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Adapt Authoring Tool 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 Authoring Tool Build responsive HTML5 e-learning courses VS CL Claroline Connect Open-source LMS for collaborative online courses
FeatureAdapt Authoring ToolClaroline Connect
CategoryLearning & CoursesLearning & Courses
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptPHP
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metalbare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 558★ 349
First released20142002
ReplacesArticulate Rise, Adobe CaptivateMoodle, Blackboard

Why pick each one

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

Choose Claroline Connect if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Adapt Authoring Tool or Claroline Connect better?

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

Are Adapt Authoring Tool and Claroline Connect free and open-source?

Yes. Adapt Authoring Tool 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 Authoring Tool and Claroline Connect with Docker?

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

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