ClassroomIO vs Gibbon
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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ClassroomIO
Open-source education platform for online courses
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Gibbon
Open-source school management and learning platform
| Feature | ClassroomIO | Gibbon |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | bare-metal, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,643 | ★ 620 |
| First released | 2023 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Teachable, Thinkific | PowerSchool, Blackboard |
Why pick each one
Choose ClassroomIO if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.6k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Choose Gibbon if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is ClassroomIO or Gibbon better?
Neither is universally better. ClassroomIO has the larger community, while Gibbon is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ClassroomIO and Gibbon free and open-source?
Yes. ClassroomIO is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Gibbon under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ClassroomIO and Gibbon with Docker?
ClassroomIO: yes. Gibbon: yes.