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iSpring Suite and iSpring Suite Max are part of the iSpring product series offered by the American software company iSpring.

By using iSpring Suite, you can easily create high-quality e-learning materials without the need for specialized programming or design knowledge. Since it utilizes the familiar PowerPoint, it is user-friendly even for beginners.

iSpring Suite Max is a high-performance version based on iSpring Suite, enhanced with cloud collaboration and content management features. With iSpring Suite Max, you can store educational materials in the cloud and collaborate with team members in real-time for editing and feedback.

For detailed explanations, please check the following from our past blog.

＞What is iSpring Suite? Features, Pricing, and Benefits of Implementation
＞What are the Features of iSpring Suite? - Introduction to Advantages, Disadvantages, and Use Cases!

iSpring Suite and iSpring Suite Max are utilized by many companies, but when considering their implementation, many may wonder about the differences between the two. Therefore, we have compiled a comparison table that clearly outlines the functional and price differences between iSpring Suite and iSpring Suite Max.

●Functional Aspects

This table compares the main features of iSpring Suite and iSpring Suite Max.

iSpring Suite covers the basic functions for creating e-learning materials in a PowerPoint environment, including adding interactive elements such as videos and quizzes, recording audio and narration, and converting to HTML or MP4.

On the other hand, iSpring Suite Max includes all the features of iSpring Suite, plus additional functionalities that are useful for collaborative editing and management in the cloud. It also allows you to use over 90,000 templates and characters, and you can easily create custom characters using the "Character Builder".

Main features added to iSpring Suite Max

iSpring Cloud
・A cloud service that allows you to share, distribute, and manage created teaching materials and courses online.

Text to speech
・A text-to-speech tool that can generate natural narration from text

Content Library
・Over 90,000 materials are available, including templates and images that can be used in the library
・Custom character creation and editing are also possible

●Pricing

If you sign a contract for 1 license for 1 year, iSpring Suite costs about $770, while iSpring Suite Max costs about $970, resulting in a $200 difference. However, considering the functionality and convenience of iSpring Suite Max introduced above, by adding just $200, you can achieve higher quality educational material creation and flexible team usage.
Overall, it can be said that iSpring Suite Max offers better cost performance.

So far, we have discussed the differences in features and pricing between iSpring Suite and iSpring Suite Max. In this section, we will explain who each is recommended for.

●Recommended Users of iSpring Suite

(1) Limited features of other tools being used/wanted
iSpring Suite has basic educational material creation features, so if you are using a separate material or supplementing some functions, such as a speech synthesis tool, having iSpring Suite may be sufficient. If the desired features are limited, iSpring Suite may offer better cost performance.

(2) Collaborating as a team with limited desired features
Even if collaboration as a team is necessary, if frequent updates to materials are not required and simultaneous editing features in the cloud are not needed, the features of iSpring Suite can be utilized sufficiently.

(3) Narration is often recorded with a human voice
You can create educational materials using iSpring Suite by recording audio with devices like a microphone or by importing pre-recorded narration materials. If you do not use the speech synthesis feature, iSpring Suite should perform adequately.

(4) Additional materials such as illustrations are provided separately
If additional materials such as illustrations are provided separately, the necessity for a material library is not high, so it seems unnecessary to incur additional costs to choose iSpring Suite Max.

●Recommended users for iSpring Suite Max

(1) I want to narrow down the tools I use
iSpring Suite Max has many features necessary for creating educational materials, allowing for a consistent process from creation to sharing and collaboration without relying on other external tools. This eliminates the hassle of switching between or differentiating multiple tools, thereby improving production efficiency.

(2) Multiple Roles Held by Production Staff
iSpring Suite Max is equipped with a wide range of features such as design, text writing, audio recording and editing, and character creation, making it very useful in situations where production staff take on multiple roles.

(3) Want to use text-to-speech functionality
iSpring Suite Max allows you to convert text into natural speech simply by adding text and selecting the language and voice type. This feature can be utilized to efficiently add voice, especially when time and resources for recording narration are limited.

(4) Need for materials such as illustrations
One of the attractions of iSpring Suite Max is the ability to freely use a rich library of illustration materials, including characters and backgrounds. You can immediately utilize a wide variety of graphics without having to prepare separate materials, allowing for the smooth creation of high-quality educational materials.

In this way, iSpring Suite is suitable for individual users and small teams who want to create educational materials efficiently with simple features. On the other hand, iSpring Suite Max allows for collaborative editing in the cloud, making it more suitable for medium to large teams that want to utilize more advanced features among staff. Of course, it is also recommended for those who want to complete production with limited resources.
When choosing between the two, it is important to consider not only their functionalities and prices but also the size of the team and the need for content management.

Both iSpring Suite and iSpring Suite Max are excellent e-learning content creation tools, but the type you should choose depends on your purpose and needs.

If you are unsure about your selection, please feel free to consult Human Science, an iSpring certified reseller. Based on our extensive experience and know-how in selling and proposing iSpring products to numerous customers, our knowledgeable staff will assist you in making the best choice.

In addition to product purchases and implementation support, we also provide a wide range of support services such as creating educational materials after purchase, technical support, and hosting usage seminars, so even those creating e-learning materials for the first time can feel confident in entrusting us with their needs.

You can check the details of our services on the Human Science e-learning site.
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