Average Ratings 6 Ratings
Average Ratings 2 Ratings
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
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API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Accredible
Yes
AutomatorWP
No
BigBlueButton
Yes
BuddyPress
No
Credly
Yes
Examus
Yes
FluentCRM
No
Google Workspace
Yes
Groundhogg
No
Juno Journey
Yes
Integrations
Accredible
No
AutomatorWP
Yes
BigBlueButton
No
BuddyPress
Yes
Credly
No
Examus
No
FluentCRM
Yes
Google Workspace
No
Groundhogg
Yes
Juno Journey
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
$149 per year
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
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
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
No
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
Themeum
Founded
2013
Country
Bangladesh
Website
www.themeum.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
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Academic / Education
Yes
Asynchronous Learning
No
Blended Learning
Yes
Built-In Course Authoring
Yes
Corporate / Business
Yes
Customizable
No
Gamification
No
Learner Portal
Yes
Mobile Learning
No
Open Source
No
SCORM Compliance
No
Synchronous Learning
Yes
Video Conferencing
No
eCommerce
No
eLearning Companies
Yes