Side by side

Near-Life vs TouchPoint Studio

Both stand on interactive video software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Near-Life

Free plan Web

Near-Life combines branching simulations, response analytics and LMS connections in a browser-based authoring platform. Check the plan limits and SCORM-download eligibility against your intended use.

Visit Near-Life

TouchPoint Studio offers video hotspot authoring, with a Resolve plugin and browser extension for supported video sources. However, the Studio page says new accounts are not being accepted and will reopen in 2027.

Visit TouchPoint Studio

The facts

	Near-Life	TouchPoint Studio
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Extension, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	STARTER: $54.50 a month	Pro: $39 a month
Plans published	5	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	near-life.tech	create.touchpoint.video
On interactive video software	#10 of 26	#6 of 26

Near-Life: what it does well

Branching paths let learner choices affect outcomes.
AI tools generate video and 2D or 360° images.
Reports cover individual responses and aggregate interactions.
Supports LTI, SCORM and xAPI.
Free plan includes one project and 100 plays.

What to know first

Free plan is limited to one project.
Free plan includes 5GB storage and 100 plays.
SCORM zip downloads have restricted eligibility.

TouchPoint Studio: what it does well

Accepts videos from multiple listed sources.
Hotspots include text, button, image and invisible mask types.
Free Resolve plugin supports Mac, Windows and Linux.
Free tier allows unlimited design and one public hotspot.

What to know first

No new accounts are being accepted currently.
Studio requires desktop access.
Analytics cost $10 per month per video.
Video Wall has no analytics.

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