Near-Life

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Ranked in Interactive Video Software ·Free plan· paid from $54.50/mo

About

Near-Life is a browser-based platform for creating interactive video and VR simulations for learning teams. Creators can build branching scenarios where learner choices affect outcomes, then review individual responses and aggregated interaction statistics in feedback reports and an analytics dashboard. Listed AI tools cover scenario design, video creation and image generation for 2D and 360° content. Experiences can be shared by link, embedded on a website or integrated with an LMS. Near-Life supports LTI, SCORM and xAPI, and lists Moodle, Totara, Canvas and Docebo as learning platform integrations. The free plan includes one project, 2D media, 5GB storage and up to 100 plays. Starter costs $54.50 USD per month, and a 14-day trial is available. Downloading a SCORM-compatible zip is limited to Enterprise users and agency or freelance users on an annual CREATOR+ subscription. Listed use cases include healthcare, emergency services, public sector, financial services, education and NGOs.

Who it is for

It suits learning teams building branching video or VR exercises and tracking learner choices. Teams using Moodle, Totara, Canvas or Docebo can consider its listed LMS connections.

What is good

  • Browser-based authoring requires no software download.
  • Branching scenarios change with learner choices.
  • Supports LTI, SCORM and xAPI.
  • Free plan includes up to 100 plays.

What to know first

  • Free plan is limited to one project.
  • Free plan includes 2D media only.
  • SCORM zip downloads have restricted eligibility.

Verdict

Near-Life brings branching simulations, learner feedback and LMS connections into a browser-based authoring workflow. Review project, media and SCORM-download limits against the way your team plans to publish content.

Compared on interactive video software

Free plan
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Paid from
$54.50/monear-life.tech
Branching paths
Yesnear-life.tech
Interactive hotspots
Yesnear-life.tech
Quizzes and assessments
Yesnear-life.tech
Annotations
Yesnear-life.tech
SCORM or xAPI
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Facts

Purpose
Near-Life creates interactive video and VR simulations for learning teams to practise role-play, improve real-world decisions and reduce organisational risk.near-life.tech · 30 Sept 2026
Branching scenarios
Creators can build branching pathways where learner choices change scenario outcomes.near-life.tech · 30 Sept 2026
AI tools
Its features include AI-assisted scenario design, AI video generation and AI image generation for 2D and 360° images.near-life.tech · 30 Sept 2026
Feedback and analytics
The platform provides feedback reports and an analytics dashboard showing individual responses and aggregated interaction statistics.near-life.tech · 30 Sept 2026
Integrations
Near-Life supports LTI, SCORM and xAPI, and lists Moodle, Totara, Canvas and Docebo as learning platform integrations.near-life.tech · 30 Sept 2026
Sharing
Interactive experiences can be shared by link or embedded on a website, and learning content can be integrated with an LMS.near-life.tech · 30 Sept 2026
Browser-based
Near-Life CREATOR is cloud-based and accessed through a browser, with no software download required.near-life.tech · 30 Sept 2026
SCORM package limits
Downloading a SCORM-compatible zip is available to Enterprise users and agency or freelance users on an annual CREATOR+ subscription.near-life.tech · 30 Sept 2026
Use cases
Near-Life describes use in healthcare, emergency services, public sector, financial services, education and NGOs.near-life.tech · 30 Sept 2026
Privacy
The privacy policy says Near-Life has appointed a Data Protection Officer to oversee its privacy and data security policies.near-life.tech · 30 Sept 2026
Support
Teams and Enterprise plans include advanced onboarding and priority support; the pricing comparison lists email support for Creator and Creator VR.near-life.tech · 30 Sept 2026
Company
Near-Life is the trading name of Digital Training Solutions Ltd, and its listed address is in Manchester, UK.near-life.tech · 30 Sept 2026

Company

Headquarters
Manchester, United Kingdomnear-life.tech · 28 Sept 2026
Founded
A company history page states that Near-Life was founded by Mike Todd and Geseth Garcia in 2015.near-life.tech · 30 Sept 2026

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