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Adapt Authoring Tool vs OpenBoard Interactive

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 OP OpenBoard Interactive Interactive whiteboard software for teaching
FeatureAdapt Authoring ToolOpenBoard Interactive
CategoryLearning & CoursesLearning & Courses
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptC++
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metalbinary, source
GitHub stars★ 558★ 3,020
First released20142018
ReplacesArticulate Rise, Adobe CaptivateSMART Notebook, Promethean

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 OpenBoard Interactive if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Active community (3k GitHub stars)
  • Written in C++
OpenBoard Interactive details

Frequently asked questions

Is Adapt Authoring Tool or OpenBoard Interactive better?

OpenBoard Interactive is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Adapt Authoring Tool if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Adapt Authoring Tool and OpenBoard Interactive free and open-source?

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

Can I run Adapt Authoring Tool and OpenBoard Interactive with Docker?

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

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