Chamilo vs ClassroomIO
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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Chamilo
Easy-to-use e-learning and collaboration platform
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ClassroomIO
Open-source education platform for online courses
| Feature | Chamilo | ClassroomIO |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 982 | ★ 1,643 |
| First released | 2010 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Moodle, Blackboard | Teachable, Thinkific |
Why pick each one
Choose Chamilo if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Choose ClassroomIO if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.6k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Chamilo or ClassroomIO better?
Neither is universally better. ClassroomIO has the larger community, while Chamilo is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Chamilo and ClassroomIO free and open-source?
Yes. Chamilo is licensed under GPL-3.0 and ClassroomIO under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Chamilo and ClassroomIO with Docker?
Chamilo: yes. ClassroomIO: yes.