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Adobe Captivate vs Skillsoft 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
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
4.8
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Publishing Software (2nd)
Skillsoft
Ranking in eLearning
4th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.1
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Training (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the eLearning category, the mindshare of Adobe Captivate is 0.7%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Skillsoft is 4.4%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
eLearning Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Skillsoft4.4%
Adobe Captivate0.7%
Other94.9%
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.
Ujjwal Mishra - PeerSpot reviewer
Clear instructions and effective learning with room for market reach and language expansion
Regarding areas of Skillsoft that I would like to see improved or enhanced in the future, the platform is already very good and nice. If Skillsoft is launching its platform worldwide, they should be language specific. While I can understand English, if someone does not understand it, they should have tutors for their regions as well, so they can develop more certification programs in languages understood by the majority of people. I rate it a seven because they are missing two points: they do not have much market reach, and it should be more convenient in local languages of nations as they are approaching the worldwide area. Similar to how Netflix has multiple channel swapping options, if Skillsoft is training worldwide, they need to have the option for language selection.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Automatic responsive designs allow us to not have to code for any eLearning modules."
"It helped us bring in-house what would have otherwise been extremely costly projects."
"Adobe Captivate is a complex software. You can create many complex learnings with it. T"
"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."
"The platform is user-friendly and very easy to use; we don't need any training or coaching to use the platform, and by nature, it's easy to navigate through it."
"Skillsoft provides an extensive content library, personalized learning path, and blended learning support; additionally, it provides mobile accessibility so users can access it directly from their mobile whenever they have time, and robust analytics is also available, providing good reporting on the analytics side, such as how users are performing and how they are getting grades, which is very helpful for year-end performance assessments of the end user."
"What I find best about Skillsoft is that it's easy to navigate and find program details."
"The amount of courses on offer is great."
"The course has given me tools and key points which help me stay focused during boring tasks, from daily job deadlines, I have to complete work in the given time framework, take small breaks between jobs, and reward and motivate myself with whatever I enjoy most so that I can complete tasks by the deadline."
"When I was introduced to Skillsoft, I gained many skills and obtained my Microsoft Azure certification, which helped me secure a position as a Cloud Engineer at Sutherland."
"The course has given me tools and key points which help me stay focused during boring tasks, from daily job deadlines, I have to complete work in the given time framework, take small breaks between jobs, and reward and motivate myself with whatever I enjoy most so that I can complete tasks by the deadline."
"What I appreciate best about Skillsoft is how the class is structured, including how everything is organized - the courses, videos, and then the test at the end."
 

Cons

"I would love to see a "For Dummies" option. It gets pretty extensive in its level of intricacies and options offered."
"I would love a quick widget which walks novices through the process along with descriptive output options."
"The older or classic version of Adobe Captivate needs much improvement because everything looks very old."
"The voice sounds automated and I would like to have a more natural-sounding voice."
"The only issues I truly have with it are signing issues. This is primarily because it has split sign-in credentials."
"I prefer Coursera more than Skillsoft because Coursera has a specific market approach that is better than Skillsoft."
"LinkedIn seems to have more content in general. It's easier to share the certifications on LinkedIn, which is one of my platforms of work."
"The quality of the courses could be better."
"It is providing numerous content library courses. However, it is not giving us hands-on experience training where we are getting practical related material, instead of theory related material."
"Sometimes the system logs out in the middle of classes without any reason and asks me to log in again."
"I prefer Coursera more than Skillsoft because Coursera has a specific market approach that is better than Skillsoft."
"Skillsoft is already good, but I would appreciate more visual content."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This product is part of the larger Adobe Creative Cloud offering, which costs about $600 USD per year."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise7
 

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...
Why is Skillsoft a good choice for virtual training software?
Hello, Skillsoft is popular as a whole solution because it provides companies of all sizes with the ability to train and maintain a high level of efficiency in the workplace. This is one of the es...
What is the difference between Skillsoft and Percipio?
The difference between Skillsoft and Percipio is that the latter is a product of the first but they both function in a similar sector - to provide companies and users with virtual training and lear...
What areas does Skillsoft offer courses in?
Hello, what's your area of expertise? Because Skillsoft really offers a vast variety of courses, and it may cover what you need. You've got information technology, sales, business, and management....
 

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