--- description: Review of ThingLink Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: ThingLink | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Presentation Software](/directory/4193/presentation/software) > [ThingLink](/software/318810/thinglink) # ThingLink Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/318810/thinglink Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/318810/thinglink?page=2) > ThingLink is an interactive media editor that makes it easy to create interactive experiences. From presentations and infographics to virtual tours using 360 videos and gamification. You can embed a variety of third-party content into the editor, as well as adding interactive hotspots to bring more context to complex ideas. ThingLink is used in education, marketing \& communications, corporate training, e-learning, tourism and much more. The content is easy to create and share - once you've created your interactive file, you can embed it to your website, blog post and even share it on Twitter. Besides making media files more interactive and engaging, some of our top benefits are: - Boosts content engagement - Ability to embed all types of content (videos, images, web pages, audio files, PDFs, maps, social media posts, forms); - Share options through sharable links or embedded iframe codes; - Ability to translate content from one language to another with the immersive reader integration; - Intuitive editor that allows you to easily create virtual tours, presentations, infographics and more with little to no experience. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 94 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 94 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: ThingLink ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$25.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Free trial available for an unlimited time, but limited product capabilities. Our plans start at $25/month for a professional individual account. For more information visit our pricing page. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana and 173 more ## Features - 3D Objects - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Animation - Asset Lifecycle Management - Collaboration Tools - Communication Management - Content Library - Content Management - Content Publishing Options - Course Authoring - Course Publishing - Customisable Branding - Data Import/Export - Data Visualisation - Document Management - File Management - Floor Plans & Maps - For Hospitality Industry ## Integrations (3 total) - Canva - Claned - Thinkific ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Presentation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4193/presentation/software) ## Related Categories - [Presentation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4193/presentation/software) - [Content Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4543/cms/software) - [eLearning Authoring Tools](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/1495/elearning-authoring/software) - [Virtual Tour Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4378/virtual-tour/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Classe365](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/36455/classe365) — 4.8/5 (164 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Accessible for all users." — 5.0/5 > **Sean** | *11 August 2021* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Thinglink offers such a dynamic experience for students to engage with, I have been able to choose almost any media and embed the content, which enables me to supply information in a digestible and interesting format that is accessible for all users. > > **Cons**: I was limited on what I could achieve with students due to the capabilities of an E-Learning account. ----- ### "Great Way to Engage Students in Online Classes\!" — 5.0/5 > **Julie** | *11 August 2021* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I am constantly looking for ways to make my online World and American history classes more interactive and engaging. I was introduced to ThingLink through the Instructional Design team at my college. I love that there are many different interactive ways to create engaging content for an online class. I am an intermediate computer/internet user and I found this software easy to use. I have created several images already with embedded video links, hyperlinks, and text. The images I include in each weekly lesson are no longer static but interactive, helping to change the perception of online classes to one in which online classes are seen as exciting, interactive, fun, and meaningful rather than simply text uploaded by a professor from a canned template. > > **Cons**: I did have some challenges at first using this software. Originally, I had a small quota for the number of times my ThinkLink could be viewed, which was limiting because I teach large introductory courses every semester. But, I talked to the Instructional Designers, who were able to get me more seats and views. Initially, I tried to embed the ThingLink (using the embed code) directly into my Learning Management System (LMS). However, my LMS will not take the embed code. So instead, I have to copy and paste the link and embed the content that way. I struggled at first with this method because I was not aware that I needed to check the "Hide ThingLink interface. If checked, media will take a whole viewport of a browser" box. Once I figured this out, I have had no problems embedding ThingLink images in my LMS weekly module pages. > > I recently started to embed what I call "Extra Credit Easter Eggs" in each weekly module. What I do is "hide" an extra credit opportunity somewhere in the week's lesson. For example, at the end of a video or audio recording, there might be instructions like visit History.com and write one paragraph identification on what happened this day in history, or read an article about a recent archeological discovery and write a summary, etc. To add more variety, I started using ThingLink images. I always post an image in the header for each weekly lesson, and so I took a few of those images and created "extra credit" assignments. For example, in a lesson on nationalism, I upload a picture of the 1980 US Olympic hockey team standing on the podium with their gold medals. I link a 5-minute YouTube video of the game highlights. I also embed the "information" (i) icon on the picture. When a student clicks this button, a card pops up, giving them instructions for an extra credit opportunity to write a one-paragraph summary of this game and explain why it is important, especially in terms of nationalism. Using ThingLink this way has allowed me to turn my static images into interactive teaching tools, which make the online course much more engaging and interesting. Using ThingLink has made my online class much more dynamic. ----- ### "Good tool" — 3.0/5 > **Elizabeth** | *15 November 2022* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like because is easy to learn, and work on it. > > **Cons**: I wish it had more free options, but is a great software. ----- ### "Bringing Art to Life" — 5.0/5 > **Melisa** | *11 August 2021* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: There isn't anything I don't like about this software. It's incredibly easy to use, my students enjoy using it, and the final product is both entertaining, and allows me to assess their learning at (almost) a glance. I can see how ThingLink would be useful in ANY industry. It is a user-friendly program that yields a professional looking product. I purchased a licence for a year, but I will certainly be renewing. The price point for individual accounts is reasonable. I do hope, however, that School Boards will consider purchasing licensing for all Educators. > > **Cons**: Initially when uploading pictures, the size was determined by the file that I uploaded. I had to 'shop' for the perfect size to upload, which was confusing for some students (learning about pixellation and file sizes, etc). I believe this part has been adjusted. The last set of assignments seemed to have more consistent sizing. I would prefer that the picture fits to the size of the monitor automatically. I may have overlooked an option to do this. I'm still finding new features\! > > I was blown away by the software and the final product. The more I explored and found more features, the more excited I was about using the program creatively. I ended up using the software for our Culminating Activity (Exam) in my courses. Students had to upload a famous piece of artwork that they chose, and identify all of the Elements and Principles of Design (Grade 9 \& 10 Ontario Curriculum). They also had to research the artist, time period, art movement, etc. They were also encouraged to add appropriate music (either time-specific or mood-specific) and extra links to interesting YouTube videos or resources related to their paintings. The work my students produced using the software, after a few short tutorials, was incredible. I feel the activity was extremely worthwhile. The project had high efficacy, and follows a substantial number of trends and mandates in education, including a love for learning and nurturing autonomy. I particularly enjoyed that students were able to apply all of the core concepts that we covered in class into one solid, easy to assess project. The learning was embedded into the assignment so it was a healthy mix of requirements and fun. They were also excited to present their work and demonstrated personal investment and pride in their work. ----- ### "Easy to use - Some bugs in stats" — 5.0/5 > **Melanie** | *11 August 2021* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: ThingLink is very user friendly. While I primarily use this software to upload and tag videos, my collogues use the picture features and insert them into our FAQs. This provide a helpful alternative to learning for students who are more visually motivated. > > **Cons**: There are a few bugs and corrections I would like to see implemented in the future. For one, the "approximate time on media" statistic does not accurately collect data for newer videos I have uploaded (since May 2021). While I am working with Support, a weekly status report from the company addressing these issues and providing updates would be appreciated, as it keeps us in the loop as to what issues ThingLink is aware of, and what they are working to fix. While the people I have interacted with have been helpful, I would like more transparency within the company and for this reason I have dropped Customer Service to 4/5 stars. Additionally, while adding tags to videos, it is difficult to insert the tag at the exact frame I need as the play head does not "snap" to exact frames (compared to Adobe Premiere Pro, for instance) and instead operates as more of a sliding scale. Not a huge issue, but more of a stylistic ease-of-use feature that I would like to see implemented. > > Overall, I enjoy the software, and have found the support team to be helpful. There are issues that I would like resolved, but will continue to use the software regardless. ----- Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/318810/thinglink?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/318810/thinglink) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data