Adapt Authoring Tool vs Razzia
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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Adapt Authoring Tool
Build responsive HTML5 e-learning courses
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Razzia
Quiz platform for smaller events
| Feature | Adapt Authoring Tool | Razzia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 558 | ★ 981 |
| First released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate | — |
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
Choose Razzia if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Adapt Authoring Tool or Razzia better?
Neither is universally better. Razzia has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Adapt Authoring Tool and Razzia free and open-source?
Yes. Adapt Authoring Tool is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Razzia under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Adapt Authoring Tool and Razzia with Docker?
Adapt Authoring Tool: yes. Razzia: check the project docs for container support.