Chamilo vs Eliademy Open
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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Eliademy Open
Self-hosted virtual classroom and course platform
| Feature | Chamilo | Eliademy Open |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 982 | ★ 1,222 |
| First released | 2010 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Moodle, Blackboard | Google Classroom, Schoology |
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 Eliademy Open if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is Chamilo or Eliademy Open better?
Neither is universally better. Eliademy Open 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 Eliademy Open free and open-source?
Yes. Chamilo is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Eliademy Open under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Chamilo and Eliademy Open with Docker?
Chamilo: yes. Eliademy Open: yes.