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Adapt Framework vs Claroline Connect

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 CL Claroline Connect Open-source LMS for collaborative online courses
FeatureAdapt FrameworkClaroline Connect
CategoryLearning & CoursesLearning & Courses
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptPHP
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentsource, binarybare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 627★ 349
First released20132002
ReplacesArticulate 360, Adobe CaptivateMoodle, Blackboard

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 Claroline Connect if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Written in PHP
Claroline Connect details

Frequently asked questions

Is Adapt Framework or Claroline Connect 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 Claroline Connect free and open-source?

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

Can I run Adapt Framework and Claroline Connect with Docker?

Adapt Framework: check the project docs for container support. Claroline Connect: check the project docs for container support.

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