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Claroline Connect vs Learning Locker

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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CL Claroline Connect Open-source LMS for collaborative online courses VS LE Learning Locker Open-source learning record store for xAPI data
FeatureClaroline ConnectLearning Locker
CategoryLearning & CoursesLearning & Courses
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguagePHPJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM1,024 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 349★ 581
First released20022013
ReplacesMoodle, BlackboardWatershed LRS, Veracity LRS

Why pick each one

Choose Claroline Connect if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Written in PHP
Claroline Connect details

Choose Learning Locker if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in JavaScript
Learning Locker details

Frequently asked questions

Is Claroline Connect or Learning Locker better?

Neither is universally better. Learning Locker has the larger community, while Claroline Connect is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Claroline Connect and Learning Locker free and open-source?

Yes. Claroline Connect is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Learning Locker under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Claroline Connect and Learning Locker with Docker?

Claroline Connect: check the project docs for container support. Learning Locker: yes.

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