Sakai AlternativesLearning Management Systems and other similar apps like Sakai

Sakai is described as 'Historically, the community has aligned around a single project, the Sakai Collaboration and Learning Environment (CLE). This project has also drawn in the Open Source Portfolio (OSP), including it in the Sakai CLE' and is a learning management system in the education & reference category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Sakai, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Self-Hosted and iPhone apps. The best Sakai alternative is Moodle, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Sakai are Oppia, Chamilo, Canvas by Instructure and Frappe LMS.

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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 Sakai

     

    • Moodle is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Sakai.

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

    • Moodle is Free and Open SourceSakai is also Free and Open Source
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    Oppia

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    Oppia is a free, open-source learning platform. Full of interactive activities called 'explorations', Oppia helps curious minds learn and teach.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Oppia screenshot 1

    Oppia Features

    1.  Visual Editing

    Oppia VS Sakai

     
  4. 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.

    92 Chamilo alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    Chamilo LMS open campus available at: http://campus.chamilo.org

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Quizzes
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  Task Time Tracking
    4.  No Tracking
    5. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  Gamification
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Calendar View
    11.  Reminders
    12.  Cloud Sync

    Chamilo VS Sakai

     
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    iSpring Learn

    iSpring Learn is a powerful cloud-based learning management system. The interface is straightforward and intuitive so it is easy to start your corporate training just in one day. Upload existing content, invite learners, and keep...

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  6. Canvas by Instructure icon

    Canvas by Instructure

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

    94 Canvas by Instructure alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
    Canvas by Instructure screenshot 1

    Canvas by Instructure Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Private messaging
    3.  Ecommerce Integration
    4.  Document structure management

    Canvas by Instructure VS Sakai

     

    • Canvas by Instructure is the most popular SaaS alternative to Sakai.

    • Canvas by Instructure is Freemium and Open SourceSakai is Free and Open Source
  7. 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 Sakai

     
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    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 Sakai

     

    • Osvitalab is the most popular commercial alternative to Sakai.

    • Osvitalab is Paid and ProprietarySakai is Free and Open Source
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    .LRN

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    Originally developed at MIT, .LRN claims to be the most widely adopted enterprise class open source Learning Management System solution.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    .LRN VS Sakai

     
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    SWAD

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    SWAD (Shared Workspace At a Distance) is a free-software, fast and efficient Learning Management System (LMS) for distance learning and teaching management. It has been developed and used at the University of Granada (Spain) since 1999.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    SWAD screenshot 1

    SWAD Features

    1.  Document Sharing

    SWAD VS Sakai

     
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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 Sakai

     
  13. Vidwat icon

    Vidwat

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    A cloud-based school management software that simplifies admissions, fees, HR, accounting, library, hostel, and website management while enhancing student enrollment for schools and colleges.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Vidwat screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Cloud Sync

    Vidwat VS Sakai

     
  14. eFront icon

    eFront

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    eFront is an easy to use, visually attractive, SCORM certified, eLearning and Human Development Platform.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    eFront VS Sakai

     
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    LMS Collaborator

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

    106 LMS Collaborator alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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    LMS Collaborator Features

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

    LMS Collaborator VS Sakai

     
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