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Moodle is an open-source LMS written in PHP that enables institutions and organisations to create, deliver, and assess online courses with extensible plugins and integrations.
7.3k stars7.6k forksGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
9 self-hosted Canvas LMS alternatives
Cloud-based learning management system for K–12, higher education, and enterprises to create and deliver courses, assignments and assessments, manage grading and communication, provide analytics, integrations, and mobile access.
Alternatives to Canvas LMS
Chamilo LMS is an open-source learning management system for delivering online courses, managing users, and tracking learning activities with an accessible, easy-to-use interface.
979 stars557 forksGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
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ILIAS is a PHP-based open-source learning management system for creating courses, assessments, wikis, forums, calendars and extensible training platforms.
495 stars416 forksGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
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Open-source Java LMS for course authoring, assessments and institutional learning management with SCORM/QTI support and REST API.
432 stars167 forkslast commit Actively maintained
#5
Open-source Django LMS for creating courses with YAML/Markdown content, git-backed versioning, sandboxed code questions, automatic grading, calendars and analytics.
432 stars129 forkslast commit Actively maintained
Open eClass is a PHP-based Learning Management System (LMS) for creating and administering online courses, assessments, multimedia content and communication tools for institutions.
161 stars69 forkslast commit Actively maintained
Open edX is a scalable, modular LMS for delivering MOOCs and online programs with video, assessments, discussions, instructor tools, and extensible integrations.
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Open-source assessment software for creating, delivering, and grading quizzes, exams, and surveys, with question banks, interoperability formats, and built-in gradebook analytics.
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Free, open source student information system for managing students, grades, scheduling, attendance, billing, and school administration in one web app.
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What replacing Canvas LMS actually involves
Every option on this page is open source and free to run on your own hardware, so you own the data and there is no subscription to cancel. 6 of 9 shipped a commit in the last six months. Licences in this list: GPL-3.0. In exchange you take on hosting, backups and updates yourself.
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