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
★ 6,688Learning management system (LMS) that is revolutionizing the way we educate.
Chamilo LMS
★ 965Create a virtual campus for the provision of online or semi-online training.
Gibbon
★ 613Flexible school management platform designed to make life better for teachers, students, parents and leaders.
ILIAS
★ 491Learning management system that can cope with anything you throw at it.
OpenOLAT
★ 426Learning management system for teaching, education, assessment and communication.
RELATE
★ 425Courseware package that includes features such as: flexible rules, statistics, multi-course support, class calendar.
INGInious
★ 236Intelligent grader that allows secured and automated testing of code made by students.
Open eClass
★ 160Open eClass is an advanced e-learning solution that can enhance the teaching and learning process.
RosarioSIS
★ 64Student Information System for school management. Features students demographics, grades, scheduling, attendance, student billing, discipline & food service modules.
Helium
★ 5Color-coded student planner for classes, homework, grades, and notes with smart notifications and multi-device sync.
Digibunch
Create bunches of links to share with your learners or colleagues.
Digiscreen
Interactive whiteboard/wallpaper for the classroom, in person or remotely (documentation in French).
Digitools
A set of simple tools to accompany the animation of courses in person or remotely. (documentation in French).
edX
The Open edX platform is open-source code that powers edX.org.
Moodle
Learning and courses platform with one of the largest open source communities worldwide.
QST
Online assessment software. From a quick quiz on your phone to large scale, high stakes, proctored desktop testing, easy, secure and economical.
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.