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Description

According to our most knowledgeable users, Chamilo is among the top 3 Open Source Learning Management Systems. It is also one of the easiest to use. Chamilo is easy to install and anyone can create courses, upload content, subscribe users, and start teaching. There are dozens of options for creating documents, forums, learning paths and wikis. We can support up to 1M users on one instance and up to 5,000 concurrent users taking exams at once. Highly configurable, reliable, and extremely lightweight.

Description

Open edX is an open-source learning management system and course authoring platform originally developed by Harvard and MIT in 2012. Now stewarded by Axim Collaborative, a nonprofit founded by its original creators, it powers online learning for over 140 million learners across 196 countries. Deployed by universities (Stanford, Arizona State University), enterprises (Google, Microsoft, IBM, AWS, McKinsey), government and international organizations (NASA, IMF, Amnesty International), and training providers worldwide, it supports online campuses, instructor-led programs, MOOCs, professional certifications, and corporate training at any scale. Released under AGPLv3 and Apache 2.0 with no licensing fees, the platform is built on Python/Django, containerized via Docker, deployed using Tutor, and supports Kubernetes for production environments. The project follows a biannual named release cycle, delivering two major community upgrades each year. The latest stable release is Verawood (June 2026), the 22nd named release. Each release brings new features, security updates, and community contributions. Key capabilities include built-in course authoring via Studio, XBlock architecture for custom interactive content, LTI 1.3 Advantage Complete certification, SCORM and xAPI support, native iOS and Android apps, analytics powered by Apache Superset and ClickHouse, eCommerce, SAML/OAuth/OIDC single sign-on, and REST APIs. A global network of verified service providers across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas offers professional hosting, implementation, customization, and support through the official Open edX Marketplace.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

BigBlueButton Yes 
Zoom Yes 
Accredible No 
Cornerstone SumTotal No 
Credly No 
Examus No 
Juno Journey No 
Mettl Online Exam Platform No 
Mettl Remote Proctoring No 
Microsoft Entra ID Yes 
Microsoft Teams No 
ONLYOFFICE Docs Yes 
OctoProctor No 
Okta Yes 
POK No 
SMOWL No 
Turnitin No 
UbiCast No 
Wooclap No 
iQ3Connect No 

Integrations

BigBlueButton Yes 
Zoom Yes 
Accredible Yes 
Cornerstone SumTotal Yes 
Credly Yes 
Examus Yes 
Juno Journey Yes 
Mettl Online Exam Platform Yes 
Mettl Remote Proctoring Yes 
Microsoft Entra ID No 
Microsoft Teams Yes 
ONLYOFFICE Docs No 
OctoProctor Yes 
Okta No 
POK Yes 
SMOWL Yes 
Turnitin Yes 
UbiCast Yes 
Wooclap Yes 
iQ3Connect Yes 

Pricing Details

$0.5/month/user
Prices depend on providers and selected levels of service
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free (open source, self-hosted
Open edX is free and open-source (AGPLv3 / Apache 2.0). No licensing fees. Organizations handle hosting and maintenance either self-managed or through a service provider. Managed hosting costs vary by provider - see the Open edX Marketplace.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Chamilo Association

Founded

2010

Country

Spain

Website

chamilo.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Axim Collaborative

Founded

2012

Country

United States

Website

openedx.org

Product Features

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Academic / Education Yes 
Asynchronous Learning Yes 
Blended Learning Yes 
Built-In Course Authoring Yes 
Corporate / Business Yes 
Customizable Yes 
Gamification Yes 
Learner Portal Yes 
Mobile Learning Yes 
Open Source Yes 
SCORM Compliance Yes 
Synchronous Learning Yes 
Video Conferencing Yes 
eCommerce Yes 
eLearning Companies Yes 

Product Features

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Academic / Education Yes 
Asynchronous Learning Yes 
Blended Learning Yes 
Built-In Course Authoring Yes 
Corporate / Business Yes 
Customizable Yes 
Gamification Yes 
Learner Portal Yes 
Mobile Learning Yes 
Open Source Yes 
SCORM Compliance Yes 
Synchronous Learning Yes 
Video Conferencing Yes 
eCommerce Yes 
eLearning Companies Yes 

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