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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.
7.4k stars7.6k forksGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
8 self-hosted MoodleCloud alternatives
MoodleCloud is the hosted SaaS version of the Moodle LMS for individuals and small organisations. It provides managed hosting, updates and security, course creation and delivery, user management, assignments, quizzes, grading, reporting, basic branding, and integrations (video conferencing, PayPal).
Alternatives to MoodleCloud
Canvas LMS is an open-source learning management system for course delivery, assignments, grading, communication, and integrations for schools and universities.
6.8k stars3k forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
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.
985 stars556 forksGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
#4
ILIAS is a PHP-based open-source learning management system for creating courses, assessments, wikis, forums, calendars and extensible training platforms.
500 stars418 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.
438 stars169 forkslast commit Actively maintained
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Open-source Django LMS for creating courses with YAML/Markdown content, git-backed versioning, sandboxed code questions, automatic grading, calendars and analytics.
433 stars126 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.
162 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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What replacing MoodleCloud 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. 7 of 8 shipped a commit in the last six months. Licences in this list: GPL-3.0, AGPL-3.0. In exchange you take on hosting, backups and updates yourself.
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