Open edX
Learning & CoursesScalable open-source platform for online courses
Replaces Coursera, Canvas
Best Docker Learning & Courses for self-hosting
The 22 best Docker learning & courses you can self-host, ranked by community traction.
Moodle
Learning & CoursesWorld's most popular open-source learning platform
Replaces Canvas, Blackboard
Canvas LMS
Learning & CoursesOpen-source learning management system by Instructure
Replaces Blackboard, Moodle
Oppia
Learning & CoursesCreate interactive lessons that teach through exploration
Replaces Khan Academy
Frappe School
Learning & CoursesSelf-hosted course delivery built on the Frappe framework
Replaces Teachable, Moodle
Learnhouse
Learning & CoursesModern open-source learning management system
Replaces Canvas, Moodle
ClassroomIO
Learning & CoursesOpen-source education platform for online courses
Replaces Teachable, Thinkific
CourseLit
Learning & CoursesOpen-source platform to build and sell online courses
Replaces Teachable, Podia
Sakai
Learning & CoursesEnterprise learning management system for education
Tutor
Learning & CoursesDocker-based distribution of the Open edX platform
Replaces Coursera for Campus, Canvas
Chamilo
Learning & CoursesEasy-to-use e-learning and collaboration platform
Replaces Moodle, Blackboard
RapidPro
Learning & CoursesVisual platform for building messaging-based learning flows
Replaces Twilio Studio
Learning Locker
Learning & CoursesOpen-source learning record store for xAPI data
Replaces Watershed LRS, Veracity LRS
Adapt Authoring Tool
Learning & CoursesBuild responsive HTML5 e-learning courses
Replaces Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate
ILIAS
Learning & CoursesPowerful open-source LMS for education and training
Replaces Moodle, Blackboard
OpenOLAT
Learning & CoursesWeb-based learning management system for institutions
Replaces Moodle, Blackboard
INGInious
Learning & CoursesIntelligent grader that allows secured and automated testing of code
Coursemology
Learning & CoursesGamified open-source learning management system
Replaces Canvas, Codio
TAO
Learning & CoursesOpen-source computer-based assessment platform
Replaces ExamSoft, Questionmark
Memoet
Learning & CoursesSelf-hosted spaced repetition flashcard software
Replaces Anki, Quizlet
edu-sharing
Learning & CoursesOpen-source repository for educational resources
Replaces Canvas Commons
Flashy
Learning & CoursesOpen-source spaced repetition flashcard web app
Replaces Anki, Quizlet
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At a glance
| App | Deploy effort | Difficulty | Min. RAM | License | ★ Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open edX | Under-an-hour setup | Hard | 8,192 MB | AGPL-3.0 | 8,198 |
| Moodle | Under-an-hour setup | Medium | 2,048 MB | GPL-3.0 | 7,475 |
| Canvas LMS | Under-an-hour setup | Hard | 4,096 MB | AGPL-3.0 | 6,869 |
| Oppia | Under-an-hour setup | Medium | 2,048 MB | Apache-2.0 | 6,853 |
| Frappe School | Under-an-hour setup | Medium | 1,024 MB | AGPL-3.0 | 3,311 |
| Learnhouse | Under-an-hour setup | Medium | 1,024 MB | Apache-2.0 | 2,370 |
| ClassroomIO | Under-an-hour setup | Hard | 1,024 MB | AGPL-3.0 | 1,717 |
| CourseLit | Under-an-hour setup | Medium | 1,024 MB | MIT | 1,274 |
| Sakai | Under-an-hour setup | Hard | 2,048 MB | Apache-2.0 | 1,237 |
| Tutor | Under-an-hour setup | Hard | 4,096 MB | AGPL-3.0 | 1,127 |
Quick picks
- Most adopted: Open edX (8,198 GitHub stars).
- Lightest footprint: Flashy (from 256 MB RAM, against 8,192 MB for the heaviest here).
- Licensing: 7 of 22 use AGPL-3.0; check the rest individually if you plan to modify and redistribute.
Every option here is open-source and self-hostable, tagged Docker within the learning & courses category. Deploy effort is graded from published container recipes, not vendor claims — see the methodology.