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Does Articulate have any plans to make a Mac OS compatible version of Storyline?
Or any other products?
- DonMacfarlaneCommunity Member
Are there any plans to release a Cloud-based SaaS solution of Storyline? This way everyone would be happy and issues around OS would be rendered moot.
I was likewise shocked to find out that Storyline is not available on Mac. During the introduction and download, there is no mention of this. In fact, it allows download of a windows executable as though that is of any use. Furthermore, many of the "dual boot" solutions do not work on MacBook Air but only on Mac Pro given the additional resources needed to run a parallel OS. Moreover, anyone that has worked with IT around graphics knows that the issues multiply when you do dual OS with single graphics hardware.
What gets me the most is that those that produce graphic assets primarily use MAC. In fact, Articulate's own graphics are quite nice and show an appreciation of great design. The segment of users for whom this is attractive are exactly the Mac users.
Hi Don,
Our current cloud-based authoring tool is Rise 360, as a part of the Articulate 360 suite which has a few other tools for use on a Mac:
- Peek 360, our native screen-recording app for Mac, allows you to record brief training videos. Install it from the Mac App Store.
- Collaborate with stakeholders in Review 360, a web app for collecting feedback on your e-learning projects.
- Articulate 360 Training exclusive, online webinars hosted by Tom Kuhlmann and other industry experts to help grow your e-learning skills.
If we make any changes to Storyline 360 to support Mac authoring or a cloud-based solution we'll let folks know here!
- AaronHunt-ba9c2Community Member
I recently started an educational consulting firm and once considered using Articulate 360 as one of the primary tools for e-learning instructional design. However, the optimal platform for our design work is macOS, given its superior capabilities with design and multimedia. Another strength that macOS has for us is its reliability and security from an operational standpoint. While it is essential to take into consideration the needs of your existing clients, the company is limiting themselves in terms of who can take full advantage of the products and services you offer.
It is rare now to come across software companies that will create software for only one platform when there are many (Google OS, Android, iOS, macOS, Linux, etc.). Windows may be what the largest share of your clients use currently, but no business stays in business using the same technology indefinitely. The tech industry is extremely competitive, and it is always evolving. The compatibility of your software needs to keep up with the evolving needs of the marketplace. The lack of willingness to be compatible across operating systems will ultimately keep potential clients away. Why spend hundreds of dollars on add-ons for compatibility when my company can invest in a tool that is closer to universal compatibility? Even if I could afford to, that is not an optimal use of company resources.
Seriously, at least take into consideration the compatibility of ALL your tools (not just Peek 360) to macOS and iOS. So many people use iPhones and iPads, and that would enhance accessibility for your existing clients and open the door to clients who use macOS because of it more conducive to their business model.
- FrancescaPas655Community Member
The company I work for has a Mac-only IT infrastructure. Now that they are transitioning to M1 Chip Macs they won't even allow me to install a Windows partition. I am forced to work with Captivate and every time I open it, I would like to pop my eyes out of my head with a spoon. It's just...terrible.
- KayleenHolt-89cCommunity Member
I think we all need to start spamming Articulate with feature requests asking them to build a native Mac version. I submit one every time I have to wait more than 5 minutes for Parallels and Windows to start up (which is frequently).
https://articulate.com/support/contact/feature-request- LonGoldstein-13Community Member
done! Thanks, good idea!
- AdamWellsCommunity Member
Hi Patricia, thanks for the info, I am truly amazed they haven't ported it to the Mac. It doesn't make sense not to, I would love to talk to those who make these decisions, that they may regret.
Regards Adam
- PatriciaCrowellCommunity Member
I agree totally. Obviously they have to weigh the ROI, but most enterprise software is developed for more than one platform. At some point, this is the beginning of the end if they don't modernize.
- LilianAustin-a5Community Member
I think that the team at Articulate are deaf to these requests. At the
moment I use their product on an old PC and do all my other elearning work
on a Mac. I do so because two clients want Storyline output but it's a pain
fitting it in to my work processes. However if my clients change their mind
I will definitely be giving up my very expensive Articulate 360 licence.
Such a shame when nearly every other product I use has both Mac and PC
options.Lilian
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- TaylorGoldsb294Community Member
Articulate needs to provide a clear answer if they will ever do this. Not some generic CS reply. This has a tremendous impact on our workflow and ability to collectively create content.
Just create a PowerPoint plug in!
Help us use your software efficiently.
- JustinStaff
Hi, Taylor.
Ashley's initial response is still accurate. There isn't a native Mac version of Storyline on our roadmap.
Please let us know if we can help you use Rise or if you need a hand configuring Storyline to run on your Mac!
- AmandaDeardorffCommunity Member
Another vote here for a native Mac app. Our Instructional Design Team all use Storyline on Parallels. I have been an articulate user since 2010 and I much prefer the products over others. However, all of our other development products are on Mac, Storyline is the only reason we even have Parallels installed. We have recently started having issues with our Parallels installs in general, not specifically Articulate products, which has hindered our use of Storyline. It would be much less problematic for us to have Storyline natively. I would also not be opposed to having Presenter add-in for PPT 2016 for Mac, since we are here talking about Mac apps.
- AdamWellsCommunity Member
It is obvious that there are issues with running Parallels. There is no way my company will support this kind of solution.
Sorry Articulate I will be testing Adobe Capture 2019 very soon, if you have a change of heart please post it here.
Regards Adam
- AlliTostiCommunity Member
I completely agree with everyone stating how much a Mac version of storyline is. I find it hard to believe it's not even in your roadmap at all... like not even in 2030!? Do you have plans to create a web based platform that fully integrates the capabilities of Articulate 360 not just Rise? Rise does not work for our final product.
- BabetteNovakCommunity Member
I dislike buying tools that require me to purchase other tools just to make them run. Having to run Parallels, as well as update Windows and buy Microsoft Office (because for whatever reason Storyline won't point to my Mac version of Office for outputting a Word doc for review), is ludicrous. Why do I do it? Because at the moment I haven't found another tool I or my clients like as well for its features.
I'm confident there is a tool out there that will rise to overcome Articulate by offering a superior eLearning dev product for Mac AND Windows users. When it does, Articulate will learn just how many Mac owners comprised their 'vast majority of users'.
- AdamWellsCommunity Member
I agree with these comments, we are now trialling Adobe Captivate.
Please listen to your customers.
Kindest regards
Adam WellsSent from Yahoo Mail on Android