Canvas LMS
6.9kLearning management system (LMS) that is revolutionizing the way we educate.
Learning and CoursesAGPL-3.0
Self-hosted Learning and Courses
SelfHostHub lists 16 open-source Learning and Courses projects you can host on your own server. The most-starred on GitHub are Canvas LMS (6,878 stars), Chamilo LMS (1,014 stars) and Gibbon (637 stars). 2 of them document a Docker install, and 10 offer a live demo you can try first.
Chamilo LMS
1.0kCreate a virtual campus for the provision of online or semi-online training.
Learning and CoursesGPL-3.0
Gibbon
637Flexible school management platform designed to make life better for teachers, students, parents and leaders.
Learning and CoursesGPL-3.0
ILIAS
504Learning management system that can cope with anything you throw at it.
Learning and CoursesGPL-3.0
OpenOLAT
448Learning management system for teaching, education, assessment and communication.
Learning and CoursesApache-2.0
RELATE
437Courseware package that includes features such as: flexible rules, statistics, multi-course support, class calendar.
Learning and CoursesMIT
INGInious
243Intelligent grader that allows secured and automated testing of code made by students.
Learning and CoursesAGPL-3.0
Open eClass
168Open eClass is an advanced e-learning solution that can enhance the teaching and learning process.
Learning and CoursesGPL-2.0
Student Information System for school management. Features students demographics, grades, scheduling, attendance, student billing, discipline & food service modules.
Learning and CoursesGPL-2.0
Color-coded student planner for classes, homework, grades, and notes with smart notifications and multi-device sync.
Learning and CoursesMIT
Create bunches of links to share with your learners or colleagues.
Bookmarks and Link SharingAGPL-3.0
Interactive whiteboard/wallpaper for the classroom, in person or remotely (documentation in French).
Learning and CoursesAGPL-3.0
A set of simple tools to accompany the animation of courses in person or remotely. (documentation in French).
Learning and CoursesAGPL-3.0
Online learning platform that powers the edX.org website.
Learning and CoursesAGPL-3.0
Learning and courses platform with one of the largest open source communities worldwide.
Learning and CoursesGPL-3.0
Online assessment software. From a quick quiz on your phone to large scale, high stakes, proctored desktop testing, easy, secure and economical.
Learning and CoursesGPL-2.0
How to choose self-hosted Learning and Courses software
- Check project health. Stars show popularity, not maintenance. Open the source repository and look at recent commits and releases.
- Match the licence to your use. 13 use a GPL-family licence (copyleft, including AGPL) and 3 use a permissive licence such as MIT, Apache-2.0 or BSD. AGPL matters if you modify the software and offer it to others over a network.
- Pick a stack you can run. The most common platforms here are PHP (9), Python (4), Docker (2) and Nodejs (2). Docker is usually the easiest path for a home server or VPS.
- Try before you migrate. Use a live demo where one exists (10 here), or a throwaway container first, and confirm it can import your existing data before switching.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular self-hosted Learning and Courses software?
By GitHub stars, the top projects in this category are Canvas LMS (6,878 stars), Chamilo LMS (1,014 stars) and Gibbon (637 stars).
How many open-source Learning and Courses tools are listed?
16 projects are currently listed in the Learning and Courses category on SelfHostHub.
Which licences do self-hosted Learning and Courses projects use?
The most common licences in this category are AGPL-3.0 (6), GPL-3.0 (4) and GPL-2.0 (3).
Can I run these Learning and Courses tools with Docker?
2 of the 16 projects list Docker as a supported platform. Check each project's documentation for the exact install steps.