6 Interactive Online Training Software Tools That Boost Engagement

Training used to happen in a classroom. Today, most teams aren’t even in the same country. That’s a big reason companies keep looking for interactive online training software - platforms that don’t just “show and tell,” but actually get people involved.

Why does this matter? Teams that feel invested in learning stick around.
94% of employees stay longer when their company invests in their development, and 59% say training makes them better at their jobs.

But remote staff also get about 20% less feedback than in-person peers, and real-time connection can disappear fast.

In this world, training can’t just be “click next.” The solution: make learning active. Add quizzes, branching paths, conversations, polls - anything that forces you to think or make a choice. This feedback loop drives engagement, closes the gap for remote teams, and helps you see who’s learning what.

If you’re looking for tools that do this well, here are six platforms to consider - and some thoughts on how to pick the right one.

How to choose interactive online training software

Start with your delivery model. Are you mostly running live, instructor-led training? Or do you need to manage self-paced learning? Here’s the difference:

• An LMS (Learning Management System) is best for self-paced training, tracking results, and managing eLearning libraries. Good examples: TalentLMS, 360Learning.
  
  
• A TMS (Training Management System) is built for blended and instructor-led programs - handling registrations, payments, event management. Example: Arlo.
  
  
• Authoring tools are focused on creating interactive content - think videos, quizzes, scenarios - that you plug into an LMS or share elsewhere. Examples: Colossyan, Genially, Articulate Rise/Storyline.
  
  

If your organization processes 500+ registrations per year, that’s a clear sign you’ll need dedicated registration and ops tools (the simple solutions break down fast).

Must-have capabilities: cloud-based (so your team can create from anywhere), WYSIWYG editors, interactive modules (quizzes, branching, scenarios), SCORM/xAPI support for tracking, instant feedback, translation/localization features, analytics, and integrations with your existing tools (Zoom, Slack, Salesforce, etc).

Speed and scale matter too. Can you build and deploy courses quickly? Can you collaborate as a team (commenting, real-time editing)? Are access controls and compliance (GDPR, ISO, accessibility) up to scratch?

You’ll find the best value by matching your needs to these factors - don’t just pick the shiniest software.

Colossyan - AI video training with real interactivity

I work at Colossyan, and here’s the premise: training shouldn’t just be a voiceover explaining slides. With Colossyan, you can upload a document or PowerPoint, and the platform instantly turns it into a video - scene by scene, using AI avatars you can customize to match your brand or even your own team.

The real value for learning and development teams is getting interactive content at scale, without needing a designer or video editor. You can add quizzes and branching scenarios right in the video - imagine a “choose your own path” onboarding, or compliance training that adapts depending on someone’s answers. The analytics let you see completion rates, quiz scores, and time watched (all exportable for LMS import or audits).

Colossyan is also SCORM-compliant, essential if you need to enforce learning gate checks. For example: some companies use Colossyan to build onboarding modules that must be passed - only then do new users get system access (common in IT/HPC training). If you need to run training globally, instant translation and multilingual avatars mean you can create variants for all major languages without redoing the whole thing.

Key features:

• Doc-to-video/PPT-to-video conversion
  
  
• Custom avatars (even create your own from a video clip)
  
  
• Built-in quizzes, branching
  
  
• Analytics and CSV export
  
  
• Brand Kits for on-brand video production
  
  
• Interactive SCORM export (set pass/fail, support compliance tracking)
  
  
• Instant Translation with multilingual voices/avatars
  
  

If you’re already using an LMS or a TMS, Colossyan fits in easily - just export your videos as SCORM and upload them. Or use Colossyan for quick explainer or prework assets ahead of live sessions managed in Arlo or similar tools.

Articulate 360 - AI-powered course authoring and localization

Articulate 360 offers a full suite of authoring tools, including Rise 360 and Storyline 360. The platform uses AI to turn your static training material (think Word docs) into interactive courses - fast. All the modules are cloud-based (great for team collaboration), and you only need a few clicks to translate content into more than 80 languages for global rollouts.

What stands out: built-in device adaptation (your learning looks good on phone or laptop) and centralized analytics. For big companies, no need for coding or separate tools - the platform covers authoring, distribution, translation, and analytics in one package. Articulate is used by every Fortune 100 company for online training.

Good for: companies needing robust, secure, multi-language training fast.

TalentLMS - fast-track LMS with huge course catalog

If you want to get up and running quickly, especially with self-paced eLearning, TalentLMS is one to look at. AI-assisted setup means you can launch training twice as fast compared to most LMS platforms. There’s a huge content library (over 1,000 ready-made courses), and deployment is simple.

Their customer success metrics are strong (96% CSAT), and the platform is certified under ISO 27001 and GDPR. Teams have reported big outcomes - one US dental group dropped turnover from 40% to 25% after structuring training and career paths in TalentLMS.

Pricing is clear: starts at $89/month for Core, with higher tiers offering more features.

360Learning - collaborative, social, peer-driven learning

360Learning is all about social learning - forums, peer Q&A, gamification, and analytics. If you have subject-matter experts who should co-create content with HR or L&D, it’s a fit. The platform encourages sharing, feedback, and community-driven learning.

Pricing starts at $8/registered user/month with a 30-day free trial.

Genially - no-code interactivity with polls, quizzes, games

Genially is a no-code content platform used by education and enterprise teams who need quick, visually engaging interactive modules (quizzes, polls, live leaderboards) without coding. You can add live elements, real-time quizzes, gamification, and even use AI to create images, translations, or quiz questions.

For SCORM and LTI compatibility, Genially can export interactive modules for use in any LMS. It offers WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility and SOC 2, GDPR, FERPA, COPPA compliance.

Arlo - run blended, instructor-led training at scale

Arlo is designed for companies delivering instructor-led, blended, and paid training programs. It automates registrations, payments, schedules, and integrates with accounting tools. Arlo claims up to 80% admin time saved.

You can mix in-person events, live online sessions, self-paced eLearning, and facilitator/learner communities. It integrates with Zoom, Salesforce, Moodle, Slack, and more.

Pricing starts at $179/month (annual).

Which one is right for you?

• Need to quickly turn SOPs or slides into interactive training videos with quizzes and SCORM tracking? → Colossyan
  
  
• Need a global authoring suite with 80+ languages? → Articulate 360
  
  
• Want an out-of-the-box LMS with a huge content library? → TalentLMS
  
  
• Prefer social learning with peer knowledge sharing? → 360Learning
  
  
• Need quick visual interactive content? → Genially
  
  
• Running blended or paid training programs? → Arlo
  
  

Pricing benchmarks

• TalentLMS: from $89/month
  
  
• 360Learning: $8/user/month
  
  
• MoodleCloud: from $130/year
  
  
• Podia: Free; paid from $39/month
  
  
• Trainual: from $299/month
  
  
• Arlo: from $179/month
  
  
• Others: pricing on request
  
  

Accessibility, security, and compliance

Genially: WCAG 2.2 AA, SOC 2, GDPR, FERPA, COPPA
TalentLMS: ISO, GDPR
Articulate: encryption + disaster recovery
Colossyan: brand governance, SCORM pass/fail tracking, analytics

Scenario playbook

If you need to:

• Track compliance: Colossyan & Genially (SCORM).
  
  
• Train globally: Colossyan (multilingual avatars) & Articulate (80+ languages).
  
  
• Engage remote teams: Colossyan branching videos, or 360Learning peer Q&A.
  
  
• Run blended/paid sessions: Arlo.
  
  

Closing thoughts

Engagement is the core challenge in online training. Interactive online training software closes feedback gaps, improves retention, and boosts performance. The six platforms above cover every use case - choose based on your workflow, not the hype.

Colossyan’s role: fast interactive video creation, avatars, translation, analytics, and SCORM outputs - a scalable way to modernize training.