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Adapt Authoring Tool vs Learning Locker

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 LE Learning Locker Open-source learning record store for xAPI data
FeatureAdapt Authoring ToolLearning Locker
CategoryLearning & CoursesLearning & Courses
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM1,024 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 558★ 581
First released20142013
ReplacesArticulate Rise, Adobe CaptivateWatershed LRS, Veracity LRS

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 Learning Locker if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in JavaScript
Learning Locker details

Frequently asked questions

Is Adapt Authoring Tool or Learning Locker better?

Neither is universally better. Learning Locker has the larger community, while Adapt Authoring Tool is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Adapt Authoring Tool and Learning Locker free and open-source?

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

Can I run Adapt Authoring Tool and Learning Locker with Docker?

Adapt Authoring Tool: yes. Learning Locker: yes.

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