A Free SCORM Authoring Tool That Actually Works
Create SCORM packages for free with ScormStack. No credit card, no expiring trial—just a real authoring tool you can use indefinitely.
Most "free" e-learning tools come with strings attached. Trials that expire after 14 days. Feature walls that make the free version useless. Aggressive upsells at every turn.
ScormStack's free tier is different. It's a real authoring tool with real capabilities—not a crippled demo designed to frustrate you into paying.
What free actually means
With ScormStack Free, you get:
- 25 content blocks — Enough to build a complete learning module. Mix text, images, video, quizzes, and interactive elements
- 1 SCORM export per month — Get a real, LMS-ready package
- No credit card required — Sign up and start building immediately
- No expiration — Your account stays active indefinitely
This isn't a trial. It's a permanent free tier designed for individual creators, educators, and anyone who wants to test the waters before committing.
Who the free tier is for
Portfolio builders. You're a new instructional designer building sample courses to show potential employers. You need a tool that produces professional output without upfront cost.
Freelancers testing the market. You want to see if SCORM course creation could become a side gig. Building a few sample courses helps you understand the market before investing in premium tools.
Educators on a budget. Your school or department doesn't have a training budget for expensive authoring software. You still need to create compliant modules for your LMS.
Small businesses. You have one or two training modules to build per quarter. Paying enterprise prices for occasional use doesn't make sense.
The curious. You've heard about SCORM and want to understand what it actually is. Building a course yourself is the best way to learn.
What you can build
ScormStack Free includes access to all core content block types:
- Text blocks — Rich formatted content with headings, lists, and emphasis
- Image blocks — Photos, diagrams, infographics
- Video blocks — Embedded video with captions and markers
- Audio blocks — Podcasts, narration, sound clips
- Assessment blocks — Multiple choice, true/false, and other question types
- Interactive elements — Accordions, tabs, callouts, flash cards
- Navigation — Buttons, separators, flow control
Twenty-five blocks is enough for a solid introductory module or a focused micro-learning experience.
What you won't get (and why)
Transparency matters. Here's what the free tier doesn't include:
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Blocks per course | 25 | Unlimited |
| SCORM exports/month | 1 | Unlimited |
| HTML export | No | Yes |
| Asset bundling | No | Yes |
| AI features | No | Yes |
| ScormStack branding | Required | Optional |
Branding. Free tier exports include a small "Built with ScormStack" badge. It's subtle and doesn't interfere with learning, but it's there. Paid tiers let you remove it.
Export limits. One SCORM export per month keeps costs manageable while still giving you a usable workflow. Most individual creators don't need more than that.
No AI features. AI image generation and caption generation are computationally expensive. They're reserved for Pro tier where usage costs can be offset.
The upgrade path
If you outgrow the free tier, upgrading is straightforward:
Pro — Unlimited everything, plus AI features, unlimited locales, and advanced analytics.
There's no pressure to upgrade. The free tier works indefinitely, and you can move up when your needs justify it.
Why offer a real free tier?
Some tools use "freemium" as a lead generation tactic—give away just enough to frustrate people into paying. That's not our approach.
We believe that the best way to demonstrate ScormStack's value is to let you use it. If you build something useful with the free tier, you'll understand what the tool can do. When you need more, you'll know exactly what you're paying for.
It's also good for the ecosystem. More people creating SCORM content means more adoption of standards-based e-learning. That benefits everyone—including us.
Getting started
- Sign up — No credit card, just an email address
- Create a course — Use the visual editor to add sections and lessons
- Add content — Drop in text, media, and interactive blocks
- Export to SCORM — Download a package ready for your LMS
- Upload and test — Verify it works in Moodle, Open edX, or whatever you use
The whole process can take under an hour for a simple course.
Start building for free
E-learning authoring shouldn't require a budget justification or a sales call. With ScormStack Free, you can create professional SCORM courses right now—no strings attached.
👉 Create your free account and publish your first course today.