Lazuli
Lazuli: A block-based course authoring tool with branching, AI features, and LMS exports. Ranked #45 of 55 in Learning Content Authoring Software by our editors (4.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open edX or Canvas teams building branching lessons.
At a glance
- Editor score4.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forOpen edX or Canvas teams building branching lessons
- Free planYes
- Facts checked4 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Build lessons collaboratively from reusable content blocks
- Add branching scenarios, simulations, assessments, and AI conversations
- Export OLX for Open edX and Thin Common Cartridge for Canvas
Where it doesn't
- LMS publishing is limited to paid plans
- Individual starts at $50/month; Team costs $250/month
- Custom plans require contacting the vendor
Our verdict on Lazuli
Lazuli is a cloud-based course-authoring tool for instructional designers, educators, and learning-and-development teams. Its block-based editor supports collaborative lesson creation, with assessments, AI conversations, branching scenarios, and interactive simulations available within courses. Teams that need interactive lessons for Open edX or Canvas are the clearest fit, particularly when xAPI tracking and course analytics are part of their workflow. It is less suited to buyers looking for a broad, general-purpose authoring ecosystem beyond those LMS export paths.
The published plans show a free Starter tier with 500 monthly credits, publishing in Lazuli for up to 50 students, AI-powered lesson widgets, evidence tracking, and 90-day version history. Individual costs $50 per month and adds 1,000 monthly credits, LMS publishing, an advanced AI agent builder, and three-year version history. Team costs $250 per month and includes 5,000 monthly credits with the same listed feature set as Individual. The customized plan offers priority customer service, custom onboarding, training workshops, and bring-your-own-AI API keys; buyers need to contact the vendor for that plan. These monthly tiers make the difference between in-platform publishing and LMS publishing an important consideration.
Lazuli’s export and tracking options shape its platform fit. It exports OLX archives for Open edX and Thin Common Cartridge files for Canvas and compatible LMSs, and supports Common Cartridge 1.2 and 1.3, LTI 1.3, and OLX. Learner interactions can be captured through xAPI, while analytics cover learner progress and content health. These capabilities make it a practical candidate for teams building branching content around supported LMSs. Teams that need a different publishing ecosystem or broader compatibility should compare alternatives before choosing it.
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Lazuli fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Export formats | Thin Common Cartridge (.imscc), OLX (.tar.gz) |
| Responsive output | Not verified |
| Scenario branching | Yes |
| Interactive video | Not verified |
| Screen recording | Not verified |
| Publishing standards | Common Cartridge 1.2, Common Cartridge 1.3, LTI 1.3, OLX |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2 |
| Support | Docs, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Canvas, Open edX |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | lazuli.design |
| Facts checked | 4 Oct 2026 |
Lazuli integrations
Lazuli lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Canvas
- Open edX
Alternatives to Lazuli
- Articulate 360A broad authoring suite that pairs Rise and Storyline with review, publishing, and distribution.9.4
- Adobe CaptivateA desktop authoring tool for building interactive courses and publishing LMS packages.9.2
- H5PA flexible authoring toolkit for interactive lessons, with self-hosted and hosted options.9.0
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