Best self-hosted Learning and Courses apps

Tools and software to help with education and learning.

16 open source Learning and Courses tools you host on your own server — with full control of your data and no per-user cost.

Canvas LMS

★ 6,688

Learning management system (LMS) that is revolutionizing the way we educate.

Learning and Courses AGPL-3.0

Chamilo LMS

★ 965

Create a virtual campus for the provision of online or semi-online training.

Learning and Courses GPL-3.0

Gibbon

★ 613

Flexible school management platform designed to make life better for teachers, students, parents and leaders.

Learning and Courses GPL-3.0

ILIAS

★ 491

Learning management system that can cope with anything you throw at it.

Learning and Courses GPL-3.0

OpenOLAT

★ 426

Learning management system for teaching, education, assessment and communication.

Learning and Courses Apache-2.0

RELATE

★ 425

Courseware package that includes features such as: flexible rules, statistics, multi-course support, class calendar.

Learning and Courses MIT

INGInious

★ 236

Intelligent grader that allows secured and automated testing of code made by students.

Learning and Courses AGPL-3.0

Open eClass

★ 160

Open eClass is an advanced e-learning solution that can enhance the teaching and learning process.

Learning and Courses GPL-2.0

RosarioSIS

★ 64

Student Information System for school management. Features students demographics, grades, scheduling, attendance, student billing, discipline & food service modules.

Learning and Courses GPL-2.0

Helium

★ 5

Color-coded student planner for classes, homework, grades, and notes with smart notifications and multi-device sync.

Learning and Courses MIT

Digibunch

Create bunches of links to share with your learners or colleagues.

Bookmarks and Link SharingLearning and Courses AGPL-3.0

Digiscreen

Interactive whiteboard/wallpaper for the classroom, in person or remotely (documentation in French).

Learning and CoursesGroupware AGPL-3.0

Digitools

A set of simple tools to accompany the animation of courses in person or remotely. (documentation in French).

Learning and CoursesGroupware AGPL-3.0

edX

The Open edX platform is open-source code that powers edX.org.

Learning and Courses AGPL-3.0

Moodle

Learning and courses platform with one of the largest open source communities worldwide.

Learning and Courses GPL-3.0

QST

Online assessment software. From a quick quiz on your phone to large scale, high stakes, proctored desktop testing, easy, secure and economical.

Learning and CoursesKnowledge Management Tools GPL-2.0

Frequently asked questions

What are the best self-hosted Learning and Courses tools?

Among the 16 options, the most popular include Canvas LMS, Chamilo LMS, Gibbon. Compare license, platform and popularity in the list below.

Is there a free open source alternative for Learning and Courses?

Yes — all 16 tools on this page are open source and you run them on your own server, with no monthly fee.

Where can I host a Learning and Courses app?

On a home server (homelab) or a cheap VPS from ~€4/mo. See the suggestions on this page.