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Claroline Connect vs OpenBoard Interactive

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 OP OpenBoard Interactive Interactive whiteboard software for teaching
FeatureClaroline ConnectOpenBoard Interactive
CategoryLearning & CoursesLearning & Courses
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguagePHPC++
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcebinary, source
GitHub stars★ 349★ 3,020
First released20022018
ReplacesMoodle, BlackboardSMART Notebook, Promethean

Why pick each one

Choose Claroline Connect if…

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

Choose OpenBoard Interactive if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Active community (3k GitHub stars)
  • Written in C++
OpenBoard Interactive details

Frequently asked questions

Is Claroline Connect or OpenBoard Interactive better?

OpenBoard Interactive is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Claroline Connect if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Claroline Connect and OpenBoard Interactive free and open-source?

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

Can I run Claroline Connect and OpenBoard Interactive with Docker?

Claroline Connect: check the project docs for container support. OpenBoard Interactive: check the project docs for container support.

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