Self-Hosted Moodle Alternatives

There are many alternatives to Moodle as a self-hosted solution if you are looking for a replacement. The best Self-Hosted alternative is Chamilo, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Moodle and many of them are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to Moodle are Canvas by Instructure, Open edX, LearnDash and Brightspace LMS.

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  1. Chamilo icon

    Chamilo

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    Chamilo is an open-source (under GNU/GPL licensing) e-learning and content management system, aimed at improving access to education and knowledge globally. It is backed up by the Chamilo Association, an international ONG based in Europe.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    Chamilo LMS open campus available at: http://campus.chamilo.org
     
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    Chamilo vs Moodle Comments
    Guest
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    More easy to use ! More efficient ! aPossible to create complex eLearning scenarios with so many options, but also without deeper knowledge there are good results.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    jarturomora
    Positive
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    Chamilo LMS is also an open source e-learning platform more easy to use than Moodle and accessible for people with vision disabilities.

    • Chamilo is Free and Open SourceMoodle is also Free and Open Source
  2. Canvas by Instructure icon

    Canvas by Instructure

     29 likes

    Canvas by Instructure is the world's #1 Learning Management System for schools, teachers and educators. Learn more about implementing the best LMS today.

    92 Canvas by Instructure alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
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    LearnDash

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    WordPress plugin for online courses offers versatile payment options like Stripe and PayPal, a user-friendly drag-and-drop builder, gamification features, extensive reporting, and scalable LearnDash Cloud solution. Includes customizable certificates and 24/7 support.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
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  7. Brightspace LMS icon

    Brightspace LMS

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    Brightspace is a powerful and expandable LMS (Learning Management System) with add-ons and features for K-12, higher education and corporate learning.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Self-Hosted
    Brightspace LMS screenshot 1
     
  8. ILIAS icon

    ILIAS

     9 likes

    ILIAS is a powerful and flexible tool for learning and collaborating online. It serves as a knowledge and collaboration platform. ILIAS is not restricted to any particular didactical model but instead supports a variety of uses and methods.

    Cost / License

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. Tutor LMS icon

    Tutor LMS

     3 likes

    Tutor LMS is a robust WordPress LMS plugin. Create courses on a frontend course builder, test learners with multiple quizzes, award certificates with a rich certificate builder, and do much more. Best for instructors, marketplaces, institutions, etc.

    25 Tutor LMS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
    Tutor LMS screenshot 1
     
  11. Teachr LMS icon

    Teachr LMS

     41 likes

    Teachr LMS is one of the leading learning management platforms that helps entrepreneurs, business vendors to create a more versatile online training platform. This powerful LMS is comprised of virtual & event based classroom, interactive online course builder, intensive...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Self-Hosted
    Demo Page
     
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    OpenOLAT

     3 likes

    OpenOLAT is a web-based e-learning platform for teaching, learning, assessment and communication, an LMS, a learning management system. OpenOLAT impresses with its simple and intuitive operation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  13. Academy LMS icon

    Academy LMS

     2 likes

    Academy LMS is a powerful online learning platform for all kinds of instructors. Academy provides all important features to students and teachers from interactive course building to messaging and payments reports.

    72 Academy LMS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Self-Hosted
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  14. Fronter icon

    Fronter

     4 likes

    The Fronter learning platform has a wide range of integrations and tools to encourage personalized and technology-driven education, whether you want to flip the classroom or implement project-based learning.??

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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  15. OpenEduCat icon

    OpenEduCat

     2 likes

    Openeducat is an open source application for education institutes based on Odoo. It is developed by Techreceptives Solutions Pvt. Ltd. It contains all major features those are necessary for managing an educational institute online.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
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