Chamilo vs CourseLit
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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CourseLit
Open-source platform to build and sell online courses
| Feature | Chamilo | CourseLit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 982 | ★ 1,208 |
| First released | 2010 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Moodle, Blackboard | Teachable, Podia |
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 CourseLit if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Chamilo or CourseLit better?
Neither is universally better. CourseLit has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Chamilo and CourseLit free and open-source?
Yes. Chamilo is licensed under GPL-3.0 and CourseLit under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Chamilo and CourseLit with Docker?
Chamilo: yes. CourseLit: yes.