Open edX AlternativesOnline Education Services & Learning Management Systems like Open edX

Open edX is described as 'Software is the open-source platform that powers edX and 1000s of other online education sites around the world' and is a online education service in the education & reference category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Open edX for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, iPhone, Self-Hosted and SaaS apps. The best Open edX alternative is Moodle, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Open edX are Aptree Learning, Edme, Frappe LMS and Osvitalab.

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Open edX alternatives page was last updated Jul 7, 2024
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  1. Moodle icon

    Moodle

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    Moodle is an open source tool for creating online dynamic web sites for their students. To work, it needs to be installed on a web server somewhere, either on one of your own computers or one at a web hosting company.

    139 Moodle alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Moodle Demosite Screenshot

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  PHP IDE

    Moodle VS Open edX

     
    Comments about Moodle as an Alternative to Open edX
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    Positive Mar 2, 2017
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    • good installation documentation
    • Plugin VPL - virtual programming lab
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    • Moodle is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Open edX.

    • Moodle is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Open edX.

    • Moodle is Free and Open SourceOpen edX is also Free and Open Source
  2. Aptree Learning icon

    Aptree Learning

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    Aptree is a state-of-the-art Learning Management System (LMS) built with a focus on ease of use, versatility, and efficiency.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Welcome dashboard for course instructors

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Gamification

    Aptree Learning VS Open edX

     
  4. Edme icon

    Edme

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    Innovative platform enabling teachers and language schools to create interactive language courses, catering to various proficiency levels, enhancing engagement, promoting flexible learning, and connecting a global learner community, cost-effectively improving teaching quality.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Dashboard

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Educational

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  Gamification
    5.  No Coding Required
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Ad-free

    Edme VS Open edX

     

    • Edme is the most popular SaaS alternative to Open edX.

    • Edme is Freemium and ProprietaryOpen edX is Free and Open Source
    • Edme is Lightweight and Privacy focusedOpen edX is not according to our users
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    Tutor LMS

    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, marketplace...

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  6. Frappe LMS icon

    Frappe LMS

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    Easy to use, open-source Learning Management System.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Frappe LMS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Onboarding

    Frappe LMS VS Open edX

     
  7. Osvitalab icon

    Osvitalab

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    Osvitalab delivers all the necessary features to start online learning. Easy setup and based in the cloud. Customer & Tech support is included default in all plans. Perfect for Education business, Infobusiness, Private Teachers, and Corporate training.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Lesson view

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Osvitalab VS Open edX

     

    • Osvitalab is the most popular commercial alternative to Open edX.

    • Osvitalab is Paid and ProprietaryOpen edX is Free and Open Source
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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.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
    LearnDash screenshot 1

    LearnDash VS Open edX

     
  10. Masteriyo LMS icon

    Masteriyo LMS

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    Masteriyo is a WordPress LMS Plugin for Creating and Selling Courses online. It includes all LMS features needed to start an eLearning platform, including a course builder, quiz builder, certificate builder, payment integration, & more.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Online
    Masteriyo LMS screenshot 1

    Masteriyo LMS VS Open edX

     
  11. Tutor LMS icon

    Tutor LMS

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    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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BD flagBangladesh

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
    Tutor LMS screenshot 1

    Tutor LMS VS Open edX

     
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    Cloudschool

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    Cloudschool is a free, personal, cloud-based LMS for teachers. It's the easiest way to create and deliver lesson content.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Dashboard View

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Cloud based

    Cloudschool VS Open edX

     
  13. LMS Collaborator icon

    LMS Collaborator

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    Cloud Learning Management System for corporate onboarding, personnel development, and assessment with flexible integration abilities.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    Home page

    LMS Collaborator Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Gamification
    4.  Knowledge base
    5.  Performance Assessment

    LMS Collaborator VS Open edX

     
  14. Fronter icon

    Fronter

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    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.??

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    Fronter screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Microsoft Office integration
    2.  Integrated Chat
    3. Google Docs (Suite) icon  Google docs integration

    Fronter VS Open edX

     
  15. D2L ePortfolio icon

    D2L ePortfolio

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    D2L ePortfolio enables you to document your process and showcase your achievements every step of the way, no matter where you are in the lifelong learning journey.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    D2L ePortfolio screenshot 1
    D2L ePortfolio screenshot 2
    D2L ePortfolio screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Quizzes

    D2L ePortfolio VS Open edX

     
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