Best Self-hosted Learning Platforms (LMS) tools in 2026
14 self-hosted open source alternatives in this category
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Moodle
Open-source learning management system for creating online courses
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 integrat...
Canvas LMS
Open-source learning management system for teaching and learning
Canvas LMS is an open-source learning management system for course delivery, assignments, grading, communication, and integrations for schools and universities.
Lute
Web-based language-learning tool for learning through reading
Python/Flask reading-based language learning app that turns texts into interactive lessons, with term management, plugins, audio and Anki export.
Chamilo LMS
Open-source learning management system focused on usability
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 i...
ILIAS
Open-source web-based learning management system (LMS)
ILIAS is a PHP-based open-source learning management system for creating courses, assessments, wikis, forums, calendars and extensible training platforms.
RELATE
Django-based web courseware for authoring and grading programming coursework
Open-source Django LMS for creating courses with YAML/Markdown content, git-backed versioning, sandboxed code questions, automatic grading, calendars and analytics.
OpenOlat
Modular Java-based learning management system (LMS)
Open-source Java LMS for course authoring, assessments and institutional learning management with SCORM/QTI support and REST API.
Quizmaster
Host interactive web quizzes with separate player and master interfaces
Scala-based web application for running live quizzes. Questions are configured via YAML; includes player answer page, quiz display, and master controls with multimedia su...
INGInious
Automated, secure programming-exercise autograder and assessment platform
Open-source platform for creating, running and automatically grading programming exercises in Docker sandboxes; integrates with LMS (Moodle, edX).
Open eClass
Open source course management system for organizing e-learning
Open eClass is a PHP-based Learning Management System (LMS) for creating and administering online courses, assessments, multimedia content and communication tools for ins...
Schoco
Web-based Java 8 IDE for classroom assignments and automated testing
Web-based IDE for Java 8 focused on teaching: teacher-managed assignments, JUnit auto-testing, isolated execution via Docker workers, and Gitea-backed projects.
edX (Open edX)
Modular learning management platform for online courses at scale
Open edX is a scalable, modular LMS for delivering MOOCs and online programs with video, assessments, discussions, instructor tools, and extensible integrations.
QST
Online and LAN assessment platform for quizzes, tests, and surveys
Open-source assessment software for creating, delivering, and grading quizzes, exams, and surveys, with question banks, interoperability formats, and built-in gradebook a...
RosarioSIS
Web-based student information system for school management
Free, open source student information system for managing students, grades, scheduling, attendance, billing, and school administration in one web app.
