Moodle AlternativesLearning Management Systems & Online Education Services like Moodle

Moodle is described as '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' and is a very popular learning management system in the remote work & education category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Moodle for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, SaaS, iPhone and Windows apps. The best Moodle alternative is Chamilo, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Moodle are Canvas by Instructure, Open edX, Google Classroom and Moodle Workplace.

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    Chamilo LMS open campus available at: http://campus.chamilo.org
     
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    More easy to use ! More efficient ! aPossible to create complex eLearning scenarios with so many options, but also without deeper knowledge there are good results.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    jarturomora
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    Chamilo LMS is also an open source e-learning platform more easy to use than Moodle and accessible for people with vision disabilities.

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    • Most users think Chamilo is a great Moodle alternative.

    • Chamilo is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Moodle.

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

    • Chamilo is Free and Open SourceMoodle is also Free and Open Source
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    Canvas by Instructure

     29 likes

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

    92 Canvas by Instructure alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    • Canvas by Instructure is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad, SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to Moodle.

    • Canvas by Instructure is Freemium and Open SourceMoodle is Free and Open Source
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    Google Classroom

     26 likes

    Google Classroom is your mission control for class. Create classes, distribute assignments, send feedback, and see everything in one place. Instant. Paperless. Easy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Moodle Workplace

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    This official Moodle Workplace app will ONLY work with Moodle Workplace sites that have been set up to allow it. Please talk to your administrator if you have any problems connecting.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    Moodle Workplace screenshot 1
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    • Moodle Workplace is the most popular commercial alternative to Moodle.

    • Moodle Workplace is Paid and ProprietaryMoodle is Free and Open Source
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    Sakai

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
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    Totara

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    The Totara Mobile app is exclusively for Totara users wishing to access their learning on their mobile device, giving them more flexibility to access and complete learning anywhere, anytime.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    Totara screenshot 1
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    Schoology

     5 likes

    Schoology is a learning management system (LMS) and social network that makes it easy to create and share academic content.

    55 Schoology alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    Blackboard Learn

     1 like

    With a modern, intuitive, fully responsive interface, Blackboard Learn delivers a simpler, more powerful teaching and learning experience that goes beyond the traditional learning management system (LMS).

    93 Blackboard Learn alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    ILIAS

     9 likes

    ILIAS is a powerful and flexible tool for learning and collaborating online. It serves as a knowledge and collaboration platform. ILIAS is not restricted to any particular didactical model but instead supports a variety of uses and methods.

    82 ILIAS alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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