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H5P

by H5P · Since 2013
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Quick facts
VendorH5P
Year launched2013
StatusActive
LocationSeminarbakken 4, Tromsø, NO
Countries servedGlobal
Languages13
Integrations5+
Free tier
Free trial
Contact salesYES

About H5P

H5P is an interactive content creation software from H5P that enables users to create, share, and reuse HTML5 content. It includes features such as content examples and downloads, support for creating richer HTML5 content in existing publishing platforms, and the ability to share content across any H5P capable site. This makes it easier for educators, developers, and marketers to produce engaging and interactive content without needing deep technical skills. H5P works directly in a web browser and can be integrated into various content management systems. Key capabilities: create interactive content share and reuse content support for multiple content types integration with publishing platforms user account creation Best for: educators and content creators that need to develop interactive learning materials.

H5P is an open, web-first authoring framework that lets educators and instructional designers create, share and reuse rich interactive HTML5 content directly in the browser. At its core H5P provides dozens of community-driven content types — from interactive video and presentations to quizzes, branching scenarios and 360° tours — and ships both as a free open-source distribution and as a managed service (H5P.com) for institutions that want hosting, reporting and LMS integrations. The user interface is deliberately lightweight and author-focused: content creation happens in a single page editor where authors choose a content type, fill fields or upload assets, and instantly preview results. That simplicity lowers the barrier for subject-matter experts (no programming required) while still exposing enough parameters for instructional design decisions. Because H5P content runs in the browser, learner-facing experiences are responsive and consistent across devices, though advanced layout control depends on the host site’s theme. (No heavy authoring tool UI to learn — you mostly add content and configure options.) Functionality is H5P’s strongest selling point.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Create rich HTML5 content easily.
  • +Content can be shared seamlessly.
  • +It is completely free and open source.
  • +H5P content is mobile-friendly.
  • +It has plugins for various platforms.
What users flag
  • Requires a web browser and plugin.
  • SaaS version has a fee.
  • Requires a web site to function.
  • No specific cons were listed in the text.
  • It may require external services.

Features

Key features

Create and Share Rich HTML5 Content
H5P allows users to create interactive web content using only a web browser.
Share Content Seamlessly
The content can be easily shared across any H5P-capable website.
Reuse and Modify Content
Users can modify and reuse existing H5P content at any time.
Mobile Friendly
H5P content is responsive and mobile-friendly, providing a consistent experience across all devices.
Open Source and Free
H5P is a free, open-source technology licensed under the MIT license.
Integrations
H5P has plugins for various platforms like WordPress, Moodle, and Drupal, and also integrates with LMSs like Canvas and Blackboard.

Additional features

Create HTML5 Content
Enables the creation of interactive content such as videos, presentations, games, and advertisements.
Easy to Use
All you need is a web browser and a website with an H5P plugin.
Share and Reuse
Content can be imported, exported, and shared seamlessly across sites.
Open Source and Free
It is a free technology licensed with the MIT license.
Mobile Friendly
Content is responsive and works on computers, smartphones, and tablets.
Integrations
Provides plugins for various publishing systems and LMSs including WordPress, Drupal, Moodle, Canvas, and Blackboard.
Documentation and Tutorials
Offers tutorials and documentation for developers and content designers.
Community Support
Provides a forum for the community to ask and answer questions.
SaaS (Paid Service)
H5P.com offers a paid service that supports LTI integration with various LMSs.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
13
Interface languages
12
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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Billing currencies

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