# Adobe Captivate: how AI models rank it, November 2026

Gane Index, November 2026 Edition. Named in 47 judge labels across 1 category by 14 of 14 models. Page: https://www.gane.ai/index/hr/vendors/adobe-captivate

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Course authoring tools](https://www.gane.ai/index/hr/learning/course-authoring-tools/index.md) | 2% | 8 | 21% | 47 |

## What the models said for it

- "If you need a commercial tool with support and near-zero entry cost: Adobe Captivate at $33.99/mo is the lowest subscription price in the current top lists." (Muse Glimmer 30B, Course authoring tools)
- "pick Storyline/Captivate/dominKnow for instructional designers who need pixel-level control and complex simulations" (Muse Glimmer 30B, Course authoring tools)
- "More technical, better for software simulations and advanced interactions. Steep learning curve. Usually cheaper upfront." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Course authoring tools)
- "Choose Adobe Captivate if: Your primary goal is training users on software applications or building VR training modules." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Course authoring tools)

## And against it

- "Don't start new projects in Classic; existing users should plan migration." (Kimi K2, Course authoring tools)
- "Avoid premium tools like Articulate 360 (~$1,700+/year), Adobe Captivate" (Grok 4.20, Course authoring tools)
- "Powerful tools like Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline offer immense design freedom but have steep learning curves." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Course authoring tools)
- "Some users report frustration with its responsive design capabilities, often resulting in messy layouts." (Mistral Small, Course authoring tools)

## By model

| Model | First choice | Alternative | Mention | Warning | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| GPT-5.4 mini | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Perplexity Sonar | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Grok 4.20 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Mistral Small | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| DeepSeek V4 Flash | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Llama 4 Maverick | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Qwen 3.7 Flash | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Kimi K2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| GLM 4.7 FlashX | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| MiniMax M2.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| GPT-6 Luna | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Muse Glimmer 30B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 |

## Sources returned with these answers

The sites and pages cited by the answers that named Adobe Captivate, from 118 of the 138 answers that named it (only the models that return a source list).

### Domains cited

- easygenerator.com: 74
- elearningindustry.com: 59
- selecthub.com: 46
- smartcat.com: 45
- softwareadvice.com: 43
- ispringsolutions.com: 32
- capterra.com: 31
- guideflow.com: 31
- g2.com: 24
- atomisystems.com: 22

### Pages cited

- https://easygenerator.com/en/guides/elearning-software-authoring-tools: 67
- https://smartcat.com/blog/l-and-d-tools: 45
- https://selecthub.com/c/elearning-authoring-tools: 42
- https://softwareadvice.com/lms/elearning-authoring-comparison: 29
- https://elearningindustry.com/directory/software-categories/elearning-authoring-tools: 22
- https://ispringsolutions.com/blog/elearning-authoring-tools: 22
- https://guideflow.com/blog/elearning-authoring-software: 19
- https://elearningindustry.com/best-elearning-authoring-tools-and-course-creation-software: 18

## In its own words

What Adobe Captivate's own pages state, read 2026-09-28. Stated by the vendor, not checked by the index.


## What it publishes

Every page adobe.com exposes, read 2026-09-29: 24667 addresses. By kind, pages and the last 90 days:

- blog: 13857 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2025-06-01
- case study: 55 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2020-11-01
- webinar or virtual event: 147 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2022-10-01
- conference or event: 481 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2024-01-01
- report or ebook: 1261 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2023-10-01
- comparison: 82 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2022-01-01
- template or tool: 40 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2023-04-01
- glossary or explainer: 52 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2023-02-01
- podcast or video: 217 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2023-07-01
- news or press: 13 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2020-04-01
- Recent: 2025-06-01 blog: Power up your productivity with latest adobe illustrator release https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2025/06/20/power-up-your-productivity-with-latest-adobe-illustrator-release.html
- Recent: 2024-01-01 conference or event: Experience all that summit has to offer https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2024/01/09/experience-all-that-summit-has-to-offer.html
- Recent: 2024-01-01 blog: Adobes creative impact shines bright 2023 emmy awards https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2024/01/04/adobes-creative-impact-shines-bright-2023-emmy-awards.html
- Recent: 2024-01-01 blog: Haileybury paves new career pathways adobe acrobat sign https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2024/01/09/haileybury-paves-new-career-pathways-adobe-acrobat-sign.html
- Recent: 2024-01-01 blog: Ai trends 2024 predictions next wave business innovation https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2024/01/08/ai-trends-2024-predictions-next-wave-business-innovation.html
- Recent: 2024-01-01 blog: Adobe introduces major new audio updates premiere pro ahead 2024 sundance film festival https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2024/01/16/adobe-introduces-major-new-audio-updates-premiere-pro-ahead-2024-sundance-film-festival.html

## Record

- Method: https://www.gane.ai/index/hr/methodology
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as Gane Index, November 2026 Edition, www.gane.ai/index/hr.