Chamilo vs ILIAS
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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ILIAS
Powerful open-source LMS for education and training
| Feature | Chamilo | ILIAS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 982 | ★ 498 |
| First released | 2010 | 2000 |
| Replaces | Moodle, Blackboard | Moodle, Blackboard |
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 ILIAS if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Chamilo or ILIAS better?
Chamilo is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider ILIAS if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Chamilo and ILIAS free and open-source?
Yes. Chamilo is licensed under GPL-3.0 and ILIAS under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Chamilo and ILIAS with Docker?
Chamilo: yes. ILIAS: yes.