eLearning developer. Well, of course, there is much more to it than that - but if you are starting with a slide deck, it's definitely true that you can get an eLearning lesson with a click of a button. * Short Learning Curve: If you know PowerPoint (and most training people do), you are 75% of the way there to learning iSpring. * Enhanced Collaborative Development: You are using a PPT file as a base for your lesson - not a proprietary format. That means that you can hand your file over to an SME, a Graphic Designer, or others on your team to share development duties. That can be extremely helpful in many environments.

iSpring Suite is simple to use and provides various characters and voices, allowing me to to create engaging stories for your online courses. I found it easy to navigate, and the recordings available were helpful. I've even revisited them when needed and I found them easy to implement as well. The Customer Support team is quick to respond and gives clear instructions when assistance is required. I use iSpring several times a year for course creation. Choosing a direction can be challenging because I like to explore all the features. Thankfully, integrating iSpring was smooth, thanks to their support and instructional courses.

The only problem I faced, In the library where we get all the stuff for designing, like characters, icons, backgrounds etc, we can't pick multiple things at once. We have to add them individually. It would be better if we could choose everything we need in one go for efficiency.

I use iSpring to make online courses where people can learn at their own speed. It helps me share information in an interesting way with lots of cool features and interactions. With iSpring, I can make a course in SCORM format and put it on our learning system. It helps me use a familiar program (PowerPoint) to build the content right there which saves me from learning a new tool! Isnt that great!?