LodeStar

LodeStar is ranked #12 of 30 in interactive lesson makers on The Geeks Club. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $12.42/mo.

LodeStar plans and pricing

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Single Educator License - Annual Subscription License $149/yr Per Academic Year Single educator · free major and minor updates for 1 year · annual renewal required lodestarlearning.com · 4 Oct 2026

Individual Training Seat $249 once Per Event Individual seat for training lodestarlearning.com · 4 Oct 2026

Single Educator License - Perpetual License $249 once Per Major Release Single educator · free minor updates · no annual renewal lodestarlearning.com · 4 Oct 2026

Single Government/Not-For-Profit License - Perpetual License $549 once Per Major Release Government and not-for-profit · free minor updates · no annual renewal lodestarlearning.com · 4 Oct 2026

Single Corporate License - Perpetual License $649 once Per Major Release Single corporate license · free minor updates · no annual renewal lodestarlearning.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on interactive lesson makers

Free plan: No
Multimedia content: Yes
Interactive activities: Yes
Branching paths: Yes
Learner analytics: Yes
SCORM export: Yes
Delivery mode: self_paced

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LodeStar

Purpose: LodeStar is desktop eLearning authoring software for educators and instructional designers to create interactive courses, branching scenarios, case studies, and accessible learning activities.
AI tools: The maker says LodeStar can turn source documents into structured learning content and generate narration and animated characters with AI.
Publishing: LodeStar publishes learning activities for SCORM- and cmi5-compatible learning management systems.
Templates: Included templates include ActivityMaker, ARMaker, Detective Challenge, and WebQuestMaker.
ActivityMaker: ActivityMaker supports responsive presentations with video, case studies, troubleshooting workflows, short answer and multiple choice questions, drag and drop, timelines, and flashcards.
LMS compatibility: The maker lists Inspire, D2L Brightspace, Moodle, Blackboard, SCORM Cloud, LCVista, and other SCORM-conformant systems as import destinations.
Geolocation: ARMaker lets instructors create mobile walking tours guided by geolocations and instructor-created content.
Trial: A free 14-day trial is offered for Windows and Mac, including Intel-based and Apple Silicon Mac downloads.
Security: The download page states that LodeStar 12 for Mac is security signed and notarized.
Privacy: The authoring-tool privacy notice says LodeStar Learning does not collect or share personal information, while trial requests store contact details and subscribe the requester to its mailing list with an opt-out.
Assessment limit: The maker says assessment items are for learner feedback and should not be used in high-stakes assessments such as midterms or finals.
Support and training: The maker offers in-person or Zoom training, post-training videos and resources, and six hours of Zoom coaching for group or individual use.
Intended users: The maker describes LodeStar as built primarily for educators and says it is used by instructors and trainers in corporations, higher education, K–12, and government agencies.
Headquarters: Stillwater, Minnesota, USA
Price from: $12.42/mo

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Best Interactive Lesson Makers in 2026#12 of 30

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Sources

lodestarlearning.com· checked 4 Oct 2026
lodestarlearning.com/download.htm· checked 4 Oct 2026
lodestarlearning.com/privacy.htm· checked 4 Oct 2026
lodestarlearning.com/training.htm· checked 4 Oct 2026
lodestarlearning.com/purchase.htm· checked 4 Oct 2026