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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.

Description

ToolBook is an e-learning content creation tool designed for Microsoft Windows, first launched in 1990 by Asymetrix Corporation, which is now part of SumTotal Systems. This application employs a book-like framework, where a project file resembles a book filled with various content pages. Users can either run the content generated by ToolBook as a standalone Windows application or convert it into HTML format for viewing in a web browser. The last iteration, ToolBook 11.5, was released in December 2012, marking the end of its development cycle. SumTotal has officially declared that ToolBook has reached its End-Of-Life status, ceasing sales and planning to fully discontinue the product on January 1, 2022. As a result, users are encouraged to explore alternative e-learning solutions that may better meet their needs moving forward.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Accredible Yes 
BigBlueButton Yes 
Cornerstone SumTotal Yes 
Credly Yes 
Examus Yes 
Give My Certificate No 
Google Workspace Yes 
Juno Journey Yes 
Mettl Online Exam Platform Yes 
Mettl Remote Proctoring Yes 
Microsoft Teams Yes 
OctoProctor Yes 
POK Yes 
SMOWL Yes 
Tanuki Yes 
Turnitin Yes 
UbiCast Yes 
Wooclap Yes 
Zoom Yes 
iQ3Connect Yes 

Integrations

Accredible No 
BigBlueButton No 
Cornerstone SumTotal No 
Credly No 
Examus No 
Give My Certificate Yes 
Google Workspace No 
Juno Journey No 
Mettl Online Exam Platform No 
Mettl Remote Proctoring No 
Microsoft Teams No 
OctoProctor No 
POK No 
SMOWL No 
Tanuki No 
Turnitin No 
UbiCast No 
Wooclap No 
Zoom No 
iQ3Connect No 

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 

Pricing Details

$2795.00
Single User License
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version 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 

Deployment

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

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Axim Collaborative

Founded

2012

Country

United States

Website

openedx.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

SumTotal Systems

Founded

2004

Country

United States

Website

www.toolbook.com

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

Course Authoring

Content Import / Export No 
Course Publishing Yes 
Gamification No 
Instructor-Led Courses Yes 
Interactive Content Yes 
PowerPoint Conversion Yes 
Self-Paced Courses Yes 
Storyboarding No 
Template Management Yes 
Test / Quiz Creation Yes 
Video Management No 

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