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Adapt Framework vs Adapt Authoring Tool

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted learning & courses options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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AD Adapt Framework Command-line framework for responsive e-learning content VS AD Adapt Authoring Tool Build responsive HTML5 e-learning courses
FeatureAdapt FrameworkAdapt Authoring Tool
CategoryLearning & CoursesLearning & Courses
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentsource, binarydocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 627★ 558
First released20132014
ReplacesArticulate 360, Adobe CaptivateArticulate Rise, Adobe Captivate

Why pick each one

Choose Adapt Framework if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Written in JavaScript
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Adapt Framework details

Choose Adapt Authoring Tool if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in JavaScript
Adapt Authoring Tool details

Frequently asked questions

Is Adapt Framework or Adapt Authoring Tool better?

Neither is universally better. Adapt Framework has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Adapt Framework and Adapt Authoring Tool free and open-source?

Yes. Adapt Framework is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Adapt Authoring Tool under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Adapt Framework and Adapt Authoring Tool with Docker?

Adapt Framework: check the project docs for container support. Adapt Authoring Tool: yes.

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